Neighborhood Place of Puna

We assist families & individuals on Hawaiʻi Island with accessing the necessary tools & resources they need to thrive. E mālama pono kākou!

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Meet Savanah, a young adult who came to Anchor Point Youth Center determined to build a more stable future, even when the path forward felt uncertain.

🎥 Watch Savanah’s full story on our YouTube channel:
https://t.co/PcKJrqtJR5

#hawaiinonprofit #neighborhoodplaceofpuna

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

There are 2 weeks left to give aloha & help us Lift Hawaiʻi Higher!

Can you give $15 or more to help Hawaiʻi Island families & individuals work toward housing stability, meet basic needs, & restore hope?

📲 Text LIFTHAWAIIHIGHER to 53-555
💻https://t.co/BmoDNWA3GB

#fundraiser

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A year of kōkua 💙

In 2025, our Coordination Center expanded its reach with the opening of our new drop-in center in Hilo, creating more access for Hawaiʻi Island families & individuals to connect w/critical resources, guidance, & care

https://t.co/OwcwF3IJh6

#kōkuachronicles

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Imagine being the reason a local family on Hawaiʻi Island sleeps safely tonight.

Sponsor a Hale at Hale ʻIki and help families move from crisis to stability.

Text HALEIKI to 53-555 or learn more:
https://t.co/pfDOu5eW2y

#endhomelessness #endfamilyhomelessness #hawaiinonprofit

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In 2025, our Homeless Engagement Team met people where they were — creating meaningful pathways toward stability and housing.

#kōkuachronicles #hawaiinonprofit #neighborhoodplaceofpuna

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As we bid aloha to Paul as he retires, we invite you to watch his final message as Executive Director of Neighborhood Place of Puna.

Mahalo, Paul, for your leadership, vision, and unwavering heart for Hawaiʻi Island families. 💙

🎬 Watch the full video: https://t.co/5EyuYmVV6u

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

2025 isn’t over yet & it’s not too late to make an impact!

Our peer-to-peer fundraising challenge, Lift Hawaiʻi Higher, is in full swing.

Give by Dec 31, 2025 for a tax-deductible 2025 gift.
📲 Text LIFTHAWAIIHIGHER to 53-555
https://t.co/H8xFm3mEwY

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

The holidays shine brighter when community comes together. This year, NPP hosted two Gifting Events: one for NPP families & one open to the community. Because of our generous partners & donors, 450 keiki across 142 households were supported this season!

https://t.co/sraEkMh38a

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

Last week, @knowmercy247 hosted a special Christmas event for the families & keiki at our Hale ʻIki Family Assessment Center.

Mahalo to Mercy Worldwide for their generosity & partnership in creating lasting memories for the families and keiki we serve

https://t.co/sraEkMh38a

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We extend our sincere mahalo to CU Hawaii for coordinating a Toy Drive in support of Neighborhood Place of Puna!

Their generosity helps bring meaningful holiday support to the families and keiki we serve.

https://t.co/xbMqcbLh9q

#hawaiinonprofit #neighborhoodplaceofpuna

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In November, our Coordination Center remained a trusted point of connection for Hawaiʻi Island families and individuals seeking stability, guidance, and hope.

📲 Call/text [phone] to connect with a Community Resource Navigator

🔗 https://t.co/OwcwF3Jh6E

#kōkuachronicles

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

Mahalo to Jill, Sasha, and the entire KBIG-FM team for their donations from the annual KBIG-FM Toy Drive, which supported multiple Neighborhood Place of Puna programs, including our Holiday Gifting Event!

🔗 https://t.co/sraEkMh38a

#hawaiinonprofit #neighborhoodplaceofpuna

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

Be the reason a local family in Hawaiʻi sleeps safely tonight.

Sponsor a Hale at Hale ʻIki and help families move from crisis to stability with essential support and a safe place to heal.

Text HALEIKI to 53-555 to get started or visit:
https://t.co/2KyeGHIs1J

#endhomelessness

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

Last month, we held our final in-person Excellence in Practice training with Iain de Jong of OrgCode Consulting. Grateful for a year of shared commitment to Housing First & better outcomes for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Mahalo to Iain and to all our partners!

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

See how our Homeless Engagement Team worked to support our Hawaiʻi Island community last month!

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, call or text [phone] to connect with a Community Resource Navigator.

https://t.co/VTaFBG0ACI

#kōkuachronicles

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

Today is @GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity that began as a simple idea: A day that encourages people to do good.

🔗 https://t.co/BmoDNWABw9

#GivingTuesday #LiftHawaiiHigher #NeighborhoodPlaceOfPuna #HawaiiNonprofit

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

📣 You’re invited to participate in the final virtual Excellence in Practice training of the year, led by Iain De Jong of OrgCode Consulting Inc.!

📍 Zoom (register: https://t.co/4zUI2aXbPu)
🗓️ Wednesday, December 10 | 2:30pm - 4pm

#hawaiinonprofit #neighborhoodplaceofpuna

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

After 16 years of dedicated service, our Executive Director Paul Normann will retire at year’s end. We are grateful for his leadership and impact. On Jan 1, longtime NPP leader Billi-Jo Pike will step into the role. A hui hou, Paul—welcome, Billi-Jo.

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Last week, Neighborhood Place of Puna held a blessing ceremony for our new Mobile Family Resource Center (MFRC) — a mobile resource van designed to bring essential supports directly to families across Hawaiʻi Island.

https://t.co/yqTbFVdrnM

#hawaiinonprofit #freeresources

[Neighborhood Place of Puna @malamahale]

In October, our Coordination Center continued to serve as a vital lifeline for Hawaiʻi Island families and individuals seeking stability and support.

Visit us:
📍 1407 Kapi‘olani St, Hilo (Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles)
📲 Call/text [phone]
https://t.co/OwcwF3IJh6