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Project Information * 38. Project Title EXHIBIT A Kpuka Farmacy Project 39. Project Start Date **SKIPPED** 40. Project End Date **SKIPPED** 41. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Puna 42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 4 *43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The IGpuka Farmacy project is an integrative Hawaiian Healing Center designed to strengthen community health through education, engagement, and access to culturally grounded wellness practices. Rooted in traditional Hawaiian knowledge and supported by contemporary scientific research, the project centers on a living mala la'au (medicinal plant garden) that provides a hands-on learning environment for individuals, families, and kupuna. The garden cultivates key Hawaiian medicinal plants —such as'uhaloa, noni,'olena,'awa, kukui, kalo, and others —selected for their ability to reduce harmful inflammation and support the prevention and management of chronic diseases common in the Puna community. The project promotes self-sustainability by cultivating thousands of starter plants annually for distribution to community members, empowering households to grow their own food and la'au at home. Educational workshops, health literacy initiatives, and culturally informed wellness coaching help participants build practical skills in self-care,'ohana care, and lifestyle restoration, including physical movement, nutrition, and traditional healing practices. The Kpuka Farmacy also honors the legacy of the late Kumu Dane Kaohelani Silva, a respected kahuna la'au lapa'au whose teachings and vision guide the project's development. As part of the future Puna Community Medical Campus, the Kpuka Farmacy serves as a living classroom, nursery, and community resource dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing holistic wellness for Puna residents. *44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To promote and support the Puna Community Medical Center in providing readily accessible health care to the residents of, and visitors to Puna. *45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. The Kpuka Farmacy is a core project of the Puna Community Medical Center Foundation (PCMCF), created to advance the organization's mission of promoting accessible, community -centered health care in Puna. PCMCF develops, operates, and oversees the Kpuka Farmacy as part of its Hawaiian Healing Center initiative. The organization manages the garden, coordinates educational and wellness activities, cultivates and distributes starter plants, and ensures the project aligns with broader goals of improving public health, cultural preservation, and community resilience. As a program of PCMCF, the Kpuka Farmacy is fully integrated into the Foundation's long-term vision for the future Puna Community Medical Campus. *46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. Puna Medical Center Foundation Budget.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.