Aloha kakou!
I hope this newsletter finds you and your `ohana doing great. We had a fantastic summer here at Kupu with so much that happened. If you haven't already, I highly encourage you to check out our facebook and website to see some of the exciting things that happened in the lives of the youth and communities Kupu was able to impact. Youth from Kupu served across our state and even across the country to contribute close to 40,000 hours of service or over $707,000 in volunteer hours through their efforts this past summer.
This past August we also had our first corporate sponsored Lau Kupu Day. Johnson Controls International sponsored an amazing day at Kako`o O`iwi where close to a 80 volunteers helped this amazing non-profit to care for this special land in Kaneohe and care for their lo`i kalo. If your company is interested in becoming a Lau Kupu sponsor, please contact Rebecca Beralas at rebecca.beralas@kupuhawaii.org
We hope that September is a blessed month and that those of you returning to school will make the most of the amazing opportunity to learn and grow. Speaking of which, Kupu is proud to now have its own C-Base program through a unique partnership with McKinley Adult School. We are now able to help young adults who have not completed school to get their diploma along with valuable work and life skills that our Community U program offers. So many inspiring stories and young heroes who are defying the odds and making a positive change in their lives and the world around them. We are so proud of each of them and wish them and each of you the very best this fall season!
Aloha,
John
 John Leong
Kupu Executive Director
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Support Kupu
Each dollar donated will support Kupu's mission to enable young adults to protect Hawaiʻi’s unique environment and become sustainable, while equipping participants with skills needed for future careers and educational opportunities.
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Businesses Give Tours to CommunityU Program
CommunityU's current cohort has been kept busy - visiting various businesses and organizations to learn about potential career opportunities, resume building, and making healthy choices. Click "read more" to for a full list of the supporting companies.
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Kupu Spotlight: Cassin Muramoto
This month we caught up with 2013 Gateway alumni Cassin, who shares about his experiences in this summer's program, as well as overcoming life's obstacles while living with a physical disability. Click "read more" to learn about his story!
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2012-2013 EIP Ends With Impressive Statistics
The 12-13 Extended Internship Program has come to an end, and interns across the state contributed to an amazing amount of service hours, and projects. Click "read more" to learn how these EIP interns have positively contributed to Hawaii's conservation and sustainability fields, and where they're heading next!
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RISE Program Expands to Neighbor Islands
Kupu's RISE Program has extended its reach to the neighbor islands, and is now offering internship positions on Maui, Big Island, and Lanai. Click "read more" or see the opportunities section below for available positions.
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First Sponsored Lau Kupu Day a Success
Nearly 80 volunteers came out to Kako’o ‘Ōiwi on Saturday August 24th - to participate in Kupu's Lau Kupu community workday, sponsored by Johnson Controls. Click "read more" for a recap of the hard work,and fun in the mud on Oahu's windward side.
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Opportunities
Kupu Staff Employment Opportunities:
Visit www.kupuhawaii.org/work-at-kupu for a current list of employment opportunities
Kupu Internship Opportunities:
Other Opportunities:
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