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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.

NOC 2022 Connection Festival: Highly Successful

December 2, 2022 By NOC

Sunday, November 13, was an amazing day for NOC. It was perfect for celebration, with a clear blue sky and brisk temperature. More than 400 people from all walks of life enjoyed a variety of food, dancing, music, and other activities in celebration of the NOC community. So many talented and generous people offered their time, resources, and support to make sure the event was successful.

One of the benefits of this program was that it contributed to better understanding and relationships among working families and neighbors. Funds generated from this program will support NOC’s flagship education program to help children excel academically.

Fun & Good Food for All!!

Ethics of Controlling Beaufort County Growth

November 10, 2022 By NOC

Professor Gordon Haist, Chair, Board of Directors, Hilton Head Island Ethics Society, summarizes the key points that emerged from a seminar held on October 5, 2022, that focused on the ethics of development and growth generally, and how it relates to Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County, SC, specifically. More than 50 people participated in a lively discussion drawing on the challenges and issues that relate to the environment and use of natural resources, income inequality, and affordable housing.

Read the summary: Haist press release

Exciting Halloween Celebration at NOC’s New Oaks Learning Center

October 28, 2022 By NOC

On October 26, the children at NOC’s New Oaks Learning Center were jubilant, as they celebrated Halloween. NOC’s field staff, volunteers, and parents partnered to host this wonderful celebration, which included colorful decorations and a variety of activities to engage the children. The children were excited, and had a lot of fun, plus goodies to en.joy. This was indeed a day to remember for the children.

Our special thanks to the NOC team, volunteers, and parents for this social event involving children and families from various neighborhoods in HHI

Never too young to volunteer …

October 26, 2022 By NOC

This hard-working “volunteer” stayed back with his mom and other volunteers to clean NOC’s Learning Center at the Lowcountry Presbyterian Church in Bluffton, following a special event. His no nonsense style is infectious, and he is a good role model for us all. He is destined to receive an NOC scholarship to attend NOC’s after school program, starting from Pre-K.

An adorable “volunteer…”