On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, five (5) Big Island schools and organizations were presented with a 2017 Aloha Grown Malama Honua Award. Each organization received a $500 award to put towards a specific project or program that embodies Aloha Grown’s philosophy to ‘Support Local, Sustain the Aina & Share the Aloha.’
“Here at Aloha Grown, we are committed to supporting efforts to care for our island, our people and our culture,” said Randy Kurohara, President and Owner of Aloha Grown. “That is why 2% of every Aloha Grown sale goes to our Malama Honua Fund, which annually awards local nonprofits, schools, organizations and initiatives that embody our philosophy. This year we received a number of applications and essays from many well-deserving organizations.”
Parker Ranch Store Manager Camille Kalahiki noted, “it was inspiring to see how many organizations are committed to sustainability efforts in our Big Island communities.”
The Malama Honua Fund award application process included a one-page essay explaining how the organization follows Aloha Grown’s philosophy, as well as a description of the project/program that the $500 award would be used to fund. All essays were thoroughly reviewed by an Aloha Grown selection committee.
Congratulations to the 2017 Malama Honua Award Winners! We applaud you for your dedication to sustainability efforts on the Big Island!
- – Parker School & Waimea Elementary School – “Kihapai Ho`oulu” Project
- – Kohala Youth Ranch – “Equine-Assisted Therapy” Program
- – Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School – “Farm to School”Program Hydroponics & Aquaponics Systems
- – Volcano School of Arts and Sciences – “Kalo Garden” Project
- – Na Wai Ola Public Charter School – “Third Grade Composting” ProjectFor more information on Aloha Grown, visit www.alohagrown.com
