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Ulupono Initiative

Name: Ulupono Initiative
Address: P. O. Box 2938, Honolulu, HI, 96802, US
Telephone: +18085448960

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Creating impact by investing in companies and organizations that help Hawaii be more self-sustaining

We are a Hawaii-focused impact investing firm that uses for-profit, non-profit and social investments to improve the quality of life for island residents in three areas:
locally produced food; clean, renewable energy; and waste reduction.

10/06/2026

Lots of hard-working hammahs on the Ulupono team! 🌳

In August, our team spent a day volunteering with North Shore Community Land Trust (NSCLT) at Waialeʻe Lako Pono, helping a community-led effort to restore and care for the lands and waters of Waialeʻe.

Before getting to work, the NSCLT team took us through the area to see the restoration already underway and shared moʻolelo of the ʻāina, helping us better understand the history, relationships and stories held within this place.

Then it was time to get to work! After the NSCLT team cleared a large tree, we helped haul the heavy sections piece by piece and remove brush that had fallen into the fresh water.

Along the way, we also met some very sweet resident ducks and spotted ʻalae ʻula wandering through the wetlands. 🦆

Mahalo to the North Shore Community Land Trust team for welcoming us, sharing your ʻike and moʻolelo, and giving us the opportunity to mālama this special place.

Interested in lending a hand? NSCLT hosts regular community workdays where volunteers can help with restoration efforts. Learn more at northshoreland.org or visit the link in our bio. 🌱

09/16/2026

Giving back to the ʻāina: volunteering with the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center. 🌱💧

Our team recently had the opportunity to spend the day caring for Kānewai Spring and Kalauhaʻihaʻi Fishpond in Maunalua.

We hauled buckets of wai from Kānewai Spring to water young niu trees and helped clear a pathway connecting Kalauhaʻihaʻi Fishpond to the ocean, supporting the flow and connection between fresh and salt water.

Kānewai Spring is one of Honolulu’s last natural springs still providing fresh water to the shoreline. Kūpuna have described Kānewai Spring as “where the mountain gives birth to the ocean,” as its waters flow into Kānewai Fishpond, then Paikō Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary and, ultimately, Maunalua Bay. The health of each place is deeply connected. Through years of dedicated restoration by the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center and hundreds of volunteers, a spring once overgrown and murky is now brimming with life and permanently protected under community stewardship.

At Kalauhaʻihaʻi, fresh spring water historically flowed from the uplands of Niu through a lava tube and into the fishpond. That flow was disrupted after the state damaged the artesian water source while working in the area. Building on the stewardship of people like former fishpond owner Mr. Tad Hara, the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center has continued working to restore Kalauhaʻihaʻi. In 2021, the organization worked with state Rep. Mark Hashem to secure $1 million for the DLNR Engineering Branch to support the repair and reconnection of the water flow.

Mahalo nui to the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center for allowing volunteers to give back and for the special mālama that has helped bring life back to these special places. 💚

Want to learn more or lend a hand? Follow Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Cen on Instagram or visit maunaluafishpond.org to learn more about their work and volunteer opportunities.

09/04/2026

The ʻAiaola Food is Medicine Summit registration is LIVE!

Food is Medicine is both a practice and a longstanding cultural movement in Hawaiʻi. Join us October 1–3 to hear from community practitioners, farmers, food aggregators, clinicians, and policy leaders—and explore how locally sourced, culturally grounded nutrition connects community health to healthcare and ʻāina.

Over three days, we will hear from inspiring speakers, experience cultural foods through cooking demonstrations, and connect to ʻāina through our optional huakaʻi. Together, we will build community, share mana’o, and grow momentum for the future of Food is Medicine in Hawaiʻi.

To register and learn more about the summit, see link in bio!

The ʻAiaola Food is Medicine Summit registration is LIVE!

Food is Medicine is both a practice and a longstanding cultural movement in Hawaiʻi. Join us October 1–3 to hear from community practitioners, farmers, food aggregators, clinicians, and policy leaders—and explore how locally sourced, culturally grounded nutrition connects community health to healthcare and ʻāina.

Over three days, we will hear from inspiring speakers, experience cultural foods through cooking demonstrations, and connect to ʻāina through our optional huakaʻi. Together, we will build community, share mana’o, and grow momentum for the future of Food is Medicine in Hawaiʻi.

To register and learn more about the summit, see link in bio!

The ʻAiaola Food is Medicine Summit registration is LIVE!

Food is Medicine is both a practice and a longstanding cultural movement in Hawaiʻi. Join us October 1–3 to hear from community practitioners, farmers, food aggregators, clinicians, and policy leaders—and explore how locally sourced, culturally grounded nutrition connects community health to healthcare and ʻāina.

Over three days, we will hear from inspiring speakers, experience cultural foods through cooking demonstrations, and connect to ʻāina through our optional huakaʻi. Together, we will build community, share mana’o, and grow momentum for the future of Food is Medicine in Hawaiʻi.

To register and learn more about the summit, see link in bio!

