Frost Family Foundation

#ZeroWasteHawai?i was co-founded by a handful of folks to support equitable and healthy communities and ecosystems in Hawai?i by minimizing the negative impacts associated with our linear economy. Linear economies operate in a take-make-waste framework and are associated with the kind of hyper-consumerism and over-production that have damaged the health of people and the ?āina (here in Hawai?i and across the globe). To achieve this, Zero Waste Hawai?i designs and supports models of business and economy that (re)build circular and regeneartive models of living. These models operate in balance with the well-being of ?āina and the health of our ecosystems and communties. At its core zero waste is about doing more with less and living with the limits of the land, values that were well imbedded in ancestral systems across the world--including in ?ike of Hawai?i's kupuna. We have focused on building capacity and foundation to do this work on O?ahu and Maui. In our collaboration we have: ? Connected with thousands of community members ? Supported the start up of #ZeroWasteO?ahu and #ZeroWasteMaui ? Held the an inter-island Hawai?i Zero Waste Summit, which brought together over 40 leaders, thinkers, and creators from across the Pae ?āina to focus on zero waste solutions ? Completed waste audits and waste stream reduction recommendations for the Marriott Maui Ocean Club and the Hawai?i Vistor Convention Bureau ? Played key role in passing O?ahu's Bill 40 (one of the strongest single-use plastic reduct bills in the world), of our island communties. a take-make-founders in order to elevate low-impact consumpwanted to elevate ? Secured a federal grant to pursue a demonstration project for O?ahu's first reusable take-out container program

#WhoWeFundFridays Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) HAPA builds capacity for Hawaii’s communities to protect the health of their land, water and democracy through the Kuleana Academy candidates training program, grassroots coalition building, civic-engagement workshops and legislative advocacy. Not everyone wishes to learn how to run for office. Some people just want to get more involved in the civic square. For those folks who want to learn the “how-to’s” and basic fundamentals of community organizing, advocacy and political campaigns, #HAPA offers workshops in rural Oahu and on neighbor islands. HAPA meets Hawaii residents where they are at. HAPA’s legislative advocacy is conducted in partnership with other members of the #ProtectOurKeikiCoalition, which include the Center for Food Safety Hawai?i, #HawaiiSEED, along with beekeepers, parents, pediatricians and other healthcare providers. The coalition continued its advocacy for bills to regulate pesticides and promote regenerative agriculture. In addition, HAPA engaged 20 other legislative-advocacy groups as part of the “Common Good Coalition,” to prioritize bills that broadly ranged from social justice, to environmental concerns to economic justice. Learn more about their interconnected programs below ?? https://www.hapahi.org/

#WhoWeFundFridays The Auwahi/ Maui Restoration Group and #ForestRestorationProject is a testament to resilience and community power. Once considered beyond hope, this unique dry forest ecosystem on leeward Haleakalā has undergone a remarkable revival, thanks to 135,000+ native plants lovingly planted by volunteers. ?? With restoration techniques that reduced invasive species and brought back natural seedling recruitment for the first time in centuries, Auwahi isn’t just saving a forest—it’s fostering a deep connection to Hawai’i’s land, culture, and heritage. Learn how aloha ‘āina is alive and thriving here: https://www.auwahi.org/

#WhoWeFundFridays #Pa’iaYouthCulturalCenter https://pyccmaui.org/ Learn about their mission below ?? Our purpose is to provide a safe place emotionally and physically for the youth of Pa’ia and surrounding communities that offers a variety of social, educational, cultural, vocational, and recreational activities. This purpose evolved from offering programs and activities to putting a face and a voice on our youth and assisting them in being an important and integral part of the community. PYCC membership is FREE and open to youth ages 9 to 19. Volunteers must submit a statement of intent and complete our volunteer registration packet. PYCC has many structured clubs and programs, computer, video, and life skills training opportunities, and the Stonewave Sk8park, as well as a relaxed drop-in center filled with fun things to do: music, videos, games, art projects, and activities. We are located right on the beach at Pa’ia Bay where we play and interact daily with our community. All members must return a completed PYCC Membership Form and Member Health Form before participating at the PYCC. Membership starts over on July 1st every year and a new membership is required at that time. The Pā’ia Youth & Cultural Center Life Skills Program is composed of the following components. Most youth will be involved in multiple components during their years that they are a PYCC member. Each component offers individualized mentorship to help participants identify and achieve goals while building and improving skills in a variety of areas: - radiOpio 88.9FM Youth Radio Program - Pā‘ia Bay Cafe Cooking Program - Mālama Pono Project Venture Program - Hekili Multimedia Lab Technologies Program - Maui Hero Project Leadership Program

#WhoWeFundFridays BEYOND PESTICIDES https://lnkd.in/ey6SjV2A Hawai’i's #BeyondPesticides Program focuses on decreasing toxic pesticide use on our islands, using a strategic mix of policy work, public pressure, education, and support of organic farmers and landscapers. We are working with Maui, Kaua'i and Hawai'i County governments to reduce pesticide use in public spaces, and with local organic farmers to get them the support they need to succeed and expand. Hawai'i's food security and economic vulnerabilities that have been exposed due to COVID19 make this work more important than ever. We helped launch the Maui Hub, a new non-profit farm to consumer sales platform, built as a COVID 19 crisis response to support our local farmers, that will also serve as a permanent part of Maui's local food infrastructure. With all of the aid and interest in expanding agriculture in Hawai'i, we must remain vigilant. NOW IS THE TIME for real, collaborative systems change, responsible increase in food production, & active support of farmers who are growing solutions to climate change, not increasing chemical intensive mono crop farms.

