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Project Information
<br />*43. Project Title
<br />First Responders' Kids' Day Camp
<br />44. Project Start Date
<br />10/06/2025
<br />45. Project End Date
<br />10/10/2025
<br />*46. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
<br />Hamakua
<br />Ka'u
<br />North Hilo
<br />North Kohala
<br />North Kona
<br />Puna
<br />South Hilo
<br />South Kohala
<br />South Kona
<br />*47. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
<br />Council District 3.
<br />EXHIBIT A
<br />*48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project
<br />The First Responders' Kids' Day Camp will serve 18 children from October 6-10, 2025, running daily from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. It will provide a peer support experience
<br />for children of first responders, helping them cope with the unique stressors they face. The camp will focus on children dealing with fears about their parents' safety, the
<br />challenges of shift work (including weekends, holidays, and 24/7 schedules), and the emotional impact of parents missing birthdays, school events, and family
<br />celebrations. The program will also emphasize strengthening healthy relationship skills. Activities will Include arts and crafts, excursions, water play, Indoor and outdoor
<br />games, daily physical exercise, and opportunities for creative expression. Children will receive breakfast, lunch, and two snacks daily, while parents benefit from flexible
<br />schedules and peace of mind knowing their children are in a safe, supportive environment
<br />*49.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />The YMCA is a nonprofit organization guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds, and
<br />walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.
<br />*50. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project
<br />The Island of Hawari YMCA is the lead 501(c)(3) organization responsible for planning, staffing, and delivering the First Responders' Kids' Day Camp. The YMCA will
<br />provide trained youth leaders and a Youth Director to operate the camp, which is licensed by the State of Hawari. The organization's mission aligns with the program's
<br />goals to strengthen families and promote youth development, health, and well-being. The CRF request directly supports YMCA staff salaries needed to run the camp.
<br />*51. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />2025-07-24 CD3 Island of HI YMCA Budget.xlsx
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public
<br />benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
<br />52. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, Improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits
<br />to be derived from your County fund request:
<br />Culture and the arts
<br />Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
<br />Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
<br />*53. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
<br />This program will serve approximately 18 children of first responders, providing parents with peace of mind knowing their children are cared for and supervised by
<br />trained staff. First Responder parents will have peace of mind knowing that their child/children are being cared for and supervised by trained staff. 100% of the children
<br />will be fed breakfast, lunch and snacks daily. 100% of the children will participate in activities including but not limited to: indoor/outdoor activities; arts & crafts;
<br />creative activities; sharing; journal writing, reflection time; physical exercise, and many more. 100% of the children will be afforded the opportunity to participate in pull-
<br />out sessions that focus on matters faced by families who play an important role as a First Responder. This focus group will be collaborated with the Friends of First
<br />Responders Hawaii whose mission is "Healthy First Responders, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities. The Friends of First Responders Hawari is a dedicated
<br />organization that provides crucial support to first responders and their families. This group will address the unique challenges faced by the kids whose parents serve in
<br />high -stress, life-saving roles.
<br />*54. For the project you are applying for, do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with another department of the County of Hawari during the current
<br />fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project?
<br />Yes
<br />*55. Which departrnent do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with for this project?
<br />Department of Parks and Recreation
<br />*56. Briefly describe the deliverables outlined in the contract/agreement for this project
<br />A $5,000 Contingency Relief Grant from Council District 2, administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation, supports payroll and administrative expenses to
<br />implement the First Responders' Kids' Day Camp, providing full -day programming, supervision, and structured peer -support services for approximately 18 children during
<br />Fall Break.
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