Tag: Big Island

Iglesia Ni Cristo holds Aid to Humanity in Hawaii islands; legislator thanks Church for help

  (Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC or Church Of Christ) conducted an Aid to Humanity in the Hawaiian islands of Kauai, Maui, and Big Island, making use of various forms of outreach to help residents in the various communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The outreach event done on Oct. 31, was in connection with the Worldwide Aid to Humanity of the INC held that day to help various communities in need across […]

Hawaii island community builds own relief and info hub near lava-stricken area

By Alfred Acenas and Maile Tadeo EBC Hawaii Bureau PAHOA, HI (Eagle News) — A 10-minute drive from the lava-stricken Leilani Estates on Hawaii’s Big Island, Puuhonua O Puna was established less than a week after Kīlauea’s eruptions began on May 3. Intended as a temporary relief and information hub, the center was set up by residents from nearby communities like Pahoa and Keaau, with little or no government assistance. According to founding volunteer Ikaika […]