Grow Some Good

?????? Come see how much we’ve grown in a year!! ?? In February 2024, we welcomed the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Team for a CSR Event at Nā Māla Kaiāulu, Grow Some Good’s Community Garden/Farm/Agroforest at the Maui Family YMCA! We later welcomed the Zscaler Team in November 2024, & students from Maui Huliau Foundation in March 2025, with many other visits, workdays, Corporate Social Responsibility experiences, workshops, camps, harvests, & more, over the last 12+ months. This gathering space has become a beautiful haven in Kahului, full of of life & edible delights! ?? With help from generous donors & grants, we are continually evolving & adding shade/seating areas, paths, plants, trees, infrastructure, etc. This is also an amazing place to educate & connect the keiki & community to the 'āina. ?? Contact us at [email protected] to spend time in this wonderful community resource. Mahalo to all who support the creation, maintenance, & growth of this valuable green space!! ????

???? We had such an impactful experience last week! It made a big impression on all attendees. We created special connections & memories, & we’d like to share more photos & mahalos. ?? Mahalo to Kaiāulu Initiatives for the mālama ‘āina workday where students & adults from O’ahu, Kaua’i, Hawai’i, & Maui helped re-plant & re-green the area, worked the soil, painted towers for water reservoirs, & learned about the resilience of Lāhainā. It was a beautiful place to start our “We Grow” event! ?? Mahalo to Hawai'i Wildlife Discovery Center for hosting us for our presentations about the legislative process, taking care of our food sources & environment, & being stewards of the precious land/air/water on Maui & beyond. We appreciated the interactive & comfortable space to relax, have lunch, be creative, & enjoy getting to know each other & the unique wildlife that surrounds us! ?? Mahalo to Moku Roots for the delicious & nutritious meals that fueled us with local plants they grow upcountry! ?? Mahalo to our generous donors who helped give meaningful prizes to every student! ?? Mahalo to the Hawai'i Youth Food Council students for their leadership, knowledge, & informative presentations about advocating for the future they want to see!! We were very impressed by each of them! ?? Mahalo to Vene Chun for his educational & motivational messages, & his fascinating fishpond/agroforest experiences! ?? Mahalo to Hawai'i Farm To School Network & Hawai'i Public Health Institute for helping coordinate & capture this complex event! ?? We are truly grateful for everyone’s participation & support. Even when the grant money was temporarily inaccessible, our teams found ways to move forward! Seeing it all come together was inspiring, & reinforces the hope that we can create positive change & develop community strength together!! ?? ??As the last slide says, “Don’t ever forget how important your voice is!” Speak up, take action, find peers to collaborate with, & grow some good! ??

?? Join us for a Fun FREE Event - Next Sun. 2/16! ?? Sign Up BY TOMORROW (Monday, 2/10)!! ?? Connection, Culture, Knowledge, Meals, Prizes, & Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua?i, & Hawai?i G9-12 HS Students! ?? RSVP by Feb. 10: bit.ly/WEGROW25 A unique opportunity for teens to network, learn, share experiences, explore Hawai?i Wildlife Discovery Center, & help Lāhainā at Kaiāulu Initiatives! ?? ______________ ?? Join us for Maui We Grow in GRaCE — a FREE Youth Empowerment Event for Grade 9-12 Students on Sunday, Feb. 16! ?? Aloha, Maui High School Aged Youth! Are you ready to grow, learn, & make a difference? Join us for Maui We Grow in GRaCE a unique gathering organized by Hawai?i Youth Food Council (HYFC) & Grow Some Good (GSG) that is designed to connect, empower, & inspire youth through cultural learning, advocacy, & ?āina-based service. The vision is to bridge the Royal Lahaina Capitol to the State Capitol. ??? Date: Sun. 2/16 ? Time: 7:15 AM - 5:00 PM if joining in Wailuku for bus transport. ? Time: 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM if joining in Lāhainā. ?? Locations: Kaiāulu Initiatives & Hawai?i Wildlife Discovery Center in Lāhainā. ?? Schedule: Bus departs War Memorial Stadium at 7:30 AM, ?āina Workday at Kaiāulu at 8:30 AM, & Lunch/Presentations at HI Wildlife Discovery at 12 PM. >>> ??? What To Expect: ?? <<< ?? Service Work — Get your hands in soil & mālama ?āina with Kaiāulu Initiatives. ?? Cultural & Historical Presentations — Deepen your understanding of Maui’s rich heritage & the stories that shape our land. ??? Empowering Youth Voice — Learn to advocate for changes you want to see in your community. ?? Connection — Learn from Maui leaders, meet like-minded youth, build leadership skills, & take action for Maui’s future. ??? Door Prizes — Possibly win prizes focused on outdoor sports, healthy activities, eating local, & donors that value our mission! ?? Food Provided — By Moku Roots! ?? RSVP By 2/10: bit.ly/WEGROW25 ?? We can’t wait to see you! Bring your aloha & your passion for positive change. ?? MAHALO: HI Farm to School, PATCH, C4GTS, Chef Hui, UH CTAHR, HI DOH, USDA NIFA, GSG, & Our Speakers, Donors, Partners, & Volunteers!

