F.A.C.E. Time

Pearls of Wisdom Party tickets are available just in time for stocking stuffing. This annual all-you-can-eat oyster roast will include pork barbecue, fried chicken, fried fish, clam chowder, sides and all beverages plus music by WonderLand and a live auction for one low price of only $50.00 for a limited time. The event will take place on April 13, 2024, from 1-5 p.m. at the 24th Street Park at the VB Oceanfront. Tickets are limited, so buy them now by calling 757.263.1337.

Be a Sponsor to fund innovative programs teachers wish to implement to enhance

the curriculum and propel student achievement.

Contact The Virginia Beach Education Foundation for Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets.

757.263.1069 or www.vbef.org

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS!

Marketing benefits including access to three major events are included.

Donate to My Friend's Closet by shopping the Amazon Wishlist at https://bit.ly/VBMFCWishList. Items will be shipped directly to the closet where they can be distributed to students in need.

Why My Friend’s Closet? If a child is asked where they got their cool new sneakers, they can confidently say, from my Friend’s Closet!

My Friend's Closet is supported in part by the United Way. Our goal is to remove barriers to learning that exist for children related to their essential needs. We recognize that each student may have different needs. Whether it is new items, including clothing, glasses, hygiene and medical supplies, or a deeper challenge: we want to understand the need and help solve it.

To seek assistance for these items from My Friend's Closet contact your school counselor or social worker.

• School Supplies
• Clothing
• Household Items
• Headphones
• Water Bottles
• Cleaning Supplies
• Hygiene Items

Visit https://bit.ly/VolTrackerLink to register as a volunteer with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, to check on available volunteer opportunities, and to log volunteer hours.

Remember, each hour of volunteer service is worth $31.80 as an in-kind donation to VB Schools.

Contact Rebecca Headings, Rebecca.headings@vbschools.com, for more information.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools has a new app called Volunteer Tracker for volunteer applications, signing up for volunteer opportunities and entering hours. Students can manage their volunteer hours with this app too!

Here’s how it works:

• Volunteer Liaisons and Staff create Volunteer Opportunities.
• Volunteers Complete an Online Application – Just one per volunteer, no need to complete one for each school you volunteer for and approval is instant!
• Volunteer Tracker matches volunteers to opportunities.
• Volunteers review postings and sign up to help.
• Volunteer Tracker sends you reminders about the opportunities you have selected.
• Hours are automatically recorded or if not linked to a posted opportunity, they can be entered manually.

Visit https://appgarden5.app-garden.com/VolTrackVA128.nsf To complete a volunteer application and learn what volunteer opportunities are available!

Kempsville High School will host our Enroll, Employ, Enlist week for students in late March, 2024. We would like your help teaching our students more about the numerous post-secondary options available to them whether they choose to find employment directly after high school, enlist in the military, or enroll in a college or trade school. Our goal, with your help, is to provide a program where students can learn more about different career paths, expand their awareness of various career fields, and develop a deeper understanding of their opportunities. This informative program has the power to ignite student interest in future career, military, and college options.

Activities will take place from March 21-27, 2024 between the hours of 7:30am and 2:00pm. Thank you for considering joining this important and exciting event. Please submit this form to be added to our list of interested organizations.

23-24 KHS Enroll, Employ, Enlist Week Community Organization Interest Form

Cox High School English 10 classes have been hard at work completing their College, Career, and Civic Readiness Index (CCCRI) goals this semester. Students in these classes attended an in-house field trip where eight local non-profit organizations presented their missions and goals in the auditorium. Students then chose an organization they felt passionate about helping and began research on the issue and provided possible solutions. To conclude the project, students complete a community service piece to aid the organization. Students have created flyers to raise awareness and gather supplies for the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center (VBACAC), WE ARE VB, Toby’s Dream, Boys and Girls Club, Lynnhaven River Now, NAMI Coastal Virginia, Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation, VB Home Now, and Canine Companions.

