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Project Information * 46. Project Title EXHIBIT A "Keeper of the Bay" Community Screening at Kahilu Theatre 47. Project Start Date 01/11/2026 48. Project End Date .01/11/2026 * 49. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Kohala * 50. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 9 * 51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Kohala Center, Inc., (hereinafter the "The Kohala Center', in partnership with Kahilu Theatre, will host a community gathering featuring the first -ever screening of"Keeper of the Bay" in Kohala. Nominated for the 54th annual Northern California Area Emmy Award, this documentary highlights Aunty Cindi Punihaole, a treasured community member of Kona and director at The Kohala Center for almost 20 years. Directed by Ashley LoFaso and co - produced by LoFaso and Dear Ocean, Keeper of the Bay chronicles Aunty Cindi s lifelong commitment to saving the coral reefs of Kahalu'u Bay, honoring her family's legacy through a blend of Indigenous knowledge, science, and the spirit of aloha %ina. A story of aloha, kuleana, and hope, this soul -stirring film lifts her voice, raising awareness worldwide and inspiring global action. The screening of the documentary will take place on January 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The event is designed not only to honor Aunty Cindi's legacy but also to ignite a movement that inspires, educates, and empowers the community to protect the natural resources of Kohala that sustain all. The Kohala Center aims to unite elected officials, community leaders, educators, and environmental advocates to build partnerships that inspire and empower keiki to become the next generation of'aina protectors. * 52. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement H'anai pilina, to respectfully engage the Island of Hawal'l. * 53. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Aunty Cindi Punihaole, a kama'aina of Kona, has worked with The Kohala Center for nearly 20 years, dedicating her efforts to protecting Kahalu'u Bay and restoring it to a state of pono. Kahalu u Bay is a vital nursery for fish and other marine life along the Kona-Kohala Coast, contributing to the ecological, economic, and cultural sustainability of North and West Hawai'i. The event will include a question and answer and talk -story session with Aunty Cindi and The Kohala Center team after the film, as well as information about The Kohala Center and the intended impact of its work in North Hawai'i and beyond. One desired outcome is to inspire attendees to support The Kohala Center's work, especially by volunteering, which helps the organization continue to build a passionate community that can increase resilience across all'aina. * 54. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form The Kohala Center 11.10.25.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.