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RE:Testimony in support of Reso. i iFutures
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeanna Rimmer Aloha Councilwoman Kierkiewicz and members of the awai'i County Council,
President
Ho'ola Veteran Services,d.b.a. Ho'ola Farms goal is to connect veterans with
Lani Weigert agricultural opportunities, helping them contribute to rural prosperity and
Vice President achieve an enhanced quality of life for themselves,their families, and our
John Emmons community.
Secretary
Ho'ola Farms has signed on as a supporter and advocate of the `Aina Aloha
Rochelle Mata
Treasure Economic Futures declaration, and we actively encourage our community to
participate in the Mrocess because we recognize a strong alignment in both the
LitoArkangel principles of the `Aina Aloha Declaration and the Huliau Action Agenda which
Board Member aims to shift mindsets toward a belief that our community has the ability to
affect positive transformation.
Mahalo nui for taking this important step to demonstrate your commitment to
"community driven,government supported" initiatives, and begin to transform
systems to provide for both community voice and community power.
With Gratitude,
Emily E. Emmons n
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Co-Founder& Executive Director, HO'Ola Veteran Services
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Comm. No.oil
Ref. Date 1104
Ho'ola Farms:Growing Veterans provides agricultural training,hands-on educational opportunities and therapy
options for veterans&their families,along with the community,with hopes to create sustainability&well being for
all.