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Greetings & Happy New Year!      NOC enters 2025 with hope and optimism, building on past success and lessons learned.       In 2024, NOC’s mission and programs continued to impact the lives of many children and families in need locally. These          outcomes…

NOC enters 2025 with hope and optimism, building on past successes and lessons learned.  In 2024, NOC’s mission and programs continued to impact the lives of many local children and families in need. NOC’s outreach programs –education/enrichment, workforce/community development, health/wellness–…

On December 16, 2024, NOC’s Distinguished Service Award was presented to John Weymouth for outstanding community service for more than 20 years in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. He has served in several community service organizations and has made significant…

Thursday, December 12, was a special day for the children and families associated with NOC’s programs. The mood was festive and cheerful, and there was an atmosphere of happiness.  The children were energized and prepared for this special event in…

On December 18, NOC recognized Flor Guadalupe Mora for her dedicated and exemplary 15-year service in NOC’s frontline operations. Flor was singled out for her outstanding and faithful community service, dedication to children’s education, and support of families in need…

Thanksgiving was a special day of celebration, appreciation, and gratitude. The Lopez Family, whose 3 children attend NOC’s afterschool program at its New Oaks Learning Center in HHI, was recipient of a delightful Thanksgiving meal provided by the Port Royal…

Over 14% of the population in Beaufort County, SC, does not have health insurance or easy access to affordable health care. Over the past 17 years, NOC has worked closely with its highly committed health service partners (Beaufort Memorial Hospital,…

Greetings!  We hope 2024 brings peace, happiness, good health, and prosperity to you and your family.  2023 was a good year for NOC.  We continued to implement our mission and programs to help children and families from low-income households locally. …

The true spirit of the holidays was found at NOC’s Island Lutheran Learning Center on Wednesday, December 6th. It was a very festive time with much joy and happiness for NOC’s students, families, volunteers, staff, and Island Lutheran church members.…

Sunday, November 19, was a perfect day for a Fall celebration at Hony Horn Plantation in HHI, SC. It was a sunny day with a light breeze and agreeable temperature.  Between 500 and 600 people attended this colorful event, which…