01-23-2008, 04:30 AM
Adias, there are still students at UHH that live in tents & shacks & such (not on campous, but around...)
There is a problem here in Puna & in Hilo with people that do not have, there is the Peanut Butter Ministry in Hilo ('soup kitchen' that serves evening meals) there is the Christmas Wish program that offers year round services for needy keiki (including summer camp for those that have never been able to afford)...
Goodwill, Salvation Army & ARC of Hilo all have services for the needy in Hilo & Puna
There are many volunteer opputunities at these and other organizations, for those that really want to get involved (or who just want to know the extent of need). There is always a need for those who are willing & able to give their time & talents...
There is a problem here in Puna & in Hilo with people that do not have, there is the Peanut Butter Ministry in Hilo ('soup kitchen' that serves evening meals) there is the Christmas Wish program that offers year round services for needy keiki (including summer camp for those that have never been able to afford)...
Goodwill, Salvation Army & ARC of Hilo all have services for the needy in Hilo & Puna
There are many volunteer opputunities at these and other organizations, for those that really want to get involved (or who just want to know the extent of need). There is always a need for those who are willing & able to give their time & talents...