By NOC Daysha and Michael, students at NOC’s Marsh Pointe Learning Center, recently submitted entries in Beaufort Housing Authority’s poster and essay competition. Students were asked to express “What Home Means to Me.” Dayshe’s poster focused on “Community,” while Michael’s poster… By NOC Congratulations to Hilton Head Prep sophomore Gabby Klobucar, the 2021 recipient of the Neighborhood Outreach Connection Outstanding Volunteer Award. The award has been given annually since 2016 to a Hilton Head Prep upper school student who has demonstrated dedicated commitment… By NOC To the world, you are a mother, but to your family, you are the world – [Source unknown]
At NOC centers this week, children celebrated Mother’s Day. Mothers are truly the heartbeat of the community. At NOC we see mothers… By NOC New signs mounted on an existing concrete structure along Highway 278, near the entrance to Southwood Park Drive on Hilton Head Island, call attention to NOC’s new learning center located behind Dunkin Donuts. This project is an excellent marketing opportunity… By NOC In March 2020, as COVID 19 was declared a global pandemic, the spread of this virus had a profound impact on our lives, including suffering and death. Locally, people lost jobs and incomes, and for at least 6 months children… By NOC January 18, 2021 is the day we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King provided a road map for human progress, social justice, and dignity. Dr. King understood the power of love, compassion, and tolerance to create a just and… By NOC On November 5, children at NOC’s Island Lutheran Learning Center were treated to a very special visitor – Zoara the Comfort Dog. Zoara is an AKC Golden Retriever that visits local hospitals, schools, senior centers/nursing/care centers, hospice, charities, and community… By NOC Dr. Narendra Sharma, NOC founder and chair, made a presentation on October 28, 2020, to members of the Board of Directors and staff of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. He discussed NOC’s development approach and business model for promoting… By NOC Several members of the Bluffton Police Department recently visited NOC’s Onyx Learning Center in Bluffton to build positive relationships with children and families living in the ONYX Apartment complex. Members of the Police Department helped children complete their homework and… By NOC NOC’s learning centers provide children an enabling environment for academic achievement through improved skills in math, reading, and language arts. Additionally, NOC’s centers provide children a platform for positive social and emotional integration and sense of community. While they are… By NOC NOC welcomes Madeline Helser-Howard as its new Executive Director. By NOC ONYX Program Manager Yury Bowlds… and her husband, a member of the military who has just returned from a tour in Syria, will be relocating to Virginia in early September. Yury will certainly be missed by the children, family, and By NOC 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone because of COVID-19. Schools were closed throughout the country since mid-March 2020, which has had devastating impact on the education of children. By NOC In the midst of the current pandemic, children in NOC’s summer program at Parkview in downtown Beaufort, and at ONYX and Avalon Shores in Bluffton have continued to study diligently, building their skills in math and reading. NOC started its… By NOC In the midst of this pandemic, the children in NOC’s summer program have continued to study diligently at NOC’s learning centers, building their skills in math and reading. Following CDC and DHEC safety guidelines has been challenging for students, teachers,…NOC Students Participate in Beaufort Housing Authority Competition
Outstanding Volunteer Recognized
NOC Kids Celebrate Moms
New Sign Draws Attention to NOC
NOC Children Adjust to COVID: 12 Months Later
NOC Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Special Visitor Delights Children
NOC to Open New Learning Center
First Responders Visit NOC
NOC Heroes Striving to Excel
NOC Welcomes New Executive Director
Madeline comes to NOC from the Beaufort County Library System where she spent the last five years serving the community as a Senior Librarian and Youth Services Coordinator. During her tenure…Farewell to ONYX Program Manger
NOC’s Summer Virtual Learning Camp
Remote learning, using e-learning platforms administered by local schools, has…While Public Schools Are Closed, NOC’s Summer Session Has Been Open
Parkview Summer Program
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