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Project Information
<br />* 42. Project Title EXHIBIT A
<br />Community Engagement and Stewardship Program
<br />43. Project Start Date
<br />07/01/2025
<br />44. Project End Date
<br />06/30/2026
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<br />45. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
<br />implemented.
<br />Hamakua
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<br />46. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief
<br />Funds.
<br />Council District 1
<br />*47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
<br />Pepe'ekeo Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is requesting funds for three projects under its community
<br />engagement and stewardship program: Aloha'Aina, Youth Sports, and Community Education Training. The Aloha'Aina
<br />Project consists of community service days dedicated to caring for the'aina at the shoreline. Activities include grass
<br />cutting, pruning overgrown bushes and trees, and teaching conservation practices. To prevent ocean erosion, native
<br />plants are propagated and transplanted along targeted areas, then nurtured and maintained. Sharing knowledge with
<br />upcoming generations ensures the shoreline remains a valuable community resource. PCDC maintains vehicular access
<br />to the shoreline through two separate areas, with three gates equipped with code locks. Keeping these gates functional
<br />allows members, kupuna (elders), and'ohana to access the shoreline, where kupuna share mo'olelo (stories),
<br />sustainable living practices through fishing and gathering, and insights about the old plantation days. The shoreline care
<br />will focus on Hilo Paliku, from Waima'au'au Stream in the south to Kapehu Stream in the north. The Youth Sports
<br />Project, held at the Kula'imano Baseball Field, supports year-round softball and baseball activities, with teams practicing
<br />twice weekly and participating in community -supported scrimmages. These activities provide essential opportunities for
<br />youth engagement and community involvement. The Community Education Training Project prepares the community for
<br />a range of outcomes and situations. Training includes emergency preparedness, CPR, suicide prevention, advanced
<br />directives, and basic first aid. PCDC enhances communication by offering training and meetings both in -person, at the
<br />Kula'imano Community Center, and electronically, with internet access and platforms like Zoom enabling participation for
<br />community members who cannot attend physically.
<br />* 48. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />The mission of the Pepe'ekeo Community Development Corporation is to facilitate people's voice, to identify, celebrate,
<br />and preserve the culture of Pepe'ekeo—through what is necessary, what we want to preserve, and what needs to
<br />change —to bring awareness to and address local issues, and to promote community while navigating our place in the
<br />greater Iahui.
<br />* 49. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
<br />The Pepe'ekeo Community Development Corporation (PCDC) coordinates and supports a Community Engagement and
<br />Stewardship Program, including emergency preparedness training, shoreline care, cultivation, and youth activities.
<br />Rooted in the community's plantation history, PCDC focuses on local interests such as fishing, hunting, and sports,
<br />which help keep Pepe'ekeo vibrant. Caring for the shoreline provides food, cultural continuity, and educational
<br />opportunities. Supporting youth activities builds teamwork, communication, and leadership skills —essential for servant
<br />leadership and community building. Pro -social events foster town pride and engagement, and by sustaining these
<br />programs, PCDC encourages other towns to develop similar initiatives.
<br />* 50. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />PCDC CRF Budget Form.xlsx
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