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Faces of Poverty: Eviction

April 11, 2018 By nocadmin

In 83 Million Eviction Records, a Sweeping and Intimate New Look at Housing in America

The New York Times, April 7, 2018

Nearly one million American households received eviction judgments in 2016 according to new data spanning dozens of states. In Richmond, VA, where the poverty rates are high and the minimum wage is low, many poor African-Americans live in low-quality housing with limited means of escaping it. “This isn’t by happenstance,” said Levar Stoney, Richmond’s mayor. A quarter of households in Richmond are poor, leaving many people a car repair or a hospital visit away from missing the rent check.

But the problem is also close to home. Eviction rates are even higher in North Charleston, SC. Follow the link below to learn more and to view interactive graphics.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/04/07/upshot/millions-of-eviction-records-a-sweeping-new-look-at-housing-in-america.html

Challenges of Income Inequality and Affordable Housing

December 17, 2017 By nocadmin

Dr. Narendra P. Sharma, NOC Founder & Chair, spoke to the Liberal Men’s Group of the Lowcountry on December 11, 2017, on poverty and income inequality from a global, national, and local perspective. In this context and as requested by the group, Dr. Sharma spoke about critical housing issues facing low-income and moderate middle income families in Beaufort County, particularly in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. He discussed the seriousness of poverty and income inequality and the expanding gulf between the haves and have-nots at the global, national, and local levels. He concluded that unless the have-nots have a fair share of expanding wealth, income, and opportunities to get ahead and enjoy a better quality of life, there will be instability, tension, and conflict. Regarding affordable housing, he made a number of significant recommendations for increasing the supply of affordable housing for low and moderate income families, as well as actions for augmenting their income and improving transportation infrastructure.

Follow the link below to view more of Dr. Sharma’s presentation:

Affordable Housing

Introducing NOC to the Local Community

October 23, 2017 By nocadmin

On October 18, 2017, Dr. Narendra P. Sharma, Founder and Chair of NOC, spoke to the Women’s Guild of Holy Family Catholic Church in Hilton Head. Dr. Sharma explained NOC’s mission and development approach to eradicating poverty in Beaufort County. The participants were eager to learn about NOC’s Learning Centers in underserved neighborhoods where poverty is significant. They were also interested in learning more about NOC’s outreach programs related to education (after school and summer learning), health screening, and adult education and workshops. Dr. Sharma used NOC’s experience in the Oaks neighborhood in Hilton Head as an example of what NOC has accomplished in community development and transformation.

Follow the link below to view Dr. Sharma’s presentation:

Holy Family Church, October 18, 2017, final (1)

Plan to Develop Community Resources at the South End of HHI

October 17, 2017 By nocadmin

Dr. Narendra P. Sharma, Founder and Chair of Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC), made a presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission of the Town of Hilton Head Island on October 12, 2017, relating to the Town’s conceptual plan for development of 1.45 acres of land owned by the Town, wedged between Cordillo Courts and Hedges Apartments. This piece of property currently has four tennis courts that are in decline. Representing NOC, Dr. Sharma supported the Town’s conceptual framework for a project that would include a community building, tennis courts for adults and youth, and pickle ball courts that would benefit all people in the south end of the Island. NOC hopes to use the community building to offer outreach programs in education, health screening, and workforce development, since NOC, which has operated at Cordillo Courts for three and half years, will cease its services at Cordillo Courts effective May 2018, in keeping with a settlement agreement with the Cordillo Courts Board. The Cordillo Board does not want NOC to continue with its operations at Cordillo Courts.

Follow the link below to view Dr. Sharma’s presentation.

Town of HHI, Oct 12, 2017-Final

Charity Spin for Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC)

October 2, 2017 By nocadmin

Beach City Health and Fitness Club, located at 39 Hospital Center Commons, HHI, will host a special fund raising event (“Charity Spin”) on Saturday, October 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on behalf of Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC). This premier health and fitness club has generously sponsored special events for NOC over the past five years, raising money to support NOC’s after school and summer program for children in underserved neighborhoods in HHI.

Special Features:

6 half-hour segments

6 BCH&F spinning instructors

Minimum donation of $15/segment

Bikes reserved at pledge

You can reserve all 6 sessions for a $90 donation

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Water and refreshments will be provided

Faces of Poverty: Eviction

In 83 Million Eviction Records, a Sweeping and Intimate New Look at Housing in America

Challenges of Income Inequality and Affordable Housing

Introducing NOC to the Local Community

Plan to Develop Community Resources at the South End of HHI

Charity Spin for Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC)

Special Features:

Join this special event and have fun for a good cause!

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