Neighborhood Outreach Connection

06/02/2026

NOC Summer Learning & Enrichment Program is officially underway!

This morning, we welcomed students and families back to our Learning Centers on Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton, and in Beaufort!

Although it has only been two weeks since the school year ended, it feels much longer. We are so proud of everything our students accomplished this past year and are excited to help them continue learning, growing, and getting ahead for the next school year.

One of the best parts of summer is welcoming new children and families to NOC. We love seeing both familiar and new faces join our Learning Centers and become part of our NOC family.

We look forward to a summer filled with academic enrichment, hands-on learning, new experiences, and lots of fun. Most of all, we can't wait to watch our students continue to shine!

Here's to an amazing summer of learning, growth, and opportunity!

We cannot thank our donors, partners, volunteers, and grantors enough. We appreciate you being caring neighbors.

05/29/2026

NOC is not only focused on education programs for children, but also on strengthening and supporting the overall community. Recently, we held one of our community health screenings at our New Oaks Learning Center on Hilton Head to support families and individuals who have little or no access to health screenings and health education. Through partnerships with local organizations and healthcare providers, community members were able to receive important screenings, resources, and information that promote healthier lives and greater access to care.

We are thankful to our partners, volunteers, donors and funders who help make our programs possible. Thank you for being caring neighbors.

05/25/2026

NOC Old Town Learning Center in Bluffton celebrated the end of a wonderful semester! Our stars are shining bright, and we are so proud of what our newest students are accomplishing. Watching their growth, confidence, and excitement for learning has been truly inspiring. Keep shining, students — your future is briight!

Thank you for being caring neighbors!

05/20/2026

NOC was recently featured in Voyage Savannah Magazine! We are honored to share more about our mission, programs, and the communities we serve across Beaufort County to a new audience in Savannah. Thank you to everyone who supports our work and helps create opportunities for children and families each day. We appreciate you being caring neighbors!

Check out our interview to learn more about NOC and the impact being made through our Learning Centers and community programs!

https://voyagesavannah.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-neighborhood-outreach-connection

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05/19/2026

What a wonderful week of celebrations across all of NOC’s Learning Centers! It was a joy to see the different activities and special events our Program Managers planned for students and families.

At NOC New Oaks Learning Center on Hilton Head, students put on performances for the families who attended, showcasing their talents, creativity, and confidence. We are always amazed by the intelligence and gifts of our students and are so proud of all they have accomplished this semester.

We thank our donors, volunteers, and funders for making our programs possible. Thank you for being a caring neighbor!

05/13/2026

Our new Old Town Learning Center in Bluffton is completing its first semester! Our students have truly enjoyed their time in our afterschool academic and Friday enrichment programs. They bring so much joy and energy to the neighborhood each day.

We are excited to continue building relationships with these students and families and look forward to seeing many familiar faces at our Summer Learning Program, along with welcoming many new students to the NOC family!

05/08/2026

NOC Cordillo on Hilton Head recently received a wonderful surprise from our partner, Providence Presbyterian Church. Thanks to their generosity and Mr. Tom, a brand-new basketball hoop has been installed on the church property, giving our NOC students a dedicated space to play, learn, and build their skills.

This thoughtful addition enhances our shared space in a meaningful way. We’re excited about the opportunities it creates—not just for recreation, but for connection. We’re confident this will become a place where relationships grow, bringing together our students, their families, and the broader church community.

Thank you for being caring neighbors!

05/06/2026

Mr. Jack is our 4th and 5th grade tutor at our New Oaks Learning Center on Hilton Head. This is his third year with NOC.

He truly enjoys the children’s curiosity and how incredibly bright they are. He loves when they think critically and ask questions—sometimes questions he doesn’t even have the answers to, or that don’t have just one correct answer.

He hopes the children come to understand just how important community is. He believes this is a wonderful program and hopes to inspire them to get involved and contribute in their own way when it becomes their turn to take the lead and set an example.

Above all, he hopes they learn to love learning. He believes that while many people enjoy having learned something, they don’t always enjoy the process of learning itself. But learning can be fun and is always exciting—he tries do it every single day.

Thank you Mr. Jack!

05/04/2026

Meet Mr. Bob!

Mr. Bob is a dedicated volunteer at our Island Lutheran Learning Center on Hilton Head Island, and he brings joy to our students each and every week. Always ready to lend a helping hand, Mr. Bob supports children with their homework while also taking extra time to strengthen their math and reading skills.

But his impact goes beyond academics, Mr. Bob also connects with students through games like chess and checkers, creating meaningful relationships and a fun, welcoming environment for all.

We are incredibly grateful for Mr. Bob’s time, commitment, and heart for our children. Volunteers like him make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, and we are so lucky to have him as part of the NOC family.