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Project Information * 37. Project Title EXHIBIT A Hawaii Island Community Outreach 38. Project Start Date **SKIPPED** 39. Project End Date **SKIPPED** * 40. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Hamakua Ka'u North Hilo North Kohala North Kona Puna South Hilo South Kohala South Kona 41. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 5 * 42. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation, doing business as Kumukahi Health + Wellness (KH+W), is seeking funds to support Hawari Island Community Outreach through its PO'E Department (Prevention Outreach and Engagement). This project will strengthen KH+W's risk reduction, public -benefit approach to HIV/STI (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexually Transmitted Infections) screening, prevention, counseling, training, and outreach for underserved Hawaii Island communities. Through office -based and field outreach, KH+W will expand practical prevention services that reduce harm, lower the risk of infectious blood -borne diseases such as HIV and viral hepatitis, and improve connections to care. Funding will support the purchase and distribution of first aid kits and other basic health and safety supplies during outreach, helping meet immediate needs while reducing barriers to engagement. It will also expand prevention and screening capacity by purchasing HIV tests for outreach and prevention activities, with participants connected to education, referrals, and follow-up services. In addition, funds will help build staff capacity by supporting KH+W's HIV and Hepatitis C (HepQ Navigator's phlebotomy certification training, increasing the organization's ability to provide responsive, field -based prevention services for confirmatory testing. Overall, this funding will strengthen outreach -based prevention services, improve access to practical health resources, and support a more effective, responsive Harm Reduction team serving Hawari Island residents with dignity, compassion, and cultural humility. * 43. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement KH+W connects Hawaii Island's at -risk community with health equity and wellness through collaboration, advocacy, and education, empowering people to live longer, happier, and healthier lives. * 44. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. KH+W is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit directly responsible for this project. The proposed Kumukahi Community Outreach Project will be carried out by the Prevention Outreach and Engagement Department, which consists of six staff based in its Hilo and Kona offices, as part of the organization's risk reduction and prevention mission. KH+W provides a range of services, including Med-QUEST navigation, overdose prevention, sexual health services, medical case management, and risk -reduction outreach. Kumukahi's stated purpose is to serve underserved communities on Hawari