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Project Information * 43. Project Title EXHIBIT A Kohala Resilience Hub — Keiki Christmas Toy Drive 44. Project Start Date 11/01/2025 45. Project End Date 12/03/2025 * 46. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. North Kohala 47. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 9 * 48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Kohala Resilience Hub annually hosts a Keiki Christmas Toy Drive to provide holiday toys to children in North Kohala whose families face financial hardship. The project collects donated toys and monetary contributions from individuals and local businesses through large drop boxes placed throughout the community. The funds requested through this application will be used specifically to purchase toys to supplement donations, ensuring an adequate and diverse selection of items. Toys will be distributed at the Kohala Night Market —a community event organized by the Kohala Resilience Hub (a program of the North Kohala Community Resource Center) —held on December 3rd at the Kohala Resilience Hub Barn. Similar to a food or school supply drive, the toy drive offers free toys primarily to children from families experiencing financial need in an open and accessible setting. This approach promotes equity by directly supporting those in the community who might otherwise be unable to afford holiday toys, fostering community spirit and well-being during the holiday season. * 49.501(c)(3) Mission Statement Increase the number of successful community projects that benefit North Kohala through education, training, and bridges to funding. * 50. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. The Kohala Resilience Hub is a program of the North Kohala Community Resource Center, a 23-year-old 501(c)(3) organization serving as the fiscal sponsor. The Hub facilitates charitable initiatives that address community needs in North Kohala, including this toy drive, leveraging local partnerships and resources to maximize impact. * 51. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. KRH KEIKI TOY DRIVE BUDGET.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawai'i 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. 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 to be derived from your County fund request: Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities * 53. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. The success of the Keiki Christmas Toy Drive will be measured by the number of toys and monetary donations collected and distributed to children at the event. The primary outcome is ensuring that children from families experiencing financial hardship have access to holiday toys, thereby promoting community well-being and positive youth experiences. The project will maintain records of donations and distributions to ensure accountability and transparency. Ultimately, the greatest measure of success will be the smiles and gratitude of keiki participating in this cherished community event.