The Partners in Education program supports collaborative efforts between schools and our community that promote academic success and personal growth for the division's students. Community partners from businesses, military commands, faith-based groups and civic organizations work with schools to design innovative educational opportunities to meet the eight areas of wellness students need to be successful. By matching school goals with the expertise, expanded materials and financial resources and skills of the community organization, partnerships enrich curriculum and enhance learning experiences, extend teachers' capacity to meet the individual needs of all students and improve communication between the schools and the community.

Community engagement not only makes a positive impact on education, helping to relate academic learning to real-world applications, but it also demonstrates that the community values education and is committed to helping prepare students with the foundation they need to be successful today and into adulthood.

Your business or organization may initiate a partnership by:

• Contacting the school you wish to partner with and speaking with the school’s Community Engagement Liaison (CEL);
• Completing a Partners in Education Information Form and submitting it to the Office of Family and Community Engagement, which will help connect you with a school that best matches the interests and expertise of your organization; or
• Calling the Office of Family and Community Engagement at 757.263.1799 to learn more about how your organization can become a VBCPS Partner in Education.

We’re a family and friends run business, just here to share smiles and sell ice cream! As a community-focused small business, we'll be intuned with our neighbors' to help us shape how we serve you. We'll be the first job for some of your kids, partner with local businesses, and be a place where you can find a moment of peace.

Sundae Scoop is interested in assisting schools with:

• Ice Cream Socials
• Fundraising
• Entrepreneurship Training

For more information contact Phillip Haarrell at sundaescoopva@gmail.com.

Two Maids is interested in supporting students, families and schools by:

• Career coaching for parents and students and the benefits of being a local entrepreneur
• Sponsor PTA events to educate the community on our programs for cancer patents and others.
• As a Francise broker/consultant i am able to help those transitioning from the military or corporate jobs

For more information contact Mr. Lee Sheridan at lee.sheridan@twomaidscleaning.com

New Jerusalem Ministries is supporting Point of View Elementary School with:

• The Mighty A's/Counting Buddies Tutoring
• Gentleman's Club

For more information contact Wanda Byrd at wm.byrd.01@gmail.com

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union is interested in supporting schools by providing:

• Reality Store Simulation
• Sponsorships/Assistance
• Scholarships

For more information contact Amy Mallinson at amallinson@beachmunicipal.com

Beth Fischer Homes is supporting Tallwood Elementary School with:

• Teacher Lunches and Breakfasts
• Field Day Support

For more information contact Beth Fischer at bethfischerrealtor@gmail.com

Dragon's Den Dog Training - Touch-A-Pup is interested in supporting schools with:

Seminars on what a service dog is and how they help people.

Classroom visits to meet real service dogs and learn how to behave around dogs in public.

Learning about different disabilities and how service dogs offer individuals more freedom.

For additional information contact Ashley Grube at dragonsdendogtrainingforms@gmail.com

American Hear Association is interested in supporting schools with:

• Kids Heart Challenge
• Health & Wellness Fairs/ Family Fitness Fun Nights
• Health and Wellness Resources for Students and Staff

For more information contact Andrea Stroble at andrea.stroble@heart.org

Agility Youth Sports is interested in supporting students and schools with:

• Fundraising with Parents Night Outs
• Field Days
• Events
• Testing
• Teacher for a Day
• Bully-proof Classes
• Karate

For more information contact Cindy Myers at bestinvabeach01@gmail.com or 757-805-3507

Freekind is partnering with Voices and Faces Project and Virginia Stage Company to bring a POWERFUL performance to Virginia! Lived Through This, the theatrical adaptation of Anne K. Ream’s critically acclaimed book. Live Through This, is a story of truth and hope that will raise awareness of sexual violence in our community and bring together local nonprofits who are working to restore freedom, hope and belonging to those who have lived through sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The play will bring to life the stories of individuals who have been shaped but refuse to be defined by their histories of sexual violence!

