Reach Out Pacific (REPAC)

03/20/2026

Met with these ladies from the RMI. I suggested the Marshalls go back to its original name, dredge the lagoon to save their atoll, and generate revenues from a fish processing facility.

03/07/2026

Micronesian health fair. Sharing life saving information with our neighbors from the region.

01/28/2026

Pohnpei-Kosrae blend. Paul Hadik lives in Kosrae and is married to a Pohnpeian. Kaylani Gallon is my employee, she’s Pohnpeian-Kosraen. We’re all striving to improve lives in Micronesia.

12/28/2025

I am thrilled to support the women of Kosrae, through a new business development center. I encouraged Costco, out of Hawaii, to donate to this valiant effort to grow the island's economy. Congratulations to Paul Hadick and his wife Sepe.

Church humanitarian partnership launches sewing and baking programs to strengthen families in Kosrae

11/20/2025

15,000 books sent to Kosrae in August are finally unloaded. The donation from the Friends of the Libraries of Hawaii will be shared with the College of Micronesia and local elementary schools.

11/14/2025

My new friend from the RMI, Jordan Lautej. He’s organizing a Christmas parade in Salt Lake. I’m going to work with him on empowering Hawaii’s Micronesian community.

10/09/2025

Increasing literacy in Micronesia, by sending 15,000 books from Hawaii. Friends of the Library’s blessings become Saipan’s educational foundation.

10/03/2025

Great conversation with Jenson Santos about issues in Micronesia. He’s currently an electrical engineer, originally from Pohnpei. We want to bring opportunities to kids in Micronesia. Bruce Robert

09/25/2025

Two of the fasting shrinking populations on earth are in Micronesia. The CNMI and RMI are seeing their people leaving. How do we flip this narrative?...

08/19/2025

Discussing economic development and energy ideas with Paul Hadik, from Kosrae. He leads a non profit that aims to empower islanders.

07/21/2025

Another successful mission accomplished! 30,000 books are heading to Kosrae and Saipan. Thank you to the Farrington football team, Friends of the Library of Hawai'i and Matson.

The popular “Friends of the Library of Hawaii” book sale ended today, and all books that were not sold are making their way to Micronesia.

07/16/2025

Seeking strong hands to load books bound for Saipan and Kosrae. Loading will take place this Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 pm at a warehouse in Kakaako Makai, 200 Keawe Street. (Map below)