Investing in Social Change
First Book distributed 50,000 free books to Hawaii's children.
"Once you learn to read,
you will forever be free."
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I’m a strong proponent of investing in “change, not charity”.
Supporting programs that decrease oppression and exploitation by increasing literacy, creativity, sustainability, and democracy offers an extremely high return on investment for our community.
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**Cartoon panel designed by Hawaii People's Fund.
Here are some organizations I support:
Hawai'i High School Athletic Association - Save Our Sports Fund
Hawaii State Public Library Systems
Friends of the Library of Hawai'i
American Friends Service Committee
American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai'i
Biographical Research Center (Still Present Pasts)
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i
MA'O Organic Farms (Waianae Community Redevelopment Corporation)
Surfrider Foundation O'ahu Chapter
University of Hawaii Foundation