If you are interested in finding out more about the event or purchasing tickets, please go to our website at https://www.freekindva.org/live.

We hope to see our Virginia Beach community there!

Built on the same partnerships and processes as VBrelief, VBthrive will take the program a step further, shifting toward long-term results by providing in depth coaching to guide individuals and families as they seek to advance their goals and position themselves toward an even brighter future.

The program, which was inspired by the successful Aspire pilot launched and funded by Women United, will focus on providing support to the 50,000 families in Virginia Beach who qualify as ALICE and are struggling to make ends meet. VBthrive will work with a variety of partners to support these individuals and families in five critical areas:

• Mentoring
• Housing
• Employment & Education
• Financial Management
• Wellbeing

VBthrive was launched thanks to the support of a three-year, $15 million grant from the City of Virginia Beach with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program will also provide $10 million in business relief grants through LISC Hampton Roads.

https://unitedwayshr.org/what-we-do/vbthrive/https://unitedwayshr.org/what-we-do/vbthrive/

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore hosts the 757 Mobile Markets. Funded in part by the City of Virginia Pandemic Relief Partnership, Obici Healthcare Foundation and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the 757 Mobile Markets are a fleet of trucks that will deliver healthy, nutritious food to the neighborhoods with the greatest need with a “farmers’ market” style shopping experience.

The CHKD Fall/Winter Community Connections Bulletin is ready! Please find the digital copy attached, and if you would like hard-copies please email Outreach@CHKD.org Hard-copies will be available the week of August 28th

There are many opportunities for education, engagement and action in this bulletin and we encourage you to take a look, AND pass it on!

For more information visit CHKD.org/classes

Pasadena Villa Outpatient Norfolk continues to strive to be an additional mental health resource for adults and adolescents in the Hampton Roads area. This month we would like to put the spotlight on our adolescent IOP which is soon to be celebrating it’s one year anniversary since program launch. Adolescent IOP serves individuals ages 13-17 who are living with diagnosis such as anxiety, bipolar, major depression, personality disorders, psychotic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Those who have participated in our program come with the goal of improving their life experiences which includes reducing symptoms of anxiety, hopelessness, depression, and unstable mood. The staff at Pasadena Villa Outpatient recognize this and provide adolescents with the support needed by introducing them to various modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT and Art Therapy. This provides client with a broader perspective of techniques and coping skills which can be utilized to better manage their mental health symptom. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity to continue to explore modalities with their long-term community providers.

In addition to exposure to various modalities, we also collaborate with their parents/caregivers as we do encourage family involvement for additional support. Our team ensures that parents are kept abreast about the progress being made, challenges, and offer psychoeducation to assist family members in understanding the support needed to include information for continuity of care such as family and individual therapy to support the adolescents we serve.

If you know someone who you think could benefit from participating in our adolescent IOP please don't hesitate to provide them with our information to get them in contact with our admissions team at 757-703-4413.

NAMI COASTAL VIRGINIA - HELP A FRIEND

Owners, Jeffery and Patricia Tyer, opened F45 Training Kings Grant in December 2022, with the help of their three daughters, Alexa, Taylor, and Sydney. Together, they have created a welcoming and knowledgeable team of coaches, who strive to help every member reach their fitness goals.

Whether you are a seasoned athlete, or new to your fitness journey, F45 Training Kings Grant workouts are for everyone!

FUNCTIONAL HIIT: F45 delivers functional full-body workouts, improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength, and endurance.

TEAM TRAINING: The team mentality is F45 Training helps members transform their lifestyle physically and mentally while encouraging community growth and a no-ego attitude.

45 MINUTES: F45 Training is one of the most time efficient ways of training. We aim to burn up to 750 calories per 45-minute session.

Come try F45 Training Kings Grant, TODAY! You can sign-up for a FREE 7-Day Trial, on our website. We are confident you will enjoy a great workout and will have a lot of fun while doing it! Come join us!

