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Per §2-138 of the HawaPi 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. <br />52. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the <br />interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund <br />request: <br />Educational concerns <br />Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities <br />53. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these <br />funds. <br />With these funds, 355 books will be ordered, including 65 "Words Are Not for Hurting," 65 "Hands Are Not for Hitting," <br />65 "Worries Are Not Forever," 40 "Calm -Down Time," 30 "Voices Are Not for Yelling," 30 "Teeth Are Not for Biting," 30 <br />"Feet Are Not for Kicking," and 30 "Gentle Hands and Other Sing -Along Songs for Social -Emotional Learning." At least <br />five youth locations will host readings, reaching at least 150 preschool -age children. All 355 books will be distributed in <br />various sets to preschools and youth -affiliated organizations; for example, six sets of three books will be provided to <br />Friends of First Responders for an upcoming keiki retreat with first responder parents. Jackie Pualani Johnson will also <br />train additional adult and teenage community members, including Hilo High School Key Club members, to serve as <br />readers and help extend the project's impact. <br />