Neighborhood Outreach Connection

NOC's workforce and community development programs provide opportunities to working families with low household income. NOC programs help adults build workplace skills and knowledge. NOC provided adult classes, focusing on functional English, financial literacy, basic computer skills, social entrepreneurship, forming and operating small businesses, resume preparation and employability skills. Through social and community events, NOC promotes a networking among community members and b building bridges among local communities. NOC involves churches, civic organizations, and businesses to foster better relationships among communities. In 2024-2025, NOC through grant funding and private donations achieved the following: a 585 individuals were served through NOC classes and workshops b 83% of adults completed their classes/workshops c 1380individuals participated in community events

NOC promotes preventive health care. by facilitating periodic screenings in collaboration with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Volunteers in Medicine, Lions Club, and the Department of Health and Environmental Control. NOCs health screenings, including the above partners relate to hypertension, diabetes, cancer, vison, hearing, drug and alcohol abuse, and dental hygiene. NOCs adult classes (289) relate to health and wellness, health and nutrition, prenatal care, physical exercise, and dental hygiene. a 293 individuals screened through community-based health screening b 1234 screenings for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, HIV, syphilis, vision, and dental hygiene c 282 health educational materials were provided by several agencies relating to mental health, drug and alcohol, and health and wellness.