Who We Are
Our Mission
Helping all individuals in the community achieve the “American Dream” – economic independence, and personal fulfillment.
Our Vision
Establishing a level playing field within the community so all may enjoy a better quality of life.
Our Values
Accountability to its community, serving them with integrity, compassion, and commitment.
Strategic Focus of NOC
NOC is Focusing on Critical Social Problems
- Poverty is a serious problem in Beaufort County, affecting 13% of the county’s population of 165,000.
- Almost 40% of the “new majority” student population (nearly 8,500 African American and Hispanic students) in public schools in Beaufort County fail to meet school standards, remain in school, and graduate on time with the right skills and knowledge Most of these students live in low income neighborhoods.
- Many people in low income neighborhoods to not have health insurance and access to affordable health care.
NOC Reaching Out
Empowering People
Connecting with people. – Through strong presence in low-income neighborhoods.
Fostering an enabling environment.—Establishing program center within the neighborhood as hub to provide support relating to education, health services, and workforce development.
Empowering people.—By bringing resources, services, and technology into the neighborhood.
Creating opportunities.—Through NOC’s program centers, technology, and education programs.
Enriching communities.—Building a strong sense of community and personal responsibility.
Improving quality of life. Through health screenings and health-related workshops conducted within the neighborhoods.
Fostering an enabling environment.—Establishing program center within the neighborhood as hub to provide support relating to education, health services, and workforce development.
Empowering people.—By bringing resources, services, and technology into the neighborhood.
Creating opportunities.—Through NOC’s program centers, technology, and education programs.
Enriching communities.—Building a strong sense of community and personal responsibility.
Improving quality of life. Through health screenings and health-related workshops conducted within the neighborhoods.
What We Do
Committed to eliminating poverty’s root causes, Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) harnesses the energy of families, schools, libraries, health providers, and other non-profits to break the pattern of generational poverty, one neighborhood at a time.
NOC’s design targets poverty’s root causes through a multi-faceted approach that combines educational programs, workforce development, and health screenings – all built on a strong presence within the neighborhood. NOC’s seven learning centers operate within low-income neighborhoods in Beaufort County. The centers serve the residents of the neighborhoods in which they are located, allowing the program to fully immerse itself within the community. The learning centers are within walking distance to students’ homes and are designed to accommodate classrooms that are equipped with computers and internet access. Furthermore, the centers are managed by trained Program Managers with support from a Neighborhood Liaison, and NOC’s field staff of part-time teachers and volunteers, as well as parents.
Details
| (843) 681-4100 | |
| admin@noc-sc.org | |
| Julie Palma | |
| Executive Director | |
| http://www.noc-sc.org/ |
