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Applications for all VBEF Adopt A+ Grants for the 2024-2025 school year are due May 10.

Teachers there is money available from VBEF!

VBEF awarded $234,000 last year and funding will increase for 2024-2025.

Visit https://vbschools.instructure.com/enroll/83E84P to get started!

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!

Amanda Kowaleski, Marketing and Communications Director at the SPCA, brought Jack to teach our students about her job and place of employment!

To celebrate School Library Month, Elena, Kaitlyn, and her service dog, Wren, came to Strawbridge to teach our students about service dogs. They shared a few books and even passed around a book with Braille inserts.

Windsor Woods Elementary School was recently transformed into a truck stop for a couple hours.

Students barreled out of the school in excitement, eager to visit with approximately 60 trucks parked outside.

The third annual “Touch a Truck” event organized by school counselors Tammy Schubart and Taylor Casey was in full swing by 9:30 a.m. April 11. Sirens blared, lights flashed, horns honked and children chatted with excitement.

“This is my Superbowl!” exclaimed Schubart.

“The goal is to create excitement for all the students about different career options and what better way for them to do that than touching the trucks and asking all kinds of questions,” Schubart said.

Students spent the morning going from vehicle to vehicle learning about different jobs. Each carried a passport with sample questions and empty spaces to be stamped by truck volunteers.

Trucks from the following partners participated in the event:

• Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol
• VBCPS Food Services
• Mosquito Joe
• Virginia Beach Emergency Communications & Citizens Services
• Conquest USA construction company
• Army National Guard
• First Landing State Park
• Dominion Energy
• Cox Cable
• Virginia Beach Rescue Squad
• PiN Ministry
• Atomic Plumbing
• Virginia Beach Fire Department
• VB Schools Transportation

Math specialist Margaret Trejo said each year the truck event grows. “It engages every student and provides ideas of jobs they could be in for the future.”

Principal Michala Cardwell commended the team for putting together the event and thanked volunteers for helping achieve the goal of “promoting science, community and pride in everything available in Virginia Beach.”

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.

SK8 House offers:

• Fundraising for schools and groups
• Roller Skating
• Celebration Parties for Excelling Students
• Modern Arcade Games
• Teacher Support
• Graduation Support

For more information visit sk8houseskating.com or contact Rachel Turner at fundraisers.sk8house@gmail.com

Welcome to SuperHeroes Ice Cream, where our frozen treats are made with a touch of superhero magic! Superheroes is interested in supporting schools with:

• Ice Cream Socials
• Teaching the skill of making ice cream
• School clubs/ activities
• Special events/ projects
• Workplace tours

For more information visit superheroesicecream.com or contact Coleman at coleman@superheroesicecream.com

Operation Blessing is interested in supporting schools by:

• Providing food assistance to schools who provide the resources to food insecure students
• Providing resources and volunteer support for the school garden

For additional information contact David Edson at david.edson@ob.org.

All Saints' Episcopal Virginia Beach is interested in working with schools to:

• Provide liturglcal music experience " select 4 students to sing in choir (Foxwell Fellowship)
  
• Develop students musical / vocal abilities
• Provide opportunities for performance
  

For additional information, contact Colin Doherty at colin@allsaintsvb.org

Focus Field Hockey is interested in connecting with schools to support:

• Development of Field Hockey programs
• Focus on fun and physical activity
• Meet new people and make new friendships

For more information, contact Jessica Glenn at virginiabeach@focusfieldhockey.com

IMS Gear offers decades of experience, proven components and comprehensive development competence in gear and transmission technology. The company wishes to work with schools to support:

• Work based Learning Opportunities
• Job Shadowing

For more information contact, Christian Richter at Christian.richter@imsgear.com

Care For Me Youth is interested in working with schools to offer:

• Social and Emotional Wellness activities
• Parenting Classes and Parent Mental Wellness Resources
• Period Supply Kits for Schools

For more information contact Sherita Jackson at careformeyouth@gmail.com

Coastal Community Church is interested in supporting schools by:

• Supporting the needs of students
• Support teachers and staff
• School supply drives

Contact Trabelus Whitfield at trabelus@vbcoastal.com for more information.

Winter's Place is interested in working with schools in the 2024/2025 school year to:

• Organize age-appropriate educational and social events for youth girls between the ages of 7-11.
• Collect new and gently used shoes from schools and donating them to students in Title One schools.
• Host year-round shoe drives.

