Sign-On Letter Campaign
The new administration has sparked a renewed sense of purpose and possibility at Funder Hui. In moments like these—when the path forward feels both scary and uncertain—we are reminded of the incredible strength that lies within our community. It is our shared commitment to care, connection, and collaboration that lights the way.
At Funder Hui, we believe that relationships are the foundation of meaningful change. As we move into this new chapter together, we are committed to creating spaces where challenging conversations can happen with compassion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and where trust and understanding are strengthened.
This is a time to lean in with hope and determination. Change can be daunting, but it also brings opportunities to grow, reflect, and build something better together. By coming together with open hearts and shared values, we can create a future that centers equity, compassion, and resilience—one that uplifts every person and every community.
The signatories of this letter stand proudly alongside our frontline partners and pledge to invest boldly in projects, people, and programs that are advancing equity, driving shared prosperity, and celebrating the rich diversity that makes Hawaiʻi so special. We remain steadfast in our commitment to protect and uplift our people, our rights, our environment, and the progress we’ve made together. We commit to deploying our resources with purpose, speaking up for what is right, and standing against injustice wherever it arises.
In the months ahead, we will continue to hold space for connection and action. From critical conversations to collaborative strategies, we are here to listen, learn, and build with you.
Together, we will rise to meet this moment with courage, optimism, and aloha for one another.
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Alexis Ching • ʻEwalu Industries
Anne Keir • Keith and Judy Swayne Fund
Ashley Lukens • Frost Family Foundation
Caroline Landry • KLCF
Chris Speere • Hale Ihe Consulting
Cynthia Kubas
Deborah Anderson • Anderson Law
Denise Gilliam • FEMA
Doreen Wong • University of Hawai‘i & Diversity VC
Emma Broderick • Puʻuhonua Society
Harmonee Williams • Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance
Jaclyn Johnson Armstrong • Johnson ʻOhana Foundation • Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
Jeff Gilbreath • Hawaiʻi Community Lending
Jesse Cooke • Ulupono Initiative
Josh Heimowitz • Pacific Whale Foundation
Karin Frost • Frost Family Foundation
Kelly King
Kerrie Urosevich • Early Childhood Action Strategy
Kuʻuleinani Maunupau • Native Hawaiian Philanthropy
Laura Acasio • Hawai‘i County Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience
Laura Ellis Thielen • Partners In Care – O‘ahu Continuum of Care
Lianna Bishop • Zilber Family Foundation
Lisa Kimura • Kaiser Permanente
Margaret Pulver • Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Maria Quidez • Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
Maria-Elena Caprio
Marina Piscolish • Mapping Change
Michael Kramer • Natural Investments PBLLC
Michelle Bartell • Aloha United Way
Miles Patrie
Nettie Aquino • Nā Kia‘i O Maui
Nicole Milne • Hawai‘i Good Food Alliance
Noelani Lee • Halau Hakalau LLC
Sanoe Marfil • Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Sara Tekula • Kula Community Watershed Alliance
Shavone Lave • Wai‘anae Economic Development Council
Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni • Partners In Development Foundation
Shelley Ng • Parents And Children Together
Stacey Casco • Joseph & Josephines LLC
Sunny Chen • Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, Coalition of Hawai‘i
Susan Maddox • Friends of the Future
Tyrone Montyare • Protect & Preserve Hawai‘i
Veronica M. Jachowski • Maui Roots Reborn
Veronica Mendoza • Maui Roots Reborn
Vivian Pham • Kaiser Permanente
