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Project Information *44. Project Title Veterans Day Celebration 45. Project Start Date 11/11/2025 46. Project End Date **SKIPPED** *47. Please select all areas of HawaPl Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Ka'u *48. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 6 EXHIBIT A *49. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project Each year on Veterans Day,'0 Kau Kakou (OKK) hosts a free community lunch to honor those who served, continue to serve, as well as those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This year's celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at the OKK Market Grounds in Na alehu. The event brings together local Veterans and their'ohana to recognize their service through a shared meal, entertainment, and community connection. Since 2018, OKK's Veterans Day Celebration has expanded to include live entertainment by local performers who volunteer their time, informational booths, and a public tribute to all who have served, those currently serving, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The event is open to the public and free for all Veterans and their families. *50. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Sponsor and support community activities in the district of Kau that enhance the quality of life for keiki, kupuna, and businesses *51. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. O Kau Kakou, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, organizes and implements the event each year through its dedicated team of community volunteers. Volunteers plan the event, purchase supplies, prepare and serve food, set up and clean up, and help coordinate entertainment and information booths. The organization leverages donations, in - kind support; and volunteer labor to deliver a high -quality, respectful, and meaningful experience for Veterans and their loved ones. *52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. 2025-07-22 CD6 'O Kau Kakou Budget.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawari County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only If the proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. 53. 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 to be derived from your County fund request: Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities Public health and welfare of the people and the environment Victims of health or social crises *54. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. • Honor and recognize the service of U.S. military Veterans and their families in the Ka'u community. • Foster a sense of appreciation and community connection through a free, quality meal and shared celebration. • Provide a welcoming space for Veterans and their families to gather, connect with others, and access community resources. • Promote civic engagement and awareness of Veteran contributions among the broader public. *55. 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 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project? No