LEAF Project is partnered with our good friends at the Institute for Human Services Family and Women’s Kaaahi St. shelter to complete a rooftop garden and learning center for their guests. The idea was the inspiration of LEAF consultant, Jim Hollyer. When Connie Mitchell, Executive Director of IHS, was approached with the idea, she presented it to her Board of Directors, and won overwhelming support and approval to move forward with the rooftop vision. Now it is really taking shape, under the direct care of IHS Operations Manager, Gordon Ortiz, whose enthusiasm for the project knows no bounds. Both aquaponic and hydroponic growing systems will be working side by side in the food production cycle. The plan is to train adults from the homeless population residing at the shelter who are interested in future employment by creating similar rooftops all over the islands to provide healthy food systems everywhere the sun shines upon our beautiful state. That is alot of jobs. Hunger and poverty can be a thing of the past with this innovative project. Contact us if you are interested in helping out in anyway.
