Community in Action

Moments of connection, learning, and neighbors caring for neighbors along the Red Road.

RRRN Volunteers Behind the Scenes

Making, preparing, lending a hand, and sharing a laugh—the people and care behind our community work.

Three volunteers wearing Red Road Resilience shirts

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Storm Response, Distributions & Kaʻū Fundraisers

Neighbors supporting neighbors through storm response, water and supply distributions, shared food, and fundraising for Kaʻū.

Five volunteers beside bottled water supplies

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Historical photos and outreach materials; flyers are not current announcements.

August 28, 2026 · Uncle Robert’s ʻAwa Club

Feeding Community, Gleaning Hope

A post-Lala community meal: preparing the imu, sharing food, and gathering for resilience talk story.

Volunteers smiling behind the serving counter

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Moments from Moʻolelo o Puna planning and the Ahupuaʻa project. Select a photo to view it at full size.

Participants gathered around picnic tables in an open-air pavilion
Community members listening during a planning discussion
Participants gathered for discussion, with an adult holding a baby
Two participants standing together on a covered porch

September 19, 2026 · SPACE

SEEN: Faces of Puna Makai

Portraits by Lynne Tuft, hula, live music, and neighbors celebrating community. Explore 63 photos from the gathering and preparations.

Hula dancers performing amid the SEEN portrait exhibition

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October 18, 2026 · Star of the Sea Painted Church

Painted Church Community Resilience Day

Hawaiʻi Island United Way distribution and the Heat Resilience workshop brought neighbors together for practical learning, community support, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day possible. Select a photo to view it at full size.

Community members and volunteers together at the Painted Church
Community members and volunteers together at the Painted Church
Neighbors at a community information table
Neighbors at a community information table
Community members gathering inside the Painted Church
Community members gathering inside the Painted Church
Conversation at a community support table
Conversation at a community support table
Volunteer welcoming visitors at the registration table
Volunteer welcoming visitors at the registration table
Deborah Nickel at the community outreach table
Deborah Nickel at the community outreach table
Heat resilience presentation and participants inside the Painted Church
Heat resilience presentation and participants inside the Painted Church
Hawaii Island United Way distribution table
Hawaii Island United Way distribution table
Neighbors connecting at the Painted Church entrance
Neighbors connecting at the Painted Church entrance
Community tables beneath the murals of the Painted Church
Community tables beneath the murals of the Painted Church

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