Community Support Needed for Land Acquisition to Empower Future Generations

Our community has always been a place where people come together to support one another, share knowledge, and protect the environment that sustains us. If you have ever participated in a food distribution, joined a beach cleanup, attended a bodyboard clinic, learned ocean safety, or simply enjoyed events like the night market at Tradewinds Ranch, you know how much these efforts mean. Now, we face an important opportunity to secure a piece of land that will allow us to continue and grow this work for our keiki, ʻohana, and community for generations to come. We need your voice and your support.

Community garden space with native plants and gathering area

Why This Land Matters

This land is more than just soil and trees. It represents roots, resilience, and a future grounded in aloha ʻāina — love and respect for the land. Securing this space will provide a permanent home for programs that:

• Teach youth about food security through hands-on farming and gardening

• Offer ocean safety lessons that protect lives and build confidence

• Host cultural events that strengthen community bonds and honor traditions

• Support environmental stewardship to preserve our natural resources

  
  

Without a dedicated space, these programs risk losing momentum or disappearing altogether. Protecting this land means protecting the future of our community.

How Our Programs Impact Lives

Many of you have shared stories about how these programs have touched your life or the lives of your family members. For example:

• Families who rely on fresh produce from food distributions during tough times

• Children who gained confidence and skills through ocean safety lessons and bodyboard clinics

• Elders who find joy in passing down cultural knowledge at community gatherings

• Volunteers who feel a deep connection to the land after participating in beach cleanups

  
  

These stories show the real, lasting impact of our work. They also highlight why this land acquisition is so urgent.

Why Your Support Matters

One of the most important parts of the land acquisition process is demonstrating strong community support. This means letters of support from people like you. Your letter doesn’t have to be long or fancy. Just share:

• How our programs have impacted you or your family

• Why this work matters to our community

• Why protecting land for youth, food security, ocean stewardship, and cultural connection is important

  
  

Every voice matters. Every story counts. Your letter can make a difference in helping us secure this land.

How to Send Your Letter of Support

If you are willing to help, please reach out by direct message or email at kim@farmkinetings.com. We can provide prompts and make the process easy. Your support will help us show the grant committee that this land is vital to our community’s future.

What This Land Will Enable

With this land, we can:

• Expand food distribution programs to reach more families in need

• Create safe, accessible spaces for ocean safety education and recreation

• Develop cultural programs that connect keiki to their heritage and ʻāina

• Build resilience by fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable practices

  
  

This land will be a foundation for generations to come, a place where community thrives and grows stronger.

Join Us in Building a Stronger Future

This is a moment to come together and stand with our community. Your support will help protect a space that nurtures health, culture, and connection. It will ensure that our keiki and ʻohana have a place to learn, grow, and thrive.

Please consider sending your letter of support today. Together, we can secure this land and continue building a future grounded in aloha ʻāina.

Mahalo nui loa for standing with us. We truly could not do this without you.