Do you want every child at your school to learn chess? Now you can!

ChessKid is offering grants for every elementary student in your school district or school! We want everyone to learn to play chess, and this is your chance to offer this program to your students for FREE.

ChessKid.com is the scholastic extension of Chess.com - the #1 online chess site. ChessKid is dedicated to being a safe place for kids to learn and play chess. ChessKid introduces kids at an early age to the game of chess, teaching them how to play while having fun. It is an educational tool that teachers can use in their classrooms to help students develop critical thinking skills.

At ChessKid our goal is to introduce chess education to as many students as possible in the next academic year and award grants to as many eligible schools in the United States.

APPLICATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE - There is no application deadline, but we recommend that you apply as early as possible. If you would prefer to launch a smaller pilot program in your schools, you can also apply at any time of the school year.

WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE APPLICATION: A school system administrator (usually a central office administrator) who can answer questions on the application about the number of students at each elementary school and personnel who would administer the program. If you are applying for a single elementary school, then the Elementary Principal and Chess sponsor/teacher should complete the application.

If you have any questions about the grant application process, you can email ChessKid at ck_grants@chess.com.

*Note: School Systems that currently have Enterprise Accounts with ChessKid.com or who were previous grant recipients are not eligible to apply.

We believe in the power of partnerships, and we invite Virginia Beach Public Schools PTAs to explore our sponsorship opportunities. By collaborating with SK8 House, your PTA can gain valuable exposure and support for its initiatives. We offer various sponsorship packages tailored to your needs, which can include:

• Exclusive recognition during School Spirit Night.
• Customized skate sessions or events for your school community.
• Dedicated space for PTA information and announcements
• And much more!

Our team at SK8 House is dedicated to making this partnership a success, and we are open to discussing how we can align our offerings with your PTA's goals and objectives.

We believe that strong communities are built on shared experiences and collaborations, and we are eager to make this School Spirit Night and PTA sponsorship opportunity a memorable one for Virginia Beach Public Schools.

For more information contact Rachel at rachel.sk8house@gmail.com or (801) 920-3486.

Discover the adventures of Cub Scouting! Cub Scouting offers family fun for boys and girls in grades K-5. For kids, Cub Scouting is all about adventure. Cub Scouts participate in fun activities – like making rockets, canoeing, archery, racing Pinewood Derby cars, and camping. For parents, Cub Scouting prepares your child for lifes challenges. Cub Scouts learn to try new things, to set and achieve goals. Best of all, have fun the whole time! To learn more, visit beascout.org

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center builds positive futures for Virginia’s children by working collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities.

PEATC TRAINING SCHEDULE

February 6 – Connecting the Dots: Early Intervention (EI) Family Survey

Febrero 6 – De Ia Referencia a la Eligibilidad

February 7 – Anatomy of an IEP

February 13 – SSI and VA’s Medicaid Waivers

February 13 - Onward to Preschool: Taking the Big Step from Early Intervention!

February 15 – Connecting the Dots: Transition to Adulthood Edition

February 21 – Measurable IEP Goals

February 22 – The Power of Family Engagement in Early Childhood

February 22 – Anatomy of an IEP

Febrero 22 – Anatomía de un IEP

February 27 – Disability Benefits: VA’sMedicaid Waivers

Marzo 5 – Dentro y Fuera de las Reuniones del IEP

March 6 – Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

Marzo 14 – Diez Cosas que Debe Saber Sobre un IEP

March 20 – Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia

PEATC/VDOE Trainings

February 1 – February 29 – SEAC Self-Paced Online Training Course

February 5 – February 26 – Building Strong Parent Advocates

February 12 – April 8 – Transition University

For additional information contact Tina Norris, Family Engagement Specialist at norris@peatc.org

Are you looking to learn something new in 2024 or make deeper connections? Join our free START classes for families with children ages 0 - 3 years old. START classes support adult caregivers with simple techniques you can use in your daily routines to support your babies development.

