“So far I’ve learned in this program that every bit counts and helps. I am just so happy to be here in HYCC and every time I go home, I tell everyone how grateful I am! I love HYCC!!” Emily Cadiz

“All the work we’ve done really starts a spark that could eventually lead to a change of thinking and a call of action within the people of Hawaii. I want to be able to make a change in my Hawaii, and through this program I believe I have.” Tomi Suzuki

“This summer changed my outlook at conservation a lot. It made me more aware of what’s happening in the field and what we are doing to save our environment.” Chelsey Borge

“There’s so much work to do that many people think nothings happening. Conservation must be a lifestyle to see change. It’s made me want to conserve much more.” Peter Landon

“Though the work can be hard and vigorous, at the end of the day it’s all worth it because you go home with a sense of fulfillment because you took your time to make the world a better place.” Kyla Winthers-Barcelona

“I love the feeling of knowing that I am helping our home/land be a better place for our future generations so they will know how our home/land really should look like.” Grazel Caceres

“Before I started HYCC I wanted to leave Hawaii. I thought there was nothing here for me. I now know my place is here working to make Hawaii better than it was and to save our native forests for our future generations.” Michael Sarsfield

Hey past members, have something positive to share?
Call (808) 735-1221 or e-mail us at info@kupuhawaii.org to share your stories!