As 2019 dawns, we want to remind you of the happy children who participate in NOC’s after school and summer learning programs. Rain or shine, these children come to NOC’s 6 learning centers in Beaufort County, SC., with smiling faces and a sense of anticipation.

These children look forward to spending time with teachers from their own schools, volunteers, and NOC field staff.  They enjoy a healthy snack before settling down to complete their homework and receive tutoring support from these caring people. The children have access to personal computers and the internet, as well as the skills and knowledge of the field team.

Many of these children appreciate that they can walk to their homes from the learning centers. Many enjoy meeting at least one of their parents, mostly mothers, after the session is over. The end of term is extra special, when children receive awards and completion certificates. The day is festive and children have fun.

We are proud of the progress these children are showing, and so are our funders and supporters. You, too, can share in this success by supporting NOC.

After 10 years, NOC is poised to increase its impact in low income neighborhoods, both locally and nationally, as we ring in 2019.  In recent years, we have successfully served over 500 children annually in our Learning Centers, hosted health screenings for over 200 individuals, and benefitted more than 1,500 people through NOC’s community development activities. We now welcome our new Executive Director, Mrs. Cynthia Jenkins, JD, as NOC advances its strategic goals and priorities as we move forward.

 Cynthia is coming to NOC as a proactive community leader who has amassed a wealth of experience and positive results in spearheading community development efforts, fund raising, and collaborative partnerships, both large and small.  Cynthia received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University (Ohio) and earned a Juris Doctorate of Law degree from the University of Toledo (Ohio).

Cynthia currently resides in Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, but looks forward to establishing residence in the Hilton Head area.  Having worked in human resources, economic development, human services, and education over the last three decades, Cynthia is committed to being a catalyst for advancing NOC’s mission and outreach programs to improve the quality of life for those living in poverty.