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What is Neighborhood Place of Puna?
Neighborhood Place of Puna (NPP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began 10 years ago as a collaborative effort of agencies and community members to address the high rate of child abuse in Puna.Neighborhood Place of Puna is one of the very few programs that East Hawaii families can turn to for support when things begin to get out of control and they recognize they need help as parents and as a family. NPP provides consistent, ongoing, in-home, family strengthening services that may include: financial literacy training, basic parenting skills, age appropriate discipline, basic hygiene and life skills, connecting parents to available resources, advocacy, helping parents understand their children’s developmental stages, and the importance of structure and routine in the home, etc.
Neighborhood Place of Puna is committed to helping families raise healthy and safe keiki. Our mission is:
Empowering families and communities in Puna by building strong foundations through healthy relationships that value each person’s uniqueness. E Malama Pono Kakou.
All of us play a part in preventing child abuse and neglect. Neighborhood Place of Puna provides support and services to families at risk for child abuse and neglect. NPP also works very hard to help grow strong healthy communities that nurture healthy relationships, minimize isolation, and provide the many supports that families and children need to be healthy, safe, and secure.
Events & Meetings
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| Mon May 20— | Pattern Changing-DV Support Group |
| Wed May 22— | Hilo Farmer's Market |
| Thu May 23— | Friends Feeding Friends |
| Fri May 24— | Poi Bowl |
| Fri May 24— | Synergy Youth Outreach |
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News
Paradise Roller Girls, Roller Derby Season OpenerMay 18, Hilo Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 6pm. [ ...more ]
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island 2013 Summer Intersession
June 3 to July 26 at Hilo, Keaau, Pahoa Club sites. [ ...more ]
The Island of Hawaii YMCA Summer Fun 2013
June 3rd to August 2nd, 2013. [ ...more ]
5th Annual `Ohana Fun Day
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10am to 1pm at Clem Akina Park, Puueo Community Center in Hilo.Coordinated by Hui Ho'okupono-Men Against Violence [ ...more ]
Drumming Circle Social
Friday, May 3, 2:30pm to 5:30pm at Mohouli Park, Hilo. [ ...more ]
Heart and Soul HEART AND SOUL- A Benefit concert for building and supporting women's empowerment groups in Pahoa! [ ...more ]
Celebrate Your Family
FREE Family event. Saturday, April 27, 10am to 1pm at Sangha Hall. [ ...more ]
March For Babies
March of Dimes, March for Babies. Saturday, April 27 at Wailoa State Park. [ ...more ]
April Calendar
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and celebrating the 50th Merrie Monarch Festival. [ ...more ]
YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2013
Saturday, April 20, 10am to 2pm at Island of Hawaii YMCA. [ ...more ]