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37. Project Title EXHIBIT K-ipuka Farmacy Project 38. Project Start Date **SKIPPED** V 19. Project End Date **SkIPPED** 40. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Puna Ise P-elief FUTds. The lCipuka 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 15'au (medicinal plant garden) that provides a hands-on learning environment for individuals, families, and kOpuna. The garden cultivates key Hawaiian medicinal plants —such as'Ohaloa, 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-susta inability by cultivating thousands of starter plants annually for distribution to community members, empowering households to grow their own food and 15'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 Kipuka Farmacy also honors the legacy of the late Kumu Dane Kaohelani Silva, a respected kahuna 15'au lapa'au whose teachings and vision guide the project's development. As part of the future Puna Community Medical Campus, the Kipuka Farmacy serves as a living classroom, nursery, and community resource dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing holistic wellness for Puna residents. *43. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To promote and support the Puna Community Medical Center in providing readily accessible health care to t0l residents of, and visitors to Puna ;TZ-140310,11IFT M-MM-01 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 �Cipuka Farmacy is fully integrated into the Foundation's long-term vision for the future Puna Community Medical Campus. I 45. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. Puna Community Medical Center Foundation Bud et.xlsx 7__ T 11MINI lip 1011LO a