Classes are FREE and begin in February and are offered in the evening, day time or virtually. Check out more details and complete an interest form at https://www.vbgrowsmart.com/lena-start

Are your teachers looking for new resources to start the year off right? Getting back into the routine after winter break can be tough. EVERFI has you covered with 100s of essential skills lessons to help your students hit their goals in 2024.

The testing services department at Norfolk State University is super excited to share with you an opportunity that is perfect for your independent and self-motivated middle and high school students that want to get a jump start on earning college credit.

NSU has partnered with Modern States, a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to make college more accessible and affordable for all students. To do this, Modern States launched the “FRESHMAN YEAR FOR FREE” initiative.

This initiative allows students to enroll in any of the 32 on-line, self-paced courses offered on their website for FREE. There are no prerequisites for the courses offered. The coursework equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare and take the CLEP exam.

It gets better! Modern States will pay for students to take the CLEP exam once they’ve completed the required test prep coursework. Students then fill out the Modern States CLEP Voucher Request Form and receive a payment voucher to pay for the exam at the College Board website (https://clep.collegeboard.org/).

This opportunity is so incredible! NSU wants to share this information with all of Hampton Roads’ middle and high school students, teachers, staff, and families! If you want to learn more about Modern States and it’s “FRESHMAN YEAR FOR FREE” initiative you can use the QR code below to visit their website( https://modernstates.org/ ) or reach out to the NSU’s Testing Services department, at (757)823-2504 or testingcenter@nsu.edu . We’d love to discuss how we can partner with you to share Modern States information with you and your school community.

COVA Recycles (www.covarecycles.org) is a community-driven initiative born from a shared passion for a cleaner and more sustainable Coastal Virginia. Founded by dedicated citizens, this grassroots organization champions the continuation of curbside recycling as an essential service.

Curbside recycling is more than just a convenience - it's a testament to our dedication and commitment to the environment.

1. YOUR voice matters. There are 2 ways you can speak up in support of curbside recycling. The City of Virginia Beach wants your opinion on recycling. Let them know you want to KEEP recycling as an essential city service as it currently stands! Take the survey today! https://speakupvb.com
2. COVA Recycles wants to show leaders across the region that curbside recycling is a priority to our community. Take the COVA Recycles survey and make a difference. Survey results will be shared with our elected officials. www.COVARecycles.org/survey

Questions? Email COVARecycles@gmail.com

Follow us on social @COVARecycles

https://www.jasonsdeli.com/about-us/community-partners-program

Contact Hope Dennis at hope.dennis@jasonsdeli.com for prices for lunch and breakfast.

Enrolling your child in a karate program can be a significant investment in their overall development. Not only does it improve physical strength and coordination, but it also helps build mental toughness and character. At Cova Karate, we understand the importance of this and strive to provide a supportive and challenging environment for your child to grow. Our program will help your child develop discipline, focus, and confidence, as well as provide them with a healthy outlet for energy. So why not give your child the gift of a lifetime by enrolling them in Cova Karate today?

Students of Virginia Beach Schools claim your 2 free classes -> https://kara-te.net/vbstudent

If you are looking for a flexible way to volunteer, Lasagna Love would love you to join us to feed your neighbors. When you sign up, you make all of the choices: how often to volunteer, how many families you feed, how far you are willing to drive to deliver the meal and when you need time off for family or school commitments! Lasagna Love is all about love and hearts! We want to provide even more families in need with “hearty” home cooked meals Now is a great time to join us to spread the kindness, love and joy that comes with providing a meal to a family in need. Whether the need is financial, health-related, emotional or your neighbor is struggling in any way, we bring a lasagna or some other meal with a side of kindness! Follow your heart and join us today ↝ https://www.lasagnalove.org/volunteer/
Our goals are to feed families spread kindness strengthen communities!