?? FREE Event Sun. 2/16 For Maui Teens! ? Sign Up BY THIS MONDAY, 2/10! ? Connection, Culture, Knowledge, Meals, Prizes, & Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua?i, & Hawai?i G9-12 HS Students! ?? RSVP by Feb. 10: bit.ly/WEGROW25 A unique opportunity for teens to network, learn, share experiences, explore Hawai?i Wildlife Discovery Center, & help Lāhainā at Kaiāulu Initiatives! ?? (Mahalo Nui, MauiNow.com!) ______________ ?? Join us for Maui We Grow in GRaCE — a FREE Youth Empowerment Event for Grade 9-12 Students on Sunday, Feb. 16! ?? Aloha, Maui High School Aged Youth! Are you ready to grow, learn, & make a difference? Join us for Maui We Grow in GRaCE a unique gathering organized by Hawai?i Youth Food Council (HYFC) & Grow Some Good (GSG) that is designed to connect, empower, & inspire youth through cultural learning, advocacy, & ?āina-based service. The vision is to bridge the Royal Lahaina Capitol to the State Capitol. ??? Date: Sun. 2/16 ? Time: 7:15 AM - 5:00 PM if joining in Wailuku for bus transport. ? Time: 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM if joining in Lāhainā. ?? Locations: Kaiāulu Initiatives & Hawai?i Wildlife Discovery Center in Lāhainā. ?? Schedule: Bus departs War Memorial Stadium at 7:30 AM, ?āina Workday at Kaiāulu at 8:30 AM, & Lunch/Presentations at HI Wildlife Discovery at 12 PM. >>> ??? What To Expect: ?? <<< ?? Service Work — Get your hands in soil & mālama ?āina with Kaiāulu Initiatives. ?? Cultural & Historical Presentations — Deepen your understanding of Maui’s rich heritage & the stories that shape our land. ??? Empowering Youth Voice — Learn to advocate for changes you want to see in your community. ?? Connection — Learn from Maui leaders, meet like-minded youth, build leadership skills, & take action for Maui’s future. ??? Door Prizes — Possibly win prizes focused on outdoor sports, healthy activities, eating local, & donors that value our mission! ?? Food Provided — By Moku Roots! ?? RSVP By 2/10: bit.ly/WEGROW25 ?? We can’t wait to see you! Bring your aloha & your passion for positive change. ?? MAHALO: HI Farm to School, PATCH, C4GTS, Chef Hui, UH CTAHR, HI DOH, USDA NIFA, GSG, & Our Speakers, Donors, Partners, & Volunteers!

