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Project Information * 47. Project Title EXHIBIT A First Responders' Kids' Camp 48. Project Start Date 10/06/2025 49. Project End Date 10/10/2025 50. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Hilo 51. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 5 * 52. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The First Responders' Kids' Day Camp will offer a peer support experience for 18 kids of first responders that will address some of the unique stress that they face. The following areas will be focused on during this day camp: children facing fear of their parents' safety, challenges faced while parents have shift work (weekends/holidays/24-7), parents missing important events, birthdays, family celebrations, school activities, and strengthening healthy relationship skills. Expected Outcomes: This CRF request will cover camp program costs for the operation of the First Responders' Kids' Day Camp for 18 children over 5 days (October 6-10, 2025) from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, at no cost to the child or parent. First Responder parents will have peace of mind knowing that their child/children are being cared for and supervised by trained staff. This focus group will collaborate with our non-profit, Friends of First Responders, and the Island of Hawaii YMCA. Friends of First Responders is a dedicated 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 high -stress, life-saving roles. * 53. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Friends of First Responders is a dedicated organization that provides crucial support to first responders and their families across the Hawaiian Islands. * 54. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Friends of First Responders is hosting this camp together with the Island of Hawai'i YMCA. We originated the concept of a day camp that brings first responder kids together to foster relationships and normalize the common stresses they face due to their parents' careers. * 55. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget First Responder Kids Camp.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds 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 benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. 56. 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: Educational concerns Public health and welfare of the people and the environment