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0 0 opportunities for present and future generations; access to quality education, housing and health care; adequate, well - maintained infrastructure and governmental services; access to recreational facilities and leisure activities; and positive interaction and respect among the citizenry. We must ensure that our families and youth are supported and nurtured. For example, after - school programs, sports, musical and other extracurricular activities beyond the school day help keep kids out of trouble; provide expanded learning opportunities and interests; and enhance social skills that make for well- rounded citizens. Having a safe and decent place to live, access to health care, and a safe haven when difficult times are upon us are measures of a humane and compassionate society. Parks, recreational and leisure activities enhance our quality of life by providing facilities, services and programs that meet the emotional, social and physical needs of communities. Providing access to recreational facilities and activities to meet the varied needs of differing communities (e.g., rural, urban, large and small communities) are important aspects of a healthy quality of life." • The Hawaii 2050 Plan states that "integrating a curriculum is a straightforward, measurable way to directly educate the next generation about these concerns but the effort has to expand beyond that. It has to be embraced by churches, temples, youth groups, canoe clubs and others. This social movement is already building and it cannot be confined to government action. We must also invest in a public awareness campaign about sustainability, and encourage cross - sector dialogue to address key long -term and sustainability issues facing our state." Hawaii's Volcano Circus is an educational organization. We believe that education is key for a sustainable Hawaii and fully embrace a major premise of the Hawaii 2050 Plan that "education and awareness of sustainability is essential to the plan's success." Through programs in our resident Charter School, our farmers market, SPACE workshops and performances, we are implementing the Hawaii 2050 Task Force goal "to educate Hawai `i's people by integrating the concepts of sustainability within Hawai `i's educational curriculum" because "such core concepts could provide the foundation for lifetime awareness about sustainability in the same way that Hawai `i's students learn about math, reading and history. Young people are our greatest asset. They are open and enthusiastic about sustainability as a mainstream concept. They use technology to connect with each other on this topic, and are developing their own environmental and community -based movement to plan for Hawai `i's future." The vision of our organization is to serve as a Champion and a Demonstration Model for self - sustainability since we believe that in the current economic climate, communities need to provide more services and facilities for themselves and not rely on county, state or federal government. The activities proposed in this application are essential to the sustainability of the Community Arts and Educational Center for the following reasons: • Twelve Public Performances and Twelve Dinner Show Fundraisers annually will provide essential experience for the training of our students alongside seasoned 13