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Project Information
<br />* 40. Project Title EXHIBIT A
<br />Boys to Men Hawaii Mentoring Program
<br />41. Project Start Date
<br />10/30/2025
<br />42. Project End Date
<br />06/30/2026
<br />43. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
<br />implemented.
<br />South Kohala
<br />44. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
<br />Relief Funds.
<br />Council District 9
<br />*45. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
<br />Boys to Men Hawari (BTMH) provides group mentoring to middle and high school boys in South Kohala who face
<br />challenges such as fatherlessness, a lack of positive male role models, behavioral struggles, and academic difficulties.
<br />The program creates a safe space where boys meet weekly in small groups called 3-Groups, facilitated by volunteer
<br />mentors who guide discussions, model healthy behaviors, and foster self-confidence, responsibility, and respect. Lead
<br />mentors coordinate 3-Groups by working with schools, planning activities, gathering supplies, and managing data,
<br />while other mentors contribute their time and guidance. Together, mentors and boys build strong relationships that
<br />foster trust, accountability, and resilience. In addition to J-Groups, BTMH invests in mentor development through
<br />,gatherings and training. New mentor training introduces safety protocols, facilitation techniques, and organizational
<br />policies, while ongoing training builds mentors'skills in facilitation and engagement. These sessions strengthen the
<br />volunteer base and ensure program quality. The program also offers experiences such as Adventure Weekends and the
<br />Rite of Passage Weekend (ROPW). These camping -based retreats take place in rural settings and provide deeper
<br />opportunities for boys to explore social -emotional learning, leadership, and life skills. ROPWs help participants identify
<br />personal obstacles and envision the kind of men they want to become. Once a boy completes his first ROPW, he is
<br />recognized as a leader and takes on more responsibility in future J-Groups and subsequent ROPWs, often serving
<br />alongside mentors to prepare and lead the weekend. Finally, day trips and outings supplement regular programming
<br />by exposing boys to community activities in supportive environments. These outings, along with weekly meetings and
<br />weekend events, create a holistic mentoring model that supports personal growth, strengthens schools and families,
<br />and builds connections across the community.
<br />*46. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />To build communities of male role models who, through consistent group mentoring, encourage and empower teenage
<br />boys to follow their dreams.
<br />*47. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
<br />Boys to Men Mentoring Hawari is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating the Boys to Men Hawari
<br />Mentoring Program. The organization oversees all aspects of operations, including mentor recruitment and training,
<br />school and community partnerships, program delivery, data collection, and reporting. The program reaches boys at
<br />Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School, Kohala Middle School, Kohala High School, and Waikoloa Middle
<br />School, reflecting the organization's core purpose of providing guidance, structure, and support during critical years of
<br />development. Funds granted will be used exclusively to sustain and expand the program, ensuring measurable
<br />benefits for Hawari s youth, families, and communities.
<br />* 48. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />CRF Budget Form BTMH.xlsx
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