To learn more contact Kendra Sheffield at winterspfoundation@gmail.com

This is the latest edition of the CHKD Community Connections Bulletin – May to August 2024. It includes our listings of up-coming workshops, webinars, conferences, and events and links to our parenting educational resources

The American Cancer Society Schools vs Cancer program brings fundraising, education and community service to your child's elementary classroom in a fun and exciting way.

The American Cancer Society Schools vs Cancer program helps your child and family start on a lifelong path to healthier living. The program educates students over how to reduce their chance of getting cancer through: healthy eating, sun safety, physical activity, and tobacco prevention. Educational materials and resources will be provided that align with your school’s existing curricula while also introducing the topic of cancer in a youth friendly way.

While learning healthy habits, students can fundraise for the American Cancer Society and benefit their school while doing so! Schools enrolled in Schools vs Cancer can receive grants based on their fundraising total to use on items the school may need, for example new gym equipment, sun safety area outside, sunscreen stations, student incentives, etc.

• Raise $1,000-$2,499, receive 10% back as a grant
• Raise $2,500-$4,999, receive 15% back as a grant
• Raise $5,000+ receive 20% back as a grant

Visit https://www.acsresources.org/campus/chapters/schools-vs-cancer/ for more information.

Registration for the free 2024 Arrive Alive Campaign is now open. Any student, school (middle or high), club, class or youth group can get involved to help promote safety during the high-risk spring and summer months. This initiative is sponsored by Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) in partnership with Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and State Farm. The campaign runs March 4 through May 31 and encourages teens to take the lead in promoting safe driving and passenger safety at the school and community level. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three participating middle and high school groups. Any student, school (club or class), or youth group, can participate. The campaign, all materials, and incentive items are free. Visit www.yovaso.org/arrive-alive or contact Casey Taylor at casey.taylor@vsp.virginia.gov or 540-739-4392 for more information or to register.

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.

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

Portsmouth, VA: Feb 29, 2024 – WAVY-TV 10 is thrilled to announce the launch of an

exciting new feature on WAVY.com, offering viewers an exclusive peek behind the

curtain with our 10 On Your Side Virtual Tours.

In an effort to connect with our audience and share the inner workings of our station,

WAVY-TV 10 is presenting a fun, virtual experience that takes visitors on an immersive

trip through our facilities. From the bustling newsroom to the high-tech studios, this

new page provides an insider's look at what goes into producing your favorite news and

lifestyle programs.

"We're excited to open our doors virtually and invite our viewers to explore the

fascinating world of television production," said WAVY-TV 10 and WVBT FOX43 Vice

President and General Manager Carol Ward. "Our Virtual Tours offer a unique

opportunity to see firsthand how we bring news, weather, information, and

entertainment into homes every day."

Visitors to the new page will have access to behind-the-scenes videos hosted by our

award-winning on-air talent as they present cutting-edge technology that drives WAVYTV

10's success. Whether you're curious about the control room operations or intrigued

by the intricacies of weather forecasting, our virtual tours offer something for everyone.

"We're committed to transparency and building a strong bond with our audience,"

added News Director Kathy Stone. "With our Virtual Tours, we aim to present the

television production process and share our passion for broadcasting news, weather,

and lifestyle programs with viewers of all ages."

Join us on this exciting journey behind the cameras by visiting WAVY.com and prepare to be inspired, informed, and entertained as you

discover the inner workings of the station On Your Side, WAVY-TV 10.

Field trips are often considered a key part of the school experience. Students often look back on them as some of their favorite and most memorable days of school. However, traditional field trips are not always feasible options. They can be expensive, time-consuming to organize, and quite stressful in action. Further, your school or district might not always approve your field trip requests.

If you're tired of scheduling buses, collecting permission slips, payments and waivers, we've got a solution.

Here is how it works:

• Pick a date (Weekdays only)
• Decide on a start time

From there:

• We'll create a landing page with your school's name
• You share the landing page with your following
• Folks visit the landing page to buy their tickets and sign their waivers
• Come climb and zip line on your selected date

Contact Doug Southworth at doug.southworth@myadventurepark.com for pricing.

Payment options:

A deposit is required to book a reservation.The balance is due two weeks prior to the event. We do accept purchase orders. Using a PO allows you to skip the above 2 payments and bring a check to the park the day of the event or we can invoice your school in the days following the event. When booking with us let us know you'll be using a purchase order and we'll send you the appropriate invoice and terms of use.

If you have any questions, please contact Doug Southworth at Doug.southworth@myadventurepark.com or call 475-988-0988.

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

PEATC TRAININGS

• May 7 or 16 – Let’s Talk About Work! STUDENT TRAINING
  
• May 8 – Anatomy of an IEP (for