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J+tY'OF N1!r COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII rE.OFH` RESOLUTION NO. 332 23 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE YWCA OF HAWAII ISLAND TO PROMOTE ITS 24-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS HOTLINE. WHEREAS, the YWCA of Hawaii Island (YWCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all; and WHEREAS, the YWCA's Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) program, in partnership with the Police Department, provides an array of support for victims of sexual assault, including free, confidential counseling, crisis intervention, therapeutic services, and a 24 -Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline; and WHEREAS, last year, the YMCA responded to 1,597 crisis and support calls on its 24 -Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline, which serves as a lifeline for women, men, and children who have survived sexual assault and need support on their journey towards healing; and WHEREAS, the hotline also has a team of advocates who assist survivors with navigating medical and legal processes by explaining their options, arranging nursing exams, and coordinating with police, prosecutors, and healthcare providers; and WHEREAS, the YWCA is requesting funds to cover advertising costs to promote its 24 -Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney supports projects that improve the criminal justice system by identifying areas of need and working collaboratively with other criminal justice agencies and the community to improve the quality of life in Hawaii County; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-139(a)(2)(A) of the Hawaii County Code, Contingency Relief funds shall be transferred to an accepting County department/agency via resolution identifying the nonprofit organization and the specific program, project, event, activity, service, equipment, materials, or supplies for which the grant shall be used; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that Contingency Relief funds from Council District 4 will be appropriated to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to provide a grant to the YWCA of Hawaii Island to promote its 24 -Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline.