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NOC Sponsors Highly Successful Health Screening

May 22, 2023 By NOC

NOC’s neighborhood health screening on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, on Hilton Head Island attracted many children and adults who lack health insurance and easy access to affordable and timely health care.

This event was carried out in collaboration with NOC’s traditional partner agencies from the health sector in Beaufort County. More than 140 screenings and consultations for hypertension, diabetes, vision, HIVAID, dental care, cancer, and mental health took place over a two-hour period, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m. The demand for this service was extremely high; and more than 45 individuals were unable to receive any screenings. NOC will help these individuals to participate in its next sponsored screening.

NOC is highly appreciative of the involvement of its partner agencies – Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Lions Club, DEHEC, VIM, and DMH – who helped make this important event so successful. NOC’s field team and volunteers did an outstanding job in assisting people and supporting various health service providers at the event.

Kids and Caterpillars!

April 7, 2023 By NOC

It was supposed to be a routine visit to NOC’s New Oaks Learning Center, but it turned out to be an especially delightful time.

As I arrived at the Center, I was greeted by kindergarten and first grade students. The older students had already entered the building, but these students surrounded me and gave me an ear full about the abundant supply of caterpillars locally. They were throwing facts at me and even sang a caterpillar song. Clearly, they were in a joyful mood, happy, full of energy, and eager to share their newly acquired knowledge.

This visit certainly made my day.

Naren Sharma, Founder & Chair, NOC

Birdies for Charity — Be a Caring Neighbor

March 18, 2023 By NOC

Be a caring neighbor — participate in Birdies for Charity

and make a difference in the lives of children.

Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) marks its 16th year of being able to provide scholarships to children who attend its after school academic and enrichment programs in its 6 learning centers in Beaufort County, SC. During this period, NOC has served more than 3,500 high risk students in Beaufort County.

Over the past 16 years, these scholarships have allowed many high-risk children from underserved neighborhoods to excel academically in local public schools and has helped them build personal character and self-esteem.

NOC will continue to work tirelessly to help children improve reading and math skills, perform at grade level, and graduate on time.

Please designate NOC, as your registered charity of choice by April 16th. Your generous contribution will make a big difference in the lives of children attending NOC.

How you can help these children via Birdies for Charity:

NOC will receive 100% of the money raised in your name through Birdies for Charity, plus an additional 20% as a gift from the Heritage Classic Foundation.

Make an online pledge at the Heritage Classic Foundation website (below) before
April 16 and designate your donation to Neighborhood Outreach Connection.
Flat donations of $25 or more may be made by credit card or check. If you choose to make a per-birdie donation, the Heritage Classic Foundation will bill you after the tournament for the amount of your commitment.

IF 1,000 BIRDIES ARE MADE DURING 2023 EVENT, THEN PLEDGES WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:

1 cent pledge = $10.00 total pledge

3 cent pledge = $30.00 total pledge

10 cent pledge = $100.00 total pledge

$1.00 pledge = $1,000 total pledge

If you have not already done so, please pledge now — click below:

https://www.heritageclassicfoundation.com

Geography Gives Direction …

March 13, 2023 By NOC

Friday, March 10, was a challenging day for third and fourth graders at NOC’s New Oaks Learning Center. As an activity of NOC’s Enrichment Program, the children worked on an interactive lesson — “This State of Mine” — that was put together by Martha Sharma, a retired geography educator. The lesson was led by NOC’s Director, Julie Palma, who used technology to guide the students through this lesson. Students worked individually and in teams to tackle various questions that required use of the websites and some basic principles in geography. The children used words such as “Location” and “Direction” to develop a mental map of the United States. They also used their personal computers to collect additional information about selected states.

Beginning Business Class Successful

March 3, 2023 By NOC

NOC had a successful beginning business class led by Ken, our adult program volunteer. Participants learned the basics of starting a business. Ken engaged participants in a conversation about the importance of having the right mindset or entrepreneurial spirit, as well as the importance of understanding the different legal structures for business entities. He also introduced participants to the basics of business planning.

Ken has been instrumental in designing financial and business classes for the NOC community. We extend our thanks to participants and Ken for supporting NOC.