?? Join us for Maui We Grow in GRaCE — a FREE Youth Empowerment Event for Grade 9-12 Students on Sunday, Feb. 16! ?? Aloha, Maui High School Aged Youth! Are you ready to grow, learn, & make a difference? Join us for Maui We Grow in GRaCE (Growing Resilient and Climate Education), a unique gathering organized by Hawai?i Youth Food Council (HYFC) & Grow Some Good (GSG) that is designed to connect, empower, & inspire youth through cultural learning, advocacy, & ?āina-based service. The vision is to bridge the Royal Lahaina Capitol to the State Capitol in Honolulu. Share meaningful experiences, enjoy delicious food, create bonds, & potentially win door prizes! ??? Date: Sun. 2/16 ? Time: 7:15 AM - 5:00 PM if joining in Wailuku for bus transport. ? Time: 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM if joining in Lāhainā. ?? Event Locations: Kaiāulu Initiatives & Hawaii Wildlife Discovery Center in Lāhainā. ?? Event Schedule: Bus departs War Memorial Stadium at 7:30 AM, ?āina Workday at Kaiāulu Initiatives at 8:30 AM, & Lunch at HI Wildlife Discovery Center at 12:00 PM. >>> ??? What To Expect: ?? <<< ?? Service Work — Get hands in soil & mālama ?āina with Kaiāulu Initiatives. ?? Cultural & Historical Presentations — Deepen your understanding of Maui’s rich heritage & the stories that shape our land. ??? Empowering Youth Voice — Learn to advocate for changes you want to see in your community. ?? Connection — Learn from Maui leaders, meet like-minded youth, build leadership skills, & take action for Maui’s future. ??? Door Prizes — Possibly win fun door prizes focused on outdoor sports, healthy activities, eating local, & donors that value our mission! ?? Food Provided — By Moku Roots! ?? RSVP By Mon. 2/10: bit.ly/WEGROW25 ?? We can’t wait to see you! Bring your aloha & your passion for positive change. Maui We Grow is a youth-led initiative highlighting the resilience & leadership of Maui’s youth, honoring Lahaina’s historical role as a royal & agricultural center, & empowering youth voices in food systems & policy discussions. We Grow bridges past & present, ensuring the next generation is at the forefront of building a sustainable & sovereign food future for HI. ?? MAHALO NUI LOA TO: Hawaii Farm to School Hui Center for Getting Things Started PATCH - People Attentive to Children Hawaii State Department of Health Hawaii Department of Agriculture College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience at UH-Manoa USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Chef Hui HI Grow Some Good Kaiāulu Initiatives Hawai?i Wildlife Discovery Center Moku Roots Boards 4 Buddies Maui Tennis & Pickleball Association Maui-G Sports Maui Surfer Girls John John Florence Florence Marine X Pukalani Superette Native Intelligence Our speakers, volunteers, staff, partners, & everyone else who helps this event happen!

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?? Exciting progress is happening at Grow Some Good’s Community Garden, Nā Māla Kaiāulu! ?? Located near the Kahului Harbor & MACC, at the Maui Family YMCA, our NMK farm & garden area is growing as a diverse food-producing agroforest & an edible garden for the community to enjoy! ?? With plans to put in pathways, more shaded gathering spaces, seating, & much more, this project is a labor of love & we welcome visitors, volunteers, & corporate workdays to join the fun! ?? Contact [email protected] to learn more or participate in our Tue./Wed. events, & help us cultivate, harvest, & enjoy this amazing area! ??

?? Celebrating the success of our 2025 Kumu Kit Launch!! ?? MAHALO NUI to all the leaders, staff, volunteers, & collaborators who made it possible!

Our Garden Education Kumu Mea Kanu Grow Kits have been delivered to schools all over Maui! ?? We are so happy to know that our journals, seeds, sweet potato slips, soil, pots, recipe booklets, & customized supplies for each theme are in the hands of keiki & educators to grow some good! More MAHALOS go out to all of the people who poured their time, effort, mana, love, hope, & joy into these Kumu Kits & this important program! We are so thankful for your support & thrilled that new life, learning, & local food will be sprouting! ??

Say ALOHA to our newest team members, who are 2 of the superstars of our Kumu Kit events! They picked up the torch of this vital program from their incredible predecessors, and made magic happen with all of our partners, donors, volunteers, and staff members!!????????? We are so impressed with their skills, experience, knowledge, and positive “can do” attitudes, and we encourage you to welcome them to GSG!?? Mahalo nui, Ashley and Sophie!!