#WhoWeFundFridays BIRTHING A NATION https://lnkd.in/eTTFKfAC #BIRTHINGANATION - Family Birth Classes & Practitioner Workshops - 9 week birthing series focuses on the reclaiming of ancestral practices and the cultivation of connection as ways to nurture healthy, happy births. KEY TEACHINGS Ho‘oponopono – harmonious relationships? ‘Ai Pono – cultural perspectives on prenatal nutrition for mother and child Lomilomi – between mākuakāne and mākuahine, to promote trust and healing and strengthen the relationship Mo’omeaheu – cultural practices surrounding childbirth and labor Mālama ‘Iewe – reconnecting with Hawaiian traditions of care for ‘iewe Birth Plan – honoring keiki, makua, pale keiki (midwife), ‘ohana, ‘āina, hale (home), akua, hō‘ailona (signs) Hānai Waiū (Breastfeeding) – creating a strong support system for breastfeeding success Lā‘au Lapa‘au – for use during pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and beyond PRACTITIONER WORKSHOPS - Monthly workshops are held to increase capacity of practitioners in the community to support our couples. These include; readings from the Hawaiian newspapers, skill based workshops and cultural events.

#WhoWeFundFridays Hawai‘i Center for Food Safety (HCFS) has supported the growing movement of community members fighting for a safe and biodiverse food system in Hawai’i for well over a decade. #HCFS has filmed and produced 8 episodes of #RegeneratingParadise, a video series highlighting the changemakers within Hawai‘i’s food system. In season one, the series focused on the Soil and Climate connection, highlighting projects that take carbon sequestration through soil health seriously. Projects included #GreenRowsFarms (Oahu), #KupunaFarms (Maui), and #Teraviva (Maui, Oahu) In 2020, they have released their second season which focuses on the Soil and Gut Health connection. Featured projects include Waipā Foundation (Kauai), #ChangingTidesFoundation’s #CompostCollective (Oahu), The Hawai'i Institute of Pacific Agriculture(Hawai‘i Island), and MA'O Organic Farms. We also created a Regenerating Paradise report explaining the links between soil health with carbon sequestration. In addition, the legal and scientific expertise that #HCFS provides to the Hawai‘i food movement plays a key role in providing credible and trusted consultation to both decision makers and community stakeholders, for example in the areas of legal expertise on pesticide regulations, bill drafting for the #ProtectOurKeikiCoalition, government agency watchdogging for compliance, and exposing corporate influence on policymakers through campaign contributions. Learn more about their mission and SEASON 2 of #RegeneratingParadise here: https://lnkd.in/eHmBYBge

#WhoWeFundFridays The Hawai'i Institute of Pacific Agriculture The Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture's (HIP Ag) mission is to practice, teach, and deliver regenerative agricultural education programs. HIP Ag provides agriculture and nutrition education to students grades P-20 and supplies fresh produce to its community through restorative farming methods. Established in 2008, #HIPAG provides programs primarily in Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii. HIP Ag currently serves individuals of all ages and backgrounds from Hawaii and beyond through its educational programs, weekly farmers market, and community events. HIP Ag works to support the Kohala district who has set a goal to produce 50% of the food it consumes and re-establish local agricultural education programs. "We do this through providing a P-20 Agriculture Education Pipeline & Community Agriculture Initiatives that include in-school programming, farm field trips, community events, Farm to School (F2S) & Garden to Cafeteria (G2C) coordination, and local food production and aggregation through our project, Kohala Food Hub." Learn more about their mission here: https://lnkd.in/ewBsFJ62

#WhoWeFundFridays #PonoGrownFarmCenter Pono Grown provides a diverse farm center that offers our community the opportunity to come and connect with a landscape that is a model for living in peace by providing for the basic needs of food, water, shelter, and energy in a regenerative way. Their agricultural landscape uses regenerative permaculture production practices that includes acres of vegetable production, orchards and food forests, chickens and bees. Through demonstration, experiential and classroom education, individuals have the ability to discover their conscious selves in connection with the greater world we are all a part of. Read more about their mission here: https://ponogrown.org/

#WhoWeFundFridays #WomenInRenewableEnergy (WiRE) Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is a forum for women who are working to bring about a sustainable Hawaii powered by clean energy. WiRE was founded in 2010 and has grown to over 150 annual members, 200 women participating in events, and chapters on two islands (Oahu and Maui). Each month, experts from the energy industry address a different topic – ranging from new projects breaking ground to policy, workforce development, and utility regulation. Our women-only events provide a space where women can share, support, and collaborate with each other while learning about renewable energy and offering ideas to promote sustainability and clean energy in Hawaii. Learn more about their mission here: https://hawaiiwire.org/