Hawaiʻi stays Hawaiʻi
when its people thrive.
Strengthens local communities by supporting people, culture, and small & family-owned businesses that make Hawaiʻi truly Hawaiʻi.
What We Do
We provide public educational programs that help residents understand and responsibly engage in Hawaii’s local economic systems, including guidance on taxes, licensing, workforce pathways , and culturally respeactful practices.
We increase visibility for small and family-based businesses by sharing their stories and connecting them with residents seeking employment, collaboration, and meaningful economic participation.
We foster trust and long-term engagement between residents and local enterprises through programs that encourage shared knowledge, collaboration, and mutual support.
Hawaii Sustainable Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the long-term sustainability of the State of Hawaii by strengthening the people, cultures, and locally rooted economies that make Hawaii distict and resilient.
Mission
Hawaii sustainable Foundation exists to promote sustainability beyond environmental factors alone. While climate, agriculture, and natural resources are essential, true sustainability in Hawaii is also rooted in people - the divers residents who preserve culture, sustain communities, and operate small and family-owned business.
Our Purpose
Why It Matters
Local and family-based buinesses are vital to Hawaii’s social and economic fabric. These enterprises create local jobs, preserve cultural practices, foster human connection, and contribute to a sense of place that cannot be replicated by large, externally driven corporations.
As Large cororations increasingly enter Hawaii’s markets, many local businesses and community needs remain overlooked or underserved. The Foundation was established to address this gap through education, visibility, and community-driven collaboration.
Programs
Partner Roundtable: Community & Collaboration
Communty Connections Night
Small Business & Community Meetups
Community Education Workshops