To develop and implement a collaborative social service system that provides compassionate, equitable, and responsive care to ensure all residents are successful and thriving.
Neighborhood Place of Puna, in partnership with the Community Alliance Partners and the County of Hawaii, has organized a series of Excellence in Practice trainings for homelessness and housing support organizations from January through December 2025.
The Excellence in Practice trainings by OrgCode consist of a series of virtual and in-person meetings held throughout the year. These sessions aim to equip your organization and staff with the essential understanding and skills needed to effectively implement the Housing First Model in your homeless and housing programs.
The Housing First Model is an evidence based, highly effective, low barrier approach to addressing homelessness by prioritizing stable housing with appropriate supportive services that maximize housing success.
You can register for the 2025 Excellence in Practice series using the links below and view the schedule in Google Calendar.
Register for the 2025 Excellence in Practice Trainings
January 8, 2025
Series 1 Topic: Trauma Informed Considerations in Street Outreach, Shelter and Housing Stabilization Practices
In-Person: Mana Christian Ohana, 9am – 2pm
February 26, 2025
Series 2 Topic: Lower Barrier Services, which will examine how to balance safety with autonomy for higher needs individuals in a range of settings (shelter, street outreach, day services)
Virtual: Online via Zoom, 2:30pm – 4pm
March 19, 2025
Series 3 Topic: Vicarious Trauma & Moral Fatigue
Virtual: Online via Zoom, 2:30pm – 4pm
April 16, 2025
Series 4 Topic: Street Outreach and Engagement
In-Person: Mana Christian Ohana, 9am – 2pm
Registration link coming soon!
May 28, 2025
Series 5 Topic: Equity in Action [Guest Presenter]
Virtual: Online via Zoom, 2:30pm – 4pm
June 25, 2025
Series 6 Topic: Privacy, Confidentiality & Documentation
Virtual: Online via Zoom, 2:30pm – 4pm
July 30, 2025
Series 7 Topic: Self Care for Professional Support Workers
Virtual: Online via Zoom, 2:30pm – 4pm
August 27, 2025
Series 8 Topic: Promoting Wellness & Reducing Harm
In-Person: Mana Christian Ohana, 9am – 2pm
Registration link coming soon!
October 29, 2025
Series 10 Topic: Ethics and Boundaries
Virtual: Online via Zoom, 2:30pm – 4pm
November 19, 2025
Series 11 Topic: Refresher: The Foundations & Service Orientation of Housing First
In-Person: Mana Christian Ohana, 9am – 2pm
Registration link coming soon!
December 10, 2025
Series 12 Topic: Meeting People Where They Are At
Virtual: Online via Zoom, 2:30pm – 4pm