When young people have a safe place to turn, they’re more likely to stay connected to school, pursue employment, build healthy relationships, and overcome life’s challenges. But for many youth in East Hawaiʻi, finding that …
Summer is here, and while it often brings thoughts of beach days, family adventures, and a break from school routines, it can also bring new challenges for families. With children home for the summer, many …
Each year, the Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count provides a snapshot of homelessness on Hawaiʻi Island, and also tells a story about our community. It tells us where we are making progress, where challenges remain, and …
When we talk about child abuse and neglect, the conversation can feel heavy. Sometimes it even feels distant, like it’s something that happens somewhere else, to someone else. But the truth is, prevention starts in …
Not everyone who needs help knows where to find it. And for many families and young people experiencing homelessness, finding help can often feel out of reach. When you’re living out of a car, staying …
At Neighborhood Place of Puna, we believe strong families build strong communities. That belief is behind our newest initiatives serving East Hawaiʻi: the Family & Youth Street Outreach Program and the Neighborhood Place Resource Centers …
In 2025, families, youth, and individuals across Hawaiʻi Island turned to Neighborhood Place of Puna during moments of crisis, transition, and hope. Through new programs, expanded drop-in centers, and deepened partnerships, we widened access to …
The holiday season has a way of reminding us what truly matters: connection, compassion, and showing up for one another, especially when times are hard. Here on Hawaiʻi Island, many of our neighbors are facing …
For many families on Hawaiʻi Island, accessing support isn’t always simple. Whether you live in Puna, Kaʻū, Hilo, Honokaʻa, or one of the many rural areas in between, getting from Point A to Point B …
Every year on October 10, people around the world observe World Homeless Day, a time to raise awareness, celebrate progress, and recommit to the shared goal of ending homelessness. Here on Hawaiʻi Island, for many …
