Faces

NOC Staff Member Receives Special Recognition

August 14, 2024 By NOC

Flor Guadalupe Mora, who is currently Program Manager at NOC’s Learning Center at Island Lutheran Church in HHI, was honored on August 8, 2024, for her 15 years of outstanding and faithful community service, dedication to children’s education, and support of families in need. Flor is compassionate and cares about children and families in need, often putting in volunteer hours to ensure that people served by NOC receive proper help in a timely manner. She is greatly appreciated by the children and families who participate in NOC’s outreach programs because of her humility and dedication to serving the local community.

Flor is indeed a role model for others involved in community service.

NOC Students Show Creativity in Talent Show

July 25, 2023 By NOC

Last week (July 20, 2023) students at NOC’s New Oaks Learning Center displayed much creativity in designing and implementing a colorful outdoors talent show for families and friends. The sizzling summer heat had minimal impact on these enthusiastic children, who entertained the audience with songs and dances that they eagerly choreographed and staged.

The student team that provided the energy, time, and efforts in various practice sessions included Julia, Vanessa, Emir, Sebastian, Jenelle, Jeremiah, and Lili, all from local public elementary, middle, and high schools. Special thanks are due to Flor Mora and her field team for helping the children make this talent show highly successful and extra special.

A great day for the children and the NOC family.

NOC and Island Lutheran Church Partnership Flourishes on HHI

June 4, 2023 By NOC

On June 3, 2023, NOC and Island Lutheran Church held a very successful social event that drew a diverse group of individuals from Island Lutheran Church and the families and communities that NOC serves locally.

The event allowed individuals from both communities to become acquainted and build relationships. The participants—both children and adults—enjoyed delicious tacos, chips, cookies, fruit salad, and cold beverages that were provided.

Dr. Sharma, Founder & Chair of NOC, gave a brief account of how this partnership has evolved since 2019, developing into an important center for children to participate in NOC’s afterschool and enrichment programs. It is also an important center for NOC to offer courses and workshops from its health and wellness program, as well as its workforce/community development activities.

Dr Sharma added that NOC is highly indebted to the Church and its members for making their facility available. NOC appreciates that the Church recognizes the importance of this partnership and the services it provides to our neighbors in need. Dr Sharma thanked Flor Mora for her leadership as NOC’s Program Manager. She, together with her team, has made this center successful.

A great day to remember!

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…”