News – Page 5

Ethics of Controlling Beaufort County Growth

November 10, 2022 By NOC

Professor Gordon Haist, Chair, Board of Directors, Hilton Head Island Ethics Society, summarizes the key points that emerged from a seminar held on October 5, 2022, that focused on the ethics of development and growth generally, and how it relates to Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County, SC, specifically. More than 50 people participated in a lively discussion drawing on the challenges and issues that relate to the environment and use of natural resources, income inequality, and affordable housing.

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