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 Aloha Kākou!
Summer is in full swing and there are many exciting things happening here at Kupu. Read on below to learn how our program members and partners are restoring our communities as well as our ecosystems. We hope you enjoy this issue and are inspired to get outdoors and get involved!
Mahalo,
John
John Leong, Kupu CEO
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Alumni Spotlight: Caterine Picardo
- Donor Spotlight: American Savings Bank
- Wendy Spencer Visits Kupu
- Kupu Interns Help Plant 20,000 Trees
- A Canoe Named Elleen Eoreni
- Helping Hawai'i's Schools Become More Sustainable
- Mahalo to Kupu's Recent Donors
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CATERINE PICARDO
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Caterine (Cate) Picardo has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability both during and following her work as a RISE Clean Transportation Fellow. She was also recently awarded Kupu's 2015 Alumni of the Year Award.
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT: AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK
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Mahalo to American Savings Bank, who has generously supported Kupu through their employee giving campaign, sponsorship of Kupu events, volunteer participation at our Lau Kupu Work Day and more.
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WENDY SPENCER VISITS KUPU
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KUPU INTERNS HELP PLANT 20,000 TREES
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A CANOE NAMED ELLEEN EORENI
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Click the video to the left to watch a feature from Ward Village on our joint wa ‘a building project, created by Kupu, Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy, and other community partners. It was completed and launched in January 2015.
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HELPING HAWAI‘I’S SCHOOLS BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE
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Interns with Kupu’s RISE Program recently completed an exciting pilot project with Ka Hei, the DOE’s 5-year program to increase STEM opportunities, transition to more sustainable energy usage, and reduce energy/operational costs across campuses.
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MAHALO TO KUPU'S RECENT DONORS
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Kupu would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their grants and donations in the last quarter:
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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. Click the link at left to donate, or visit http://kupuhawaii.org/donate/
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Kupu has partnered with local financial services company Finance Factors for to raise funds for Kupu's Green Jobs Training Center! Two ways you can help:
1. "Like" the Finance Factors Facebook Page and they will donate $1 to Kupu, up to a total of $700!
2. Visit their downtown location on Friday, July 10th and purchase a $6 breakfast plate! All proceeds will benefit Kupu! Details below:
- Finance Factors' Annual Charity Breakfast Sale
- Address: 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI
- Date and Time: 6:30am-9am, Friday July 10th 2015
- Menu: Eggs, Portuguese sausage, Rice
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