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Island, address social determinants of health, and improve access to care, which directly aligns with this project's outreach, first aid, testing, and HN/HepC reduction support activities. * 45. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawaii 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. 46. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund request: Public health and welfare of the people and the environment Victims of health or social crises * 47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Kumukahi Health + Wellness will provide a risk reduction, public -benefit approach centered on HIV/STI screening, prevention, counseling, training, and outreach for underserved Hawaii Island communities. With this funding, the organization aims to achieve the following outcomes: increase the distribution of basic health and safety supplies by purchasing and distributing first aid kits during outreach. Success will be measured by the number of kits purchased, the number distributed, and the number of outreach participants receiving supplies. The organization will expand prevention and screening capacity by purchasing HIV tests. Success will be measured by the number of tests purchased, the number used in outreach or prevention activities, and the number of participants connected to education, referrals, or follow-up services as a result. KH+W will also build staff capacity in prevention services by supporting its HIV and HepC Navigator's phlebotomy certification training. Success will be measured by enrollment in the certification course, completion of training, and increased ability to support field -based prevention services. Additionally, KH+W will strengthen connections to care for underserved community members reached through outreach. Success will be measured by the number of individuals engaged, the number referred to prevention or care services, and the number successfully linked to follow-up support. Overall, these funds will help improve access to practical health resources, strengthen outreach -based prevention services, and increase the effectiveness of the Harm Reduction team, resulting in a more responsive community outreach program that better meets immediate health needs and improves pathways to care for Hawaii Island residents.