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KBIG-FM aims to make holiday season brighter for keiki who need it most
Help put a smile on a child’s face this year by donating to the annual KBIG-FM Toy Drive, which supports several organizations around the Big Island.
Hawai‘i County moves former canal residents to new short-term shelter
The Ponahawai site has since been restored to its original condition and is once again serving as an extension of the Wailoa Soccer Fields.
Hawaiʻi County and partners relaunch emergency rental assistance program
The program is designed to help households that suffered from economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggling to pay rent.
Neighborhood Place of Puna awarded $2.5 million to help East Hawai‘i families
Neighborhood Place of Puna plans to use its Day 1 Families Fund grant to reduce the number of families and children experiencing homelessness in Hawai‘i County.
ACLU demands Hawaiʻi County homeless sweeps stop until adequate shelters, safe places
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i issued a letter on June 2 to the County of Hawai’i demanding that it stop planned sweeps of houseless people and their possessions until there is a place for them to go.
Hawai’i County Council awards $7.5 million in grants to tackle homelessness, housing
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday approved Resolution 61, providing a total of $7.5 million to 13 organizations for 16 projects that include permanent supportive housing, substance abuse and mental health treatment and professional development for front-line homeless service providers.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Officials Present Lava Recovery Update
Puna State Rep. Joy San Buenavetura held a lava disaster update Feb. 23, 2019, at the Pāhoa Community Center.
Rat Lungworm Support Groups to be Held in Kea‘au
Two meetings will be held on Jan. 9 and Feb. 13 in Kea‘au to support survivors and their caregivers.
Hilo Zonta Chapter Presents $10K to Neighborhood Place of Puna
The Zonta Club of Hilo presented $10,000 to the Neighborhood Place of Puna as part of its 2015 Weinberg Service Project.
Women’s Support Group Facilitator Workshop March 14-15
Neighborhood Place of Puna is sponsoring a two-day workshop next week for facilitators of women’s groups.