The ʻAiaola Food is Medicine Summit registration

08/28/2026

Last month, our team was grateful to take part in a Community Huki volunteer day with Mālama Maunalua, helping remove invasive limu (seaweed) from Maunalua Bay’s nearshore waters. 🌊

Invasive limu can outcompete native limu species and alter the balance of nearshore ecosystems. By coming together to remove invasive limu, volunteers create space for native species to recover and support a healthier, more resilient ecosystem.

Mahalo to Mālama Maunalua for welcoming our team and for your continued work to mālama and steward Maunalua Bay! 💚

07/01/2026

2026 Hawai‘i Agricultural Conference (AG2026)🥬

For more than 20 years, the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Conference has brought together farmers, ranchers, businesses, researchers, policymakers and community leaders committed to strengthening Hawaiʻi's agricultural future.

This year's theme, Hawaiʻi Agriculture: Driving Dedication, Diversity & Diligence, recognizes that building a resilient, vibrant and sustainable agricultural sector takes collaboration, leadership and a shared commitment to future generations.

Ulupono Initiative is proud to support AG2026 and the people working every day to strengthen local agriculture across Hawaiʻi.

🎟️ Register to connect, learn and be part of the conversation.

📅 Nov. 9-10, 2026
📍 Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Hawaiʻi Island
🌱 Hosted by the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaiʻi
🔗 Learn more and register: hiagconference.org

06/26/2026

Last week, the Ulupono Initiative team spent the day with KEY Project during its monthly ʻOhana Foodbank Distribution in Kahuku, which serves more than 100 households each month in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Foodbank.

Working alongside KEY Project staff and volunteers, we helped prepare and distribute fresh produce, including lychee, and pantry staples while gaining a deeper understanding of the coordination, care and relationships that make this essential community effort possible.

Mahalo to KEY Project for welcoming us, sharing your ʻike, and showing us what community-centered food access looks like in action.

If you would like to learn more about the KEY Project or the ʻOhana Foodbank Distributions, please visit keyproject.org/community-development.

06/19/2026

What are we sacrificing for parking? A new Parking for the People resource supports smarter parking policy.

Across Hawaiʻi, communities are discussing how parking affects housing, land use, affordability and quality of life. Yet parking is often treated as a simple convenience, despite the significant tradeoffs that often go unaddressed.

Parking for the People is an online toolkit that explores those tradeoffs through local data, research, case studies and practical policy approaches to parking management.

In a place where land is limited, it's worth asking: How much of Hawaiʻi's land should be dedicated to parking — and why?

Explore the toolkit and learn more at ulupono.com/news-listing/new-parking-for-the-people-resource-supports-smarter-parking-policy/.

05/06/2026

Hawaiʻi's nonprofits are resilient, community-rooted, and doing extraordinary work across every island. They're also navigating real challenges and the path forward requires action from all of us.

The View From Here: Insights From Hawaiʻi's Nonprofits is Hawai'i Alliance of Nonprofits' new 2026 report on the nonprofit community. The report shares strengths, pressures, and opportunities ahead.

Visit hano-hawaii.org/resources/sector-report26/ to learn more and read the report.

05/02/2026

“For Cody, who grew up on O‘ahu, the work is meaningful and humbling. “It’s a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. Knowing that the data we collect helps inform decisions that affect stream health and local communities, it’s rewarding to be part of a team that protects these systems for the future.”

Ultimately, Cody wishes the public understood the streams’ ridge-to-reef connection. Healthy streams aren’t just for fish like ‘o‘opu; they are tied to groundwater recharge needed for drinking water and the health of the entire watershed. “Restoring flow is essential,” she says, “but true recovery depends on the broader ecological integrity of our watershed.”

Read the full story to learn more about the stewards behind this work at the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Commission on Water Resource Management and the data informing key decisions: mailchi.mp/33ce3a1cec95/news-from-the-hawaii-commission-on-water-resource-management-4905452?e=d78e1e0358.

Consider subscribing to stay informed on ongoing efforts: mailchi.mp/840877084f13/sign-up-for-cwrm-announcements.

Commission on Water Resource Management

04/20/2026

A day filled with gratitude, smiles, and new beginnings 🌺🚲

On April 11, the Maui Bicycling League brought together community, partners, and recipients to deliver 30 e-bikes to Maui fire survivors.

Each bike represents more than transportation — it represents:
- A path to work
- Support for families
- Improved health and well-being
- A step toward independence

With 362 applications, this program also highlighted a much greater need in our community — and the opportunity to continue this work.

Mahalo to our partners, funders, and volunteers who helped make this possible. This is a strong example of what can be achieved through collaboration — and a reminder of the work still ahead.
Ulupono Initiative Foundation
Hawai‘i Bicycling League Aventon Maui Sunriders Bike Shop Maui MPO

We are grateful for our West Maui CM Tamara Paltin for her attendance and support. And Maui MPO, Rotary Club Of Lahaina Sunset, and Maui Mountain Bike Coalition, an IMBA Chapter attendance.

We look forward to continuing and expanding this effort.

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P. O. Box 2938
Honolulu, HI
96802

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+18085448960

Website

http://www.ulupono.com/

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