Just Serve

JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community, providing opportunities to help those in need and enhance the quality of life in the community.

JustServe is a service to help link community volunteer needs with volunteers and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation in posting projects or in encouraging volunteers to serve according to our guidelines.

EquiKids/EquiVets

Founded in 1989, EQUI-KIDS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers equine­assisted services and programs to children and adults with special needs. EQUI-KIDSis a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), which differentiates us as a center that provides the highest level of equine-specialized professionals and program services delivery. EQUI-KIDS currently offers a variety of equine­assisted activities and programs including, therapeutic riding, school partnership, hippotherapy (physical, occupational and/or speech therapy services using a horse), mental health services, First Responders, EQUI-VETS (serving both active duty and retired veterans), and job coaching.

Side Walkers

Side walkers assist with grooming and

tacking the horses before the lesson. During the lesson, side walkers directly assist the participants by providing guidance, physical and emotional safety, and encouragement.

Horse Leaders

Horse leaders assist with grooming, tacking and warming up the horses before the lesson. During the lesson, horse leaders are directly responsible for leading the horse and ensure the horse stays focused and comfortable during the lesson.

Barn Volunteers

Barn volunteers help to clean stalls, tack, equipment and assist with repairs around the farm.

Office and Special Event Volunteers

These volunteers help with fundraising events, assist with administrative projects, and greet participants and guests at the reception desk.

Volunteer Teams

We always welcome corporate workgroups, community services teams, and other parties looking to offer their time on special projects.

Email volunteer@equikids.org for more information

Veteran's Homefront

Individuals of all ages, groups and/or organizations are needed to come together and support the ending of veteran homelessness and reducing the number of veteran suicides by supporting the Parking Lot Ministry Program (PLM).

Whether you, your group and/or organization volunteer once a month, quarterly, or once a year at 6:30 am on Saturdays in the Walmart parking lot in Chesapeake, Virginia, your support is what we need to make 2022 even more successful.

Please use the following link to select one (or more) month(s) if you or your organization would like to be added to our Saturday volunteer calendar in 2022.

Contact Antoine Hines at veteranshomefront@gmail.com for additional information.

Conservation Youth Team at the Virginia Zoo

The Conservation Youth Team (CYT) program is a high school volunteer and youth development program that was created for teens who are passionate about wildlife, conservation, and helping their community. Throughout the year, CYT participants learn about conservation issues, educate zoo guests about our animals, support our Safari Camp programs, and visit local organizations to participate in service projects benefiting the community. As a member of the Conservation Youth Team, teens will develop important job and life skills, build self-confidence, and earn community service hours!

The program is structured to make their time here more robust yet flexible, and hopefully more accessible to a greater number of teens. There is no minimum GPA requirement. There are also a few scholarships available that cover the first-year fees.

Contact Sarah Peterson for additional information:

Sarah.Peterson@norfolk.gov

Guest Engagement Coordinator | Virginia Zoo

757-441-2374 Ext. 224 | 3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504

virginiazoo.org

Red Cross - Volunteers Needed

The Red Cross has a critical level need. They are currently experiencing a shortage of volunteers. This is having a direct impact on blood collection efforts. They need volunteers who are 18+ to serve as Blood Donor Ambassadors. This is a simple and very rewarding position. They would serve as the greeter and registration at the fixed sites in Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

To get started go to go to Volunteer Connection www.redcross.org/volunteertoday and complete your registration. Select Blood Donor Ambassador as the position. After completing the registration, send your name to katie.niehoff@redcross.org to expedite your registration to get volunteering quickly.

Hunger Warriors - Fresh Food Wednesdays

BRING HOPE TO YOUR COMMUNITY.

Since the onset of the pandemic, Fresh Food Wednesdays Food Distribution serves over 1,000 people every week in Virginia Beach. We are looking for volunteers to help us load & unload food supplies, pack food boxes, and distribute food to help make a difference. The need is great. Join us and battle food insecurity in our community!

