Aloha friends, This past week Neighborhood Place of Puna suffered a blow from an unexpected pipe burst. As you know, our operations are small and we rely on grants and donations to maintain our services to the community. When unexpected situations like this happen, it can impact our ability to …
Happy November! November is harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere. It is when we harvest the last fruits of our labor before the cold and quiet of winter sets in. It is a time of abundance and for giving thanks. In the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving in November. It …
This weekend Neighborhood Place of Puna joined the East Hawaii Coalition to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect to offer resources at a Child Trafficking Awareness Event. Child trafficking happens in Hawai’i. Child trafficking is a process where a person’s — the child’s — labor or body is used against …
Aloha & happy Pride Month! As a family service agency, we wish to extend our aloha to our LGBTQ friends and allies who are workers, collaborators, and clients of NPP. We often serve non-traditional families and keiki, and we support the struggle for equality with our friends and allies. So …
Approximately 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, and 1 in 20 adults experience a serious mental illness according to the National Mental Health Alliance. Mental illness is surprisingly common and can often go undiagnosed and untreated. Suicide and “deaths of despair” are the second leading cause of death among …
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Child Abuse and Neglect is an uncomfortable subject for discussion. It can bring up feelings of guilt, shame, or past trauma. But the unfortunate reality is that every day there are children who experience abuse and/or damaging neglect. On the Big Island, …
Happy Women’s History Month! Women, and especially women of color, are disproportionately affected by the economic and social challenges. Often women are more likely to take on roles as caretakers for children or sick family members. The closures of schools and workplaces has left many women caring for children unable …
All children need the love and support of at least a few trusted stable adults in their lives. Love and nurturing are crucial for the healthy development of children But being a parent is hard. And being a single parent is especially difficult! Not only are single parents responsible for …
New Years can be a hopeful time of self-evaluation and goal setting. Neighborhood Place of Puna encourages families to always re-evaluate their habits, dynamics and goals to become stronger, healthier households. We know that self-awareness, willingness to change, consistency and clarity can drastically improve the health of families and individuals. …
The holiday season is often associated with a time of warmth and family. This year, you may be celebrating Makahiki season, Yule time, Christmas or Hanukkah, but it is all woven together with feelings of peace and community. We wish you happy holidays in whatever traditions you are …
