Discover opportunities, resources, and connections at the Newport News Opportunity Center (NNOC) Community Open House & Opportunity Fair!
Join us on Wednesday, June 24 from 3–7 p.m. at 550 30th St. for an afternoon of opportunity and fun. Bring your resume for the job fair starting at 3 p.m., then enjoy free food, music, facility tours, youth activities, demonstrations, and more!
Formerly Brooks Crossing, NNOC is a one-stop hub connecting residents to resources, support services, and opportunities for long-term success. Come explore the newly renovated space, meet staff, and learn about programs available to you and your family.
📍 550 30th St.
🗓 June 24 | 3–7 p.m.
🚨STARTING TODAY: Increased traffic enforcement patrols through the weekend.
Watch your speed, buckle up, and if you’ve been drinking, call a sober friend, ride share, or taxi to get you home safely.
Hurricane season is here. Is your home FloodREADY?
Learn how the City’s FloodREADY Homes Program can help homeowners assess flood risk, receive a free resilience assessment, and get personalized recommendations to reduce future flood damage.
Watch the reel to learn more and visit: https://t.co/vEtnYWrSfN
Happening this week!
Sign your kids and teens up for summer, camps, program and activities at the YouThrive Summer Sign-Up Expo! ☀️
Families across the Peninsula are invited to connect with local organizations offering summer camps, enrichment programs, volunteer opportunities, jobs, and family resources to help you prepare for a fun, safe, and enriching summer.
Participating organizations include:
• Hampton University TRIO Educational Talent Search
• Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads
• Hope Church at Lee Hall
• Sentara Health Plans
• Hampton Roads Workforce Council
• Mary Torggler Fine Arts Center
• First Communication Bridge Outreach
• Be SMART for Kids
• House of Refuge Summer Camp YLDP
• Office of Workforce Development & Economic Mobility
• Lambda Kappa Omega
• Virginia Living Museum
• Boone’s Beauty Collective
• Safehaven Empowerment Center
• ODU Innovation Lab
• Hidden Roots Mental Health LLC
• Newport News Neighborhood Services
• Newport News Youth Programs
• Launch Horizons
• Newport News Parks & Recreation
• Love The Tree of Life Clinic
• Consecrate Brand LLC
• Virginia Peninsula Community College
• Convey Therapy Services
• Humana
• Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
• Hampton Roads Transit
• Newport News Public Schools
• The Agape School of the Virginia Peninsula
• Together We Can Smart Transition
• Walk With Ward Foundation
• Youth Earn and Learn Jobs-for-Kids
Newport News Public Schools will also host a special kindergarten enrollment experience with school readiness resources, family support, and giveaways for incoming kindergarten families.
Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 5–7:30 PM
Location: Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
The event serves youth and young adults ages 3 to 24 and is free and open to the public.
Summer starts here! 😎
How does FloodREADY work? The program is designed to be simple and supportive for homeowners:
1️⃣ Submit your information
2️⃣ Receive a home flood assessment (if selected)
3️⃣ Get a personalized report with recommendations
4️⃣ Review next steps with experts
Assessments are free and focused on practical ways to reduce flood risk.
Apply now: https://t.co/3HpgCe3KJ6