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Project Information
<br />* 40. Project Title EXHIBIT A
<br />Kohala Intergenerational Center's 20th Anniversary Event
<br />41. Project Start Date
<br />03/14/2026
<br />42. Project End Date
<br />03/14/2026
<br />43. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
<br />implemented.
<br />North 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 />The Kohala Intergenerational Center (KIC), located at Kamehameha Park, is celebrating 20 years of partnership and
<br />.service to the North Kohala community. Completed in 2004 through a grassroots effort to create a safe and inclusive
<br />gathering space, KIC represents the power of collaboration between residents, local government, and nonprofit
<br />partners. In the early 1990s, North Kohala faced some of the highest substance abuse rates in Hawaii. Determined to
<br />bring positive change, local leaders and community partners united to develop a place that would strengthen families,
<br />support youth, and foster cultural connections. Although the initial site was later deemed unsafe, the community's
<br />dedication never faltered. With the guidance of committed leaders and the support of County officials and local
<br />contractors, KIC was realized and later gifted to the County of Hawaii as a lasting symbol of collective effort. Today,
<br />KIC continues to host youth, cultural, and community programs that enrich lives and strengthen intergenerational
<br />bonds. On March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m, to 2:00 p.m., Kahua PSa Mua will host a Wok Cook -Off in celebration of
<br />KIC's 20th anniversary, honoring the Center's founders and community achievements. The event will showcase
<br />products from local Kohala farmers, promote agricultural resilience, and highlight the uniqueness of diverse ethnic
<br />cuisines for the public to enjoy, while fostering fellowship, learning, and cultural appreciation.
<br />*46. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />Dedicated to enhancing communities through economic, conservation, preservation, social, and educational programs
<br />for youth and adults.
<br />*47. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
<br />Kahua Pa'a Mua has deep roots in the development and ongoing success of the Kohala Intergenerational Center. Its
<br />founding Executive Director, David Fuertes, played a key leadership role in the original planning, construction, and
<br />community partnerships that brought the Center to life. Building on that legacy, Kahua Pa'a Mua continues to promote
<br />youth mentorship and agricultural education through programs such as Ka Hana No'eau, which engages 50-100
<br />students annually in hands-on learning in crop production, animal husbandry, aquaculture, saddle -making, gardening,
<br />and culinary arts. The organization also hosted past "Wok Cook -Off" events that united government officials,
<br />community groups, and youth participants, fostering intergenerational learning and showcasing the power of
<br />community collaboration. This spirit continues through this 20th Anniversary Event.
<br />*48. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />CofH Contingency Budget 9.2026.xlsx
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawaii 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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