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Need Information? Housing? Food Assitance? Family Support? Community Resources? Call Us! (808) 965-5550 |
Our mission: E Malama Pono Kakou
Empowering families and communities in Puna by building strong foundations through healthy relationships that value each person's uniqueness.
Events and Meetings
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| Sat May 19— | Farmer's Market at Hilo Coffee Mill |
| Sat May 19— | It's A'Bout Family |
| Sat May 19— | Art Classes at Village Toy Shop |
| Sat May 19— | Pahoa Plan Working Groups Orientation & Sign-up |
| Mon May 21— | Pattern Changing-DV Support |
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Neighborhood Place of Puna is a community based 501(c)3 non profit organization that services families through partnerships with public and private agencies and groups. The focus is on the well-being of families and the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the Puna community. NPP is a neighborly place that serves as a hub for joint efforts and collaboration.
Programs funded through grants from Blueprint For Change, Hawai'i Island United Way, County of Hawai'i, Hawai'i Children's Trust Fund, and the Office of Hawai'ian Affairs.
News
Jr. Roller Derby Fun It's A'bout Family - A fundraiser with the Big Island Babes: Jr. Roller Derby
Saturday May 19th, Doors open at 10 am, first bout is 11am at the Civic Center. Hilo's own Jr. Roller Derby team the "Big Island Babes" will be skating to support Neighborhood Place of Puna. General Admission Tickets $5, $2 Children 12 and under. Tickets available at Neighborhood Place of Puna or ask your favorite Jr. Derby Girl.
All proceeds will go to support Neighborhood Place of Puna and its work of Strenghtening Families and Communities to help prevent child abuse and Neglect.
Listen to the Big Island Babes promote the upcoming bout! [ ...more ]
Differential Response Training - May 9th
Neighborhood Place of Puna in cooperation with DHC-CWS will be offering a "Differential Response Training" on Wednesday, May 9th at the Church of the Holy Apostles. [ ...more ]
Celebrate Your Family-April 21 @ Sangha Hall
Please join us on April 21st at Sangha Hall for the 8th annual Celebrate Your Family. [ ...more ]
Kupuna Caregiver Support Group
Free support group for Kupuna caring for children. Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Neighborhood Place of Puna-Mt. View. Space is limited. To register, please call Neighborhood Place of Puna at 965-5550. [ ...more ]
FREE Kamalama Parenting Classes begin April 3
Kamalama is a Hawaiian values base parenting program. [ ...more ]
Easter Party
Please join Neighborhood Place of Puna for games, prizes, and an Easter Egg Hunt at our Easter Party in Mt View. [ ...more ]
Pahoa Elementary, Intermediate, and High Schools Ho'iki
A Celebration of Learning Promoting Literacy in our Schools. Saturday, April 28, 10am-2pm at Pāhoa School Cafeteria and Campus. Performances, interactive presentations, and displays by grades k-12. [ ...more ]
`Ohana Fun Day Saturday March 24, 9am to 2pm at Herbert C. Shipman Park in Kea'au. Games, Music, Make & Take Activities. Fun for the entire Ohana. [ ...more ]
Kupuna Caregiver Support Group
Free support group for Kupuna caring for children. [ ...more ]
Over 150 attend “Empowering the Micronesian Community: Strategies for Action” conference
Over 150 attended an all day conference on Monday February 27th at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, entitled “Empowering the Micronesian Community: Strategies for Action.” In attendance were, health care providers, educators, service providers, outreach workers, Micronesians, clergy, government representatives, and community members. [ ...more ]
