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.

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

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…”