409 Virginia Beach Blvd

757-428-3720

gatheratscott.com

office@gatheratscott.com

Christian Resource Center

Tutors are needed on Wednesday evenings in all subjects.

549 Newtown Road, Suite #105

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-985-3451

Contact Maria Lorenzi at mlorenzicrc@gmail.com for more information

Nauticus

There are many volunteer opportunities available for youth including Gift Shop, Discovery Crew (Education), Guest Ambassador (Admissions). They will be able to assist our crew with greeting and check-in guests, lead STEM-focused education programs and battleship tours, select the perfect museum souvenir to purchase, and more!

To receive information on the positions as well as apply using our online application, visit: https://nauticus.org/volunteer-at-nauticus/

For additional information:

https://nauticus.org/volunteer/

Contact: Susie Hill, Volunteer Resource Manager, 757-664-1043, volunteer@nauticus.org

Girls On The Run Hampton Roads

High school girls can serve as Junior Coaches during our Fall and/or Spring seasons. They assist Head Coaches in the preparation and delivery of our curriculum to a team of girls in grades 3 through 5. Great opportunity for those interested in education! Contact Erin Highton for more information: erin@gotrhr.org or 757-965-9040. https://www.gotrhr.org/Coach

Marian Manor Senior Living

Volunteers needed to help with our activities program, dining, and maintenance. Contact Karen Land at karen@marian-manor.com.

Elementary, Middle, and High School and Adults.

Virginia Beach Youth Opportunities Office

Virginia Beach Mayor's Youth Leaders in Action: www.VBgov.com/myla

Parks and Recreation Volunteers. Contact Donovan McGuire at dmcguir@vbgov.com.

Middle and High School

First Landing State Park

Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of tasks from trail clean up to assist in our main office. Contact Jennifer Huggins at jennifer.huggins@dcr.virginia.gov.

Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult Learners, Elementary must have an adult present.

Armed Services YMCA

Read all about our program by visiting our website at asymca.org/hampton-roads-home and clicking on the What We Do on our ribbon. We look forward to hearing from you. Contact Laura Roberts, Youth Enrichment Program Director at lroberts@asymca.org

High School and Adults

Mini-Me Events - Engineering Your Future Today

For more information contact contact@engineeringyourfuturetoday.com.

High School and Adults

Wave City Care

We do school makeovers, feed families at Thanksgiving, do gifts at Christmas for families in need, offer food distribution, and more! We need volunteers for all of these opportunities each season. Contact Amanda Beery at Amanda@wavecitycare.com

High School and Adults

Youth Opportunities Office

The Teen Media Studio housed at Williams Farm Recreation Center is recruiting teens to share their talent and experience in the field of digital media. Volunteers must have an interest in the following areas: music recording, audio engineering, photography, and videography. Teens will earn experience and community service hours. Contact Tre Hill at lhill@vbgov.com.

Middle and High School

Zeiders American Dream Theater

Visit https://thez.org/volunteer/ for more information.

High School and Adults

Virginia African American Cultural Center, Inc.

We will be posting a link for community service/volunteer opportunities soon. Contact: Dr. Ross-Hammond at info@vaaccvb.org. For example, we have students interested in forming a Summer Book club to read books authored by African Americans and opportunities to read to youth.

High School and Adults

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation

Limited volunteer positions are available at this time within various units. If you are interested in volunteering with Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, complete the please visit VBgov.com/parks or call (757) 385-1100 or email fun@VBgov.com. Sign up for Parks & Rec email newsletters at VBgov.com/eNews. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/VBparksrec.

Contact Margaret Sullivan-Rucka at 757-385-0424

Middle School, High School, Adults

Family Connection is an outreach of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) to link Virginia Beach families to classes, training, resources and other opportunities to help connect parents to their students’ education. View the list of recordings on the Family Connection webpage.

