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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…”

Student Highlight

October 19, 2022 By NOC

Mia is an outstanding student, who has taken advantage of NOC’s after school and enrichment programs. She looks forward to coming to NOC’s Learning Center at St. Luke’s Church in HHI. She approaches her school assignments enthusiastically and with a positive attitude. She listens to her tutors, volunteers to help others, and enjoys the company of other students at the Center.

Mia arrived in this country recently and she has become fluent in English through hard work. NOC is proud of Mia’s accomplishments and we look forward to seeing her continue to grow.

Congratulations Mia!

Ethics of Development

October 13, 2022 By NOC

On October 5, 2022, Dr. Narendra Sharma spoke at the Ethics Seminar held at the University of South Carolina in Hilton Head Island. Dr. Gordon Haist, Chair of the Board of Directors, HHI Ethics Group moderated. About 50 individuals were present and several other individuals connected via ZOOM

Dr. Sharma’s presentation focused on the ethics of economic development and growth from a global, national, and local perspective. Much of the presentation focused on ethics and economic considerations in addressing issues related to workforce housing for low- and moderate income households in Hilton Head Island. Dr. Sharma made a number of recommendations to tackle this issue from a long-term perspective.

For a summary of Dr. Sharma’s talk, click on the following statement and PowerPoint presentation:

Brief Statement, NPS 10-05-22

Ethics and Economic Growth – PPP, NPS, 10-5-22

NOC New Oaks Scholarship Day!

September 22, 2022 By NOC

NOC students and families committed to their partnership with NOC during a recent scholarship ceremony.

The NOC scholarships ask students and families to commit to academic excellence, personal development, and family involvement. Hilton Head High School Principal Steven Schidrich marked this special occasion for the families by handing out the NOC scholarship certificates. We thank him for inspiring students to become Seahawks. It is NOC’s pleasure to provide all our families 100% scholarships for NOC’s learning programs. NOC provides education support free of charge to students who are committed to exceling in school and graduating on time from high school.

We are proud of our students, their families, and their future!