William “Bill” Evans, NOC Board member, passed away on December 11, 2019, at his home on Lady’s Island in Beaufort, SC.

Follow this link for a tribute to his lifelong commitment and service to education: Bill Evans-tribute

Recently, an owner and resident of the Oaks Apartments in Hilton Head made the following observation about the NOC children at the Oaks Learning Center: “I happened to look out my window at our dirt landscaping and this is what I saw: kids from Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) combing the area and picking up our trash.  I was told this is done at all NOC locations and helps teach the children about littering. Like the parents and teachers, we are proud of these children.” 

 

 

It is always uplifting to visit the after school programs at NOC’s neighborhood learning centers. The highlight of the day (November 7) was seeing the eager faces of children at the Oaks and Cordillo centers in Hilton Head Island.  These kids with their radiant smiles exuded confidence, discipline, and happiness. Even after a long, tiring day at school, these children were eager to spend an additional hour to finish their homework and sharpen their skills in math and reading, while having fun.

At the Oaks center Kerimy was awarded a bicycle thanks to a generous donation by Paula Fee, who has previously provided bicycles to NOC to be given to a student for outstanding performance. Kerimy received the bicycle because of her academic results, attendance, and hard work.

At the Cordillo center, it is not just the children who are students. A weekly computer class, led by Cristian, a high school student, has been started for mothers whose children are in NOC’s after school program.

Our special thanks to the generous donors and supporters who make these outcomes possible.

Oaks Learning Center