You may also contact the Office of Family and Community Engagement at 757.263.1821 or by email should you have any questions.

Promote‌ ‌and‌ ‌expand‌ ‌equitable‌ ‌access‌ ‌to‌ ‌services‌ ‌and‌ ‌programs‌ ‌that‌ ‌support‌ ‌families‌ ‌and‌ ‌students'‌ ‌through‌ ‌mutually‌ ‌supportive‌ ‌partnerships.‌ ‌-‌ ‌Partner‌ ‌with‌ ‌local‌ ‌agencies‌ ‌to‌ ‌provide‌ ‌wraparound‌ ‌services‌ ‌for‌ ‌students‌ ‌including‌ ‌early‌ ‌childhood‌ ‌supports,‌ ‌volunteers,‌ ‌childcare‌ ‌and‌ ‌funding‌ ‌opportunities.‌

For more information contact Mary Hunt at mary.hunt@vbschools.com

Built on the same partnerships and processes as VBrelief, VBthrive will take the program a step further, shifting toward long-term results by providing in depth coaching to guide individuals and families as they seek to advance their goals and position themselves toward an even brighter future.

The program, which was inspired by the successful Aspire pilot launched and funded by Women United, will focus on providing support to the 50,000 families in Virginia Beach who qualify as ALICE and are struggling to make ends meet. VBthrive will work with a variety of partners to support these individuals and families in four critical areas:

• Mentoring
• Housing
• Workforce Development
• Wraparound Services

VBthrive was launched thanks to the support of a three-year, $15 million grant from the City of Virginia Beach with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program will also provide $10 million in business relief grants through LISC Hampton Roads.

HOW IT WORKS

Referral & Intake:

• After receiving a referral or direct inquiry, we'll conduct a needs assessment to identify opportunity areas
• Care Coordination:
• You'll meet one-on-one with one of our mentors to discuss your goals and identify next steps.
• Action Plan:
• Your mentor will work with you to create a personalized, step-by-step action plan based on your goals.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Resident of Virginia Beach, VA
• Have income from employment or benefits, or if neither, are enrolled in school
• 18-years-of-age of older
• Impacted by COVID-19
• NOT living on the street or in an emergency shelter, and has NOT received an eviction notice

SUBMITTING A REFERRAL

Ways to submit a referral:

• Visit https://unitedwayshr.org/what-we-do/vbthrive/
• Visit our Resource Center on the second floor of the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library during open hours:
• Monday through Thursday: 11AM - 6 PM
• Friday: 11 AM - 5 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM - 1 PM
• Call us at 757-385-0113

If you are determined eligible for program enrollment, you'll receive an email within two business days outlining next steps.

ChildCareVA.com provides a comprehensive repository of resources and information to make choosing safe, quality child care easier for parents. ChildCareVA also exists to inform caretakers about the benefits of becoming a licensed child care provider or subsidy provider, and keep current providers up-to- date on the latest news and requirements.

Features of the website to explore and:

• An "Ask the Right Questions" page where parents can review and print off a checklist of questions and considerations when making decisions about child care
• A newsroom with the latest information for Virginia child care
• The child care facilities search bar which provides an easy way to search for providers and view any licensing violations
• Information on the benefits of becoming a licensed child care provider and subsidy provider

Feel comfortable and confident with your choice of child care by asking the right questions of a potential provider, because choosing safe, quality care isn't child's play.

The VB Schools Partners in Education program supports collaborations between schools and community partners from businesses, military commands, faith-based groups and civic organizations. Partners continue to support students, teachers and families by providing online virtual learning resources to keep students reading, thinking, and growing all summer—and beyond.

Website: https://bit.ly/2YsPSEj

Email: vbcpsface@vbschools.com
Website: https://www.vbschools.com/community/face
Location: 641 Carriage Hill Road, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-263-1821
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBFACE1
Twitter: @VBFACE1