The well-being of Native Hawaiians is deeply rooted in our connection to the land. Dignified housing for Hawaiians in Hawaiʻi.
Building a Future for Native Hawaiian Families: Strengthening Hawaiʻi Through Culture and Community
Support House Bill 606
This campaign is dedicated to rallying community support for HB606, a critical bill aimed at increasing funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). With 29,000 Native Hawaiians still waiting on the DHHL waitlist, skyrocketing housing costs—fueled by foreign investment, short-term rentals, and the U.S. military—have left many in our lāhui facing houselessness and unstable living conditions.
A strong Kanaka Maoli population ensures that Hawaiian culture, traditions, and values continue to thrive. This cultural vitality is not only essential to our lāhui but also enriches all of Hawaiʻi, fostering a deeper connection to the land (ʻāina) and a stronger sense of community.
To honor the vision of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole and fulfill the promise of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, we must secure the resources needed to provide safe, affordable, and dignified housing for Native Hawaiian families. Together, through HB606, we can build a Hawaiʻi where culture, community, and opportunity flourish for generations to come.
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IT’S TIME TO END THE WAIT.
FUND HAWAIIAN HOMES NOW!
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HB606 is requesting a $600M appropriation to build more homes for Native Hawaiians. The Time to Act is Now.
What You Can Do:
Sign up (below) to stay informed about key initiatives.
Participate in calls to action, including providing testimony.
Advocate for more funding for DHHL by contacting your legislator and expressing your support for increased resources to address the housing needs of Native Hawaiians.
MAHALO NUI.
We would like to extend our deepest mahalo to the members of the Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus and the following Representatives for introducing HB606, a bill that holds the promise of transforming lives and strengthening our lāhui:
Representatives POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, and TARNAS.
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Hawaiʻi’s rising cost of living, including soaring rents and a median home price of $799,000, continues to push many Native Hawaiians to the margins. With 29,000 families still waiting on DHHL’s list, the time for action is now. By supporting increased funding for Hawaiian Homes, we can help create lasting solutions that keep our lāhui rooted in our homeland.
We invite you to connect with us by sharing your contact information. Stay informed about our campaign, upcoming calls to action, and ways to advocate for Native Hawaiian housing. Together, we can make a difference. Mahalo!