“Best wishes on your Laulima Eco Farms project. Self-sufficiency is a very desirable goal. Aloha” Mazie K. Hirono U.S. House of Representatives                       

“Your idea to use some of the undeveloped land at the back of Manoa valley for farming is very admirable, given the need for food sustainability in Hawaii.”   Scott Wilson, President Malama o Manoa Community Board 

“I am glad you are moving forward on your fabulous idea…wishing you the blessings that this (LEAF) project deserves! ”  James R. Hollyer, Project Manager, Agricultural Development in the American Pacific (ADAP) Project, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources 

 ”I  want to thank you for getting involved … your participation is very much welcome and should enrich the overall process and outcome… I am very excited about the possibilities that exist for the area (Punalu’u, Oahu island) and I know the planning process will identify some incredible opportunities… “ Giorgio Caldarone, Regional Manager Land Assets Division-Endowment Group Kamehameha School

“The  Interfaith Alliance  Hawaii  fully supports  the Laulima Eco Farms project. It is a forward looking community enterprise, an encouraging promise for food sustainability for the poor in Hawaii. We wish you the best and pledge to be good partners with you”    Rev. Sam Cox, Treasurer and Email Coordinator, The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii.  

“Aloha mai , I love your mana’o and values and pledge my support in however I may
be of assistance.”   Jerry Konanui, esteemed Taro grower and educator from Hawai`i Island

 ”I am writing in support of LEAF’s desire to establish urban gardens that  could be cared for by homeless individuals and families with the intention of promoting self-sufficiency.  The project has many beneficial aspects, not the least of which would be adding capacity for food sustainability of our island population.   IHS,  the Institute for Human Services, is intending to collaborate with  the LEAF Project by referring potential urban farmers from our homelesss populations and are exploring whether IHS might even be a site for a small garden.   We hope that you will lend your suppport to LEAF as they share their vision with our Honolulu Community.”   Sincerely, Connie Mitchell, IHS Executive Director