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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
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RESOLUTION NO. 684 26
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT
AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA YOUTH
FOUNDATION,INC.,FOR ITS HAMAKUA YOUTH CENTER PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc. (HYF), is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit
organization whose mission is to provide Hamakua youth the support and guidance essential to
positive growth by opening doorways to the world and sharing life skills rooted in the Hawaiian
values of kuleana, aloha, laulima(working together), and mahalo; and
WHEREAS, HYF is requesting funds for expenses relating to program staffing, which
will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of culture and
the arts, educational concerns,the needs of the poor,youth,the aged, and those with physical or
emotional disabilities, and the public health and welfare of the people and the environment;now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that, in
accordance with section 2-139(a)(2)(C) of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as
amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 1 are hereby transferred to the
Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc., for the
expenses and purposes identified in"Exhibit A,"a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, in the following amount as set forth below:
FUND: General
AMOUNT OF
APPROPRIATION: $5,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk-Council SVC—Contingency Relief $5,000
CREDITED TO:
1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $5,000
Public Programs
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Iamakua Youth Foundation, Inc. —Hamakua
Youth Center Programs)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Liquor Control and Director of Finance, and that the Director of
Finance is hereby authorized to make the necessary transfers in accordance with the terms of this
resolution.
Dated at Hilo , Hawai`i, this 7th day of October , 2026 .
INTRODUCED BY:
ATHER KIMBALL
Council Member
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`i GALIMBA X
HUSTACE X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA X
County of Hawaii on October 7, 2026
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
8 O.- 1 0
Reference: C-1084/Council
HAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 'Ct 4 26
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Project Information
*38. Project Title EXHIBIT A
Hamakua Youth Center Programs
39. Project Start Date
08/01/2026
40. Project End Date •
06/30/2027
*
41. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and
implemented.
Hamakua
*
42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 1
*43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
The Hamakua Youth Center offers the following programs: 1. Afterschool Care: Through academic and social-
emotional support,this afterschool program also incorporates traditional Hawaiian practices (e.g., kilo and'oli
welina)to strengthen youths'connection to place and community. Weather permitting, the Center prioritizes daily
outdoor time to support positive mental health outcomes. 2. Cultural Connections Summer Program: Rooted in
tenets of Native Hawaiian philosophy, this place based program centers environmental kinship while offering hands-
on opportunities with community partners and excursions to places of natural and cultural significance. 3. Athletics
Club: The Center's volleyball club offers a powerful platform for personal growth and development and fosters
critical life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, and leadership.The program comprises the following age
groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. 4. Career Exploration: This program engages older youth in
workforce and higher education preparation. In partnership with KO Education Center, students explore Hawaii
Community College's career pathways, including culinary, medical,fire/community safety, and agriculture/ranching
(including butchery). 5. Food Assistance: Many Hamakua youth are food insecure yet reside in areas with fertile soil
and a rich food-growing history. The quarterly food assistance program addresses barriers to food security,
highlights culturally relevant ingredients, and encourages conversations about food sovereignty. The Center strives
to meet realistic goals that address the challenges facing youth, identified as the following: (1) Hamakua is a rural
area and opportunities for innovative learning experiences are scarce, (2) Hawaiian culture is vulnerable to
commodification,which may compromise youth resilience, and (3) food-insecure, low-income youth are vulnerable
to impediments in social-emotional learning, potentially having long-term knock-on effects.
*44. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement
To open doorways to the world by sharing life skills rooted in the Hawaiian values of kuleana, aloha, laulima, and
mahalo.
*45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project.
Hamakua Youth Foundation, Inc., serves as the governing body of the Hamakua Youth Center(HYC). HYC was
founded in 1996 with initial support from the YWCA and officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) under the name
Hamakua Youth Foundation in 2009. The Foundation is led by a four-member Board of Directors and a staff of five:
a Program Director and two Program Specialists(who oversee program delivery), an Administrative Director(who
manages administrative operations), and an Associate Development Director(who manages grants and funding
partnerships). We also work closely with a contracted bookkeeper, a longtime and trusted member of our extended
HYC'ohana.All programs take place at the Hamakua Youth Center unless conducted offsite—such as volleyball
training or other off campus learning experiences.The Center currently operates from a rented storefront on Main
Street in Honoka'a.
*46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CRF Budget Form.xlsx
Public Purpose of Requested Funds
Per§2-138 of the Hawari 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.
*
47.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:
Culture and the arts
Educational concerns
Needs of the poor, youth,the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
*
48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
In its research,the Center has discovered that many challenges facing youth (those related to socioeconomic
security, mental health, and overall well-being) converge on social-emotional learning outcomes. To address these
challenges and measure growth, the organization developed the in-house KALM Assessment, guided by four tenets
of Native Hawaiian philosophy (kuleana, aloha, laulima, mahalo). KALM enables staff to model these values,
observe individual progress, and identify areas for growth. Staff reviews KALM data in regular meetings, using it to
adjust curricula, design new activities, and ensure that programming remains responsive and culturally grounded.
The Center's criteria for success include measurable gains in resilience, collaboration, and personal responsibility as
reflected in KALM indicators, alongside qualitative feedback from parents, teachers, and youth themselves.
Historically, the majority of participants demonstrate noticeable improvement by program completion, and the
Center expects at least 90% of enrolled youth in Academic Year 2026-2027 to show improved or consistent scores
across all four KALM indicators.The Center also utilizes qualitative pedagogical tools to monitor youth
comprehension of cultural learning in afterschool, summer, and teen programs. It expects similar growth in this
area, with at least 90% of youth showing improved cultural learning and a fortified cultural foundation.The Center
also expects the following outputs: 1. Afterschool Care: At least 40 youth enrolled; 3-4 major cultural learning
programs conducted 2. Summer Program: At least 20 youth enrolled; 3-4 major field trips or off-site learning
experiences conducted. 3. Career Exploration: At least 15 youth enrolled in career exploration sessions and at least
four sessions held 4. Athletics Club: At least 30 youth enrolled. 5. Food Assistance: At least 100 families served.
*
49. For the project you are applying for,do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement
with another department of the County of Hawaii during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30,
2027) related to this same project?
Yes
*
50. Which department do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with for this
project?
The Foundation has been awarded a Waiwai Grant through the Department of Finance. The Foundation will also
have an Impact Grant application under review by the Department of Research and Development.
*51. Briefly describe the deliverables outlined in the contract/agreement for this project.
For both grants, the Foundation proposed the same measurable outcomes described above.The$40,000 Waiwai
Grant includes $38,000 for personnel costs. CRF will provide additional support for program staff costs not covered
by the Waiwai Grant and will not duplicate expenses funded through the Waiwai Grant. The CRF supported
personnel will help deliver the programs and achieve the proposed outcomes.
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