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Project Information * 43. Project Title EXHIBIT A 22nd Annual Celebration of Life 44. Project Start Date '05/24/2026 45. Project End Date 05/24/2026 46. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Hilo 47. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 5 *48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. This year, Hawai'i Care Choices is expecting more than 3,500 attendees at the annual Celebration of Life event at Reeds Bay Beach Park. We anticipate a large increase due to our new outreach strategies and the expansion of our services, which have strengthened our connection with the community. Over the past year, the organization has increased its social media presence to reach younger caregivers supporting their loved ones. Services have also been expanded to North HawaPi for palliative care. A total of 1,000 lanterns will be available for purchase before the event. These lanterns provide families and individuals with a meaningful way to honor loved ones who have passed. Additional lanterns will be available at the event to ensure anyone who wishes to participate can join the memorial ceremony. The 2026 Obon Season for the entire island will begin at this event. Hilo's well-known Bon Dance Club from Meishon Temple will engage the audience with lively and popular Bon Dance selections. There will also be vendors, food trucks, and information booths from various organizations. For 2026, HawaPi Care Choices will continue to strengthen its collaboration with local businesses and nonprofit partners. These efforts help ensure that the Celebration of Life continues to serve as an opportunity for community outreach, connection, and shared healing for East HawaPi. *49. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To improve the lives of those we touch by offering support, guidance and compassionate care of body, mind and spirit. * 50. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. For 21 years, Hospice of Hilo, doing business as Hawai'i Care Choices, has hosted this community event to help educate the public about the bereavement services we provide. This free event gives grieving individuals and families a supportive space to learn that care is available, accessible, and adaptable to their personal needs. The Celebration of Life event also helps fill a significant gap in bereavement support, which is typically only covered by insurance for those who were receiving hospice services. By offering this gathering to the entire community, we ensure that compassionate, no -cost emotional support is available to anyone who needs it. * 51. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CD5 Hospice of Hilo CRF Budget.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the HawaPi 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.