NuFocused VA

10/13/2026

🎃🍬 TRUNK OR TREAT WITH PEOPLE FIRST! 👻🚗

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR evening filled with community, candy, costumes, and FUN! 🧡💜

People First Empowered by USI, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, invites enrolled families to come together for a night of Halloween excitement!

📅 Thursday, October 29th
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 St. John’s Church A.M.E.
545 E. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Bring the kids, dress in your favorite costumes, and get ready to make some sweet memories! 🍭🎃

⚠️ Please Note: This event is exclusively for families enrolled in People First Empowered by USI services.

09/24/2026

🌟 FROM HAMPTON TO WALL STREET

Nicole Pullen Ross returns to Hampton University as the keynote speaker for the 83rd Annual Opening Convocation.

A proud Hampton alumna, Ross has built an accomplished career in finance and now serves as a Partner at Goldman Sachs, making this homecoming a powerful moment for current students and the Hampton community.

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 10:45 AM
📍 Hampton University Convocation Center
🎟️ Free & Open to the Public
📺 Live Streaming Available

From Hampton to Wall Street — and back home to inspire the next generation.

NuFocusVA is proud to spotlight Virginia stories, leaders, and moments that deserve to be seen.

09/02/2026

Fall/Winter⭐ Star City Clothing Collection ⭐.

'Coming soon'.

09/01/2026

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07/29/2026

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06/22/2026

Audition today, submit a video audition showcasing your talent. Do you have what it takes to be the next Talent In The Star!!! Cash prizes , King & Queen titles and so much more

🎤⭐ DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SHINE? ⭐🎤

Roanoke... THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🔥

Can you sing? 🎶
Can you dance? 💃
Can you make people laugh? 😂
Do you play an instrument? 🎸
Do you write poetry? ✍️
Got a talent that's unique? 👀

Then it's time to show the city what you've got!

🏆 WIN CASH PRIZES
🥇 1st Place – $500
🥈 2nd Place – $300
🥉 3rd Place – $200

👑 Plus, we'll crown our Tomorrow's Leaders King & Queen!

🎥 NO IN-PERSON AUDITION REQUIRED!

Simply submit a 2–3 minute video showing off your talent.

📧 Send your video to:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

📱 Questions? Call or Text:
540-305-0142

⚠️ Don't wait until the last minute. The spotlight is waiting, but not for long.

⭐ Talent In The Star ⭐

YOUR TIME IS NOW.

06/16/2026

🚀 Work Forward Week 2 Update!

Our participants are continuing to build the skills needed to succeed in the workplace and beyond.

So far, we've covered:

💰 Financial Literacy
📄 Understanding Paychecks & Deductions
💵 Budgeting and Money Management
🤝 Workplace Expectations
🗣️ Professional Communication
📝 Resume Development

We’re also grateful to the local business owners who joined us to share their experiences, insights, and advice with our participants. Their real-world perspectives provided valuable guidance and inspiration as these young adults explore future career opportunities.

These young adults aren't just learning how to get a job—they're learning how to keep a job, manage their money, communicate professionally, and prepare for long-term success.

As Week 2 continues, participants will keep building their confidence, workplace readiness, and career skills as they prepare for future employment opportunities.

Every session is another step forward. 👏

06/11/2026

✅ Week 1 of Work Forward is officially complete!

This week, 21 young people took the first steps toward building their future.

📚 Completed workforce readiness training
📝 Built or updated professional resumes
💼 Learned workplace expectations and professionalism
🗣️ Developed communication and interview skills
🤝 Participated in team-building and career readiness activities

We're proud to report:
✔️ 21 participants enrolled
✔️ 21 resumes completed or updated
✔️ Strong engagement and participation across both cohorts

Work Forward is more than a summer program—it's an opportunity to gain experience, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for success in the workplace.

Week 1 is in the books. We're just getting started. 🚀

06/04/2026

🚀 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🚀

Group A officially starts Monday. 🔥

For weeks, young people have been preparing for this opportunity, and now it's time to get started.

Work Forward is more than a summer program—it's an opportunity to gain experience, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for the future.

To all of our participants:

📚 Show up ready to learn.
🌱 Show up ready to grow.
🚀 Show up ready to move forward.

This summer is just the beginning. 👀

📅 Group A starts Monday.

06/04/2026

🎨✨ TOMORROW'S LEADERS SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM ✨🎨

Looking for something fun, creative, and meaningful for your child this summer? 👀

The Tomorrow's Leaders Summer Arts Program gives young people the opportunity to explore their creativity, build confidence, make new friends, and develop skills that will last long after summer ends.

🎭 Arts & Creative Expression
👕 Fashion & Style Development
🎥 Media & Content Creation
⭐ Confidence Building Activities

📅 Starts June 22, 2026
📍 Roanoke Higher Education Center
🕙 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

And to celebrate a successful summer...

🎢 Participants will have the opportunity to attend an overnight end-of-summer trip to Carowinds! 🔥

⚠️ Limited spots available.

📲 Scan the QR code and sign up today before spaces are filled.