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Project Information
<br />* 46. Project Title EXHIBIT A
<br />Tutu's House
<br />47. Project Start Date
<br />.12/01/2025
<br />48. Project End Date
<br />06/30/2026
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<br />49. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
<br />South Kohala
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<br />So. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief
<br />Funds.
<br />Council District 9
<br />* 51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
<br />Tutu's House is founded on the concept that strong relationships and social connections are essential to the health and
<br />well-being of individuals, as well as to a thriving community. Since its founding, Tutu's House has provided a welcoming,
<br />safe space in Waimea based on mutual respect and non judgment, offering equitable access free of charge. The program
<br />conducts outreach to engage volunteer activity leaders and partner organizations, collaborating with 90 individuals and
<br />community groups. Over time, Tutu's House has become a well -regarded place to find help identifying resources and
<br />solutions to a variety of life challenges. To support the program, a grant is being requested to provide funding for key
<br />furniture and technology needs. Tutu's house coordinates activity schedules and prepares spaces for gatherings
<br />throughout the year, including cultural and community action groups, shared interest activities, movement activities,
<br />support groups, and evidence -based workshops. Staff maintain gathering spaces with tables, chairs, and housekeeping
<br />and provide technical support for audio/visual needs, including Meeting Owl devices, large screen monitors, computers,
<br />internet, and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom. Email announcements reach 1,504 subscribers, printed
<br />calendars are distributed monthly (circulation 700), online calendars are updated regularly, and participants are registered
<br />for each activity. Programs are offered in -person, online, or in hybrid formats, supported by two meeting spaces, tables,
<br />and chairs, audio/visual equipment, and computer and internet connectivity with staff support as need. The requested
<br />computer and additional tables will ensure Tutu's House can continue providing a safe, accessible, and engaging
<br />programming for the community.
<br />*52. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />To facilitate a vision of lokahi, harmony, and balance among the diverse people of Hawaii, and to encourage each person
<br />to contribute their deepest values, create a shared vision, and continuously improve our communities.
<br />* 53. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
<br />Tutu's House is a program of Friends of the Future, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 to support the health and
<br />wellness of Hawari Island communities. Following a community health needs assessment, Friends of the Future's Health &
<br />Wellness Group established Tutu's House in 1994 as a safe and welcoming space offering holistic educational resources for
<br />the body, mind, and spirit. Since its launch, Friends of the Future has managed and guided the program, connecting
<br />individuals with local healthcare providers, organizations, and resources to improve overall community wellness.
<br />* 54. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />2025 TH Discretionary, Relief Fund Budget .xlsx
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawari 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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