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<br />40, Project Title EXHIBIT
<br />2nd Annual Ka'0 Wellness Festival
<br />41, Project Start Date
<br />04/04/2026
<br />42, Project End Date
<br />04/04/2026
<br />43. Please select all areas of Hawal"! Island where the project will be administered,, delivered,, and implemented.
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<br />44. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief
<br />Funds,
<br />Council District 6
<br />* 45, In 2,,000 characters or less, describe the project.
<br />The 2nd Annual KeU Wellness Festival, taking place at the Ocean View Community Center on April 4,, 2026, promotes
<br />health and wellness throughout the KeD community by bringing together a diverse range of local businesses and
<br />professionals offering health and wellness services and products. Participants include fitness studios, nutrition experts,
<br />yoga instructors,, medical doctors, therapists., alternative medicine practitioners, energy healers, and mental health
<br />professionals. This variety ensures a holistic approach to well-being that meets the unique needs of individuals and
<br />families. The festival creates a welcoming space for attendees interested in improving their physical., mental, and
<br />emotional health. It provides opportunities to explore health resources,, connect with experts, and discover innovative
<br />products and services. Designated vendor areas and three breakout classrooms support direct engagement and
<br />educational workshops on topics such as nutrition, fitness, mental health,, stress reduction,, and traditional healing
<br />practices. Additionally, the festival offers healthy food options and entertainment to enhance the experience and promote
<br />a balanced lifestyle. By combining education., community engagement, and wellness promotion,, the festival fosters a
<br />culture of resilience and informed decision -making. It supports long-term healthy lifestyle changes and economic vitality
<br />by uplifting local wellness businesses. Rooted in the spirit of aloha,, the event encourages inclusivity, respect, and
<br />collaboration to build a healthier,, stronger Ke(i community where everyone feels valued and empowered.
<br />*46, 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />Alanui "0 Ka'Fj serves Hawaii Island by fostering an appreciation of the history of KYO., improving the economic vitality
<br />through community -based projects,, planning., and education, and serving the needs of the community through enrichment
<br />programs and projects that promote well-being, health, safety, art, and culture.
<br />* 47, In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
<br />Alanui'® Ka'0's mission deeply aligns with the vision of the festival,, as both center on uplifting the community through
<br />education, wellness, and culture. The festival embodies the organization"s commitment to creating opportunities for
<br />community enrichment that inspire health,, resilience,, and connection, offering workshops, wellness practices., and cultural
<br />sharing that echo its dedication to building a thriving future rooted in respect., innovation, and aloha. Just as the mission
<br />calls for safeguarding heritage while nurturing the well-being of today's community, the festival serves as a living example
<br />of this work —celebrating the spirit of Ke[i while promoting balance of mind, body, and spirit. By supporting such
<br />initiatives, Alanui '® Ka'0 furthers its purpose of fostering creativity, collaboration., and pathways to healing that empower
<br />individuals and strengthen the bonds of the community. In these ways,, the festival reflects and advances the heart of the
<br />organization"s mission.
<br />* 48. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawai"i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition., as amended),. the County may grant an award only if the
<br />proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
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