Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court

04/03/2026

Yesterday was powerful. 💙🌱

We proudly dedicated our Annual Pinwheel Garden in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month—a visual reminder that every child deserves a safe, healthy, and hopeful future.

Each pinwheel represents a child… a life, a story, and a reminder of why prevention matters. Together, they stand as a symbol of hope, resilience, and our shared responsibility to protect and uplift our youth.

Special thank you to Councilman Vernon Tillage for serving as this year’s keynote speaker, and to Mayor Shannon Glover for officially dedicating this year’s garden.

We were also honored to have Congressman Bobby Scott in attendance, along with a host of local leaders, including members of City Council, Portsmouth School Board members, and Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales. Your presence underscores the collective commitment to protecting our children and strengthening our families.

This work doesn’t stop here.

You can still be a part of the mission of the Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court by giving your time, talent, and treasure to support the children and families we serve.

🔗 Visit: www.fopjc.org⁠

Let’s continue to stand together—for awareness, for prevention, and for every child. 💙

12/28/2025

Recap Video from this year's Dinner with Friends Gala.

12/03/2025

✨ THANK YOU for an Incredible Evening! ✨

Because of your generosity and unwavering support, our 2025 Dinner with Friends Gala raised over $33,000 toward our $50,000 year-end goal for Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court.

Your belief in our mission — to empower young people, strengthen families, and change lives — is what makes all of this possible. Every contribution directly supports our programs, mentoring, community service opportunities, and the vital work we do with court-involved youth across Portsmouth.

And we’re still marching forward! With your continued support, we know we can reach our $50,000 goal before the end of the year.

If you weren’t able to give during the event or would like to make an additional year-end gift, you can make a secure contribution here:

🔗 https://givebutter.com/c/dinnerwithfriends25

Your support ensures we can keep changing a child’s story — one young person, one family, and one community at a time.

From all of us at Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court,
THANK YOU for standing with us. 💛

07/28/2025

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📢 OFFICE CLOSED TODAY – POWER OUTAGE NOTICE ⚡

Due to a power outage at the Portsmouth Court Complex (1345 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704), our office is closed today.

Our FRIENDS team is working remotely and remains available to assist you. For support or inquiries, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
— Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court, Inc.
www.fopjc.org

07/08/2025

🚨 Immediate Job Opening!
We're hiring a Part-Time ACT NOW Program Coordinator to lead our community-based efforts supporting court-involved youth in Portsmouth. You'll supervise interns, manage community service projects, and make a real impact in the lives of young people.

💼 Flexible hours | $30/hr | 30 hrs/week
📍 Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court
📅 Apply today: https://ow.ly/hTWQ50WmC2s

Help us build safer, stronger communities.

06/19/2025

📅 Thursday, June 19th | JUNETEENTH: Freedom Day
Today, we join communities across the nation in commemorating Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice and equity.

In observance of this historic day, the offices of Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court are closed today, Thursday, June 19th.
We will reopen on Monday.

Take a moment today to reflect, learn, and celebrate Black history and liberation.

05/27/2025

💙 May is National Foster Care Month 💙
At Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court and Portsmouth CASA, we believe every child deserves stability, support, and a voice in the decisions that shape their lives.

This month, we uplift the incredible youth in foster care and recognize the dedication of our CASA volunteers, foster families, and community partners who provide love, guidance, and lasting connections.

📣 Centered on Family, Strengthened by Connections

Join us in raising awareness and standing with children and families across Portsmouth.

05/06/2025

🚨 Today is the day – is here! 🚨
Join us in making a powerful impact for youth and families across Portsmouth.

When you give to the Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court, you’re helping us:
✔️ Train CASA volunteers to advocate for children in court
✔️ Provide mentoring, workforce prep, and life skills through ACT NOW & T.U.R.N.T.
✔️ Strengthen families impacted by the juvenile justice system

💛 Every dollar counts:
➡️ $25 = snacks for a mentoring session
➡️ $50 = workforce readiness workshop supplies
➡️ $100 = CASA training materials
➡️ $250 = youth program support

🖱️ Donate now:
https://ow.ly/lW4C50VNrQl

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05/05/2025

📣 Let’s Make History Together!
On May 6, we’re participating in —a 24-hour giving day supporting nonprofits across Hampton Roads.

🌟 Help us reach our goal for Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court and continue our mission to uplift at-risk youth and families in our community.

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✅ Donate: https://www.givelocal757.org/organizations/friends-of-the-portsmouth-juvenile-court
✅ Spread the word
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🕛 Giving starts at midnight on May 6 and ends at 11:59 PM — don’t miss it!
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05/05/2025

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