Dr. Narendra Sharma, Founder and Chair, of NOC made a presentation to the Rotary Club of Beaufort on February 18. With over 110 members, this Rotary Club is the largest club in the town of Beaufort. Mr. Wayne Heath, President-Elect, noted that members wanted to learn about the NOC model and how it is making an impact on minority children and development in low income neighborhoods. After the presentation, there were many questions about how the NOC education programs are structured and delivered at program centers within neighborhoods. Several members were interested in learning more about the significant achievement gap that exists in Beaufort County public schools, including schools in Beaufort, North of the Broad. A few members focused on the impact of NOC’s intervention in helping children academically. Interest was expressed in bringing technology into the neighborhoods to reduce the digital divide that exists now. Members were also keen to hear about NOC’s plan to establish a program center in Beaufort. Ally McNair, Vice Chair of NOC, and John Leadem, NOC’s Coordinator in Beaufort, joined Dr. Sharma to represent NOC.
Coastal Community Foundation Grant
NOC has received a three-year grant from the Coastal Community Foundation’s (CCF) Beaufort Fund to support its outreach programs in Bluffton. More than 60 agencies received grants from the Beaufort Fund on February 6, at CCF’s Grant Reception at the new Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center. NOC is highly indebted to CCF for its continued support of NOC’s mission and outreach programs to help those in need, especially children.
CCF, founded in 1974, empowers individuals, families, and organizations to make a lasting impact through its charitable giving.
For more information and a list of all grantees, click here: http://www.yourislandnews.com/the-beaufort-fund-awards-656000-to-local-nonprofits/#!prettyPhoto
NOC Targets North of the Broad
NOC and the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) have applied for state grants to help fund tutoring programs North of the Broad, thus expanding NOC’s outreach to families, especially children, living in underserved neighborhoods in northern Beaufort County. In an interview on WSAV Evening News on January 26, 2015, Dr. Narendra Sharma, founder and Chairman of NOC’s Board, said that NOC and BCSD will need to raise between $90,000 and $100,000 in order to begin a program in the city of Beaufort. He expressed hope that support from the Beaufort community will be forthcoming to supplement grant funding.
NOC and BCSD have scheduled a summit on February 27 to discuss next steps in the development and execution of this important project, including raising sufficient funds to implement a viable program.
To watch the interview and learn more about this important initiative, go to: http://www.wsav.com/story/27945689/nonprofit-eyes-beaufort-to-expand-tutoring-underprivileged-kids
Calamari Humanitarian Award
On January 10, 2015, Dr. Narendra Sharma, founder and Board Chair of NOC, received the John Calamari Humanitarian Award, given by the Italian American Club of HHI (IACHHI). John Calamari lived and worked in Hilton Head for 28 years, where he was involved in programs for youth and individuals with special needs, as well as organizations that benefit the less fortunate. Each year the award is given to an individual who best personifies John Calamari’s ideals and commitment to community service.
The award was presented by John DeCecco (left), president of the Italian American Club. In addition to the award, NOC has received a check from the IACHHI for $2000 to advance its community programs. NOC extends a special thank you to the Italian American Club.
Study Finds Half of All Public School Children Are from Low-income Families
In a report released January 9, 2015, by the Southern Education Foundation, researchers found that 51 percent of children in public schools qualified for free or reduced-price lunches in 2013, which means that most of them were from low-income families. According to the report, a majority of students in 21 states, most of them in the South, are poor. In South Carolina, 58% of public school students are from low-income families.
Read more:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/17/us/school-poverty-study-southern-education-foundation.html?_r=0
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