Aha Punana Leo ~“The Pūnana Leo Movement grew out of a dream that there be reestablished throughout Hawai‘i the mana of a living Hawaiian language from the depth of our origins. The Pūnana Leo initiates, provides for and nurtures various Hawaiian Language environments, and we find our strength in our spirituality, love of our language, love of our people, love of our land, and love of knowledge.”  www.ahapunanaleo.org

Alu Like, Inc. ~ “Our mission is to kōkua Hawaiian Natives who are committed to achieving their potential for themselves, their families and communities.”  www.alulike.org

City and County of Honolulu ~ “One of the greatest assets of the City and County of Honolulu is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its population.  The City and County of Honolulu takes great pride in this diversity, and values and respects all of its residents and welcomes all of its visitors, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.” www.honolulu.gov

DHHL~ “To manage the Hawaiian Home Lands trust effectively and to develop and deliver land to native Hawaiians.” http://dhhl.hawaii.gov

Hawaii Pacific UniversitySocial Work Students ~ “The School of Social Work prepares students to become professional social workers; we form partnerships with a large number of social service agencies. These agencies enter into a agreement with Hawaii Pacific University to provide practicum to both BSW and MSW students within specific requirements. We cannot accomplish our mission without their continuous participation, commitment and dedication to the education of future social workers.” http://www.hpu.edu/CHSS/SocialWork/Practicum/practicum.html

Hui Maka`ainana a Kaläwahine ~ “To perpetuate Kuhio’s legacy and to work in collaboration with communities and service providers towards the well-being and self determination of beneficiaries and community.” http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Hui_Makaainana_A_Kalawahine/info

Kapi’olani Community College ~ “Prepares students for lives of ethical, responsible community involvement by offering opportunities for increased civic engagement.  Leads locally, nationally and internationally in the development of integrated international education through global collaborations. Builds partnerships within the University and with other educational, governmental, business, and non-profit organizations to support improved learning from preschool through college and lifelong..” http://kapiolani.hawaii.edu

Na PuaNo`eau: Office of Hawaiian Affairs ~ “To mālama (protect) Hawai’i’s people and environmental resources and OHA’s assets, toward ensuring the perpetuation of the culture, the enhancement of lifestyle and the protection of entitlements of Native Hawaiians, while enabling the building of a strong and healthy Hawaiian people and nation, recognized nationally and internationally.” www.oha.org

Pacific American Foundations ~ “Dedicated to improving the lives of Pacific Americans through Education, Mentorship & Leadership Training, Employment, Research & Development and Community Partnerships.” www.thepaf.org

Papa Ola Lōkahi ~ “To improve the health status and wellbeing of Native Hawaiians and others by advocating for, initiating and maintaining culturally appropriate strategic actions aimed at improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of Native Hawaiians and their ‘ohana (families) and empowering them to determine their own destinies” www.papaolalokahi.org

Queens Medical Center ~ “To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaii.”  www.queens.org

University of Hawaii-John A. Burns School of Medicine ~ “Our primary mission is to train physicians for Hawai’i and the Pacific, and we are proud that approximately 50% of the practicing physicians in Hawai’i are graduates or faculty members of the John A. Burns School of Medicine or affiliated Hawai’i Residency Program.” http://jabsom.hawaii.edu

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ~ “HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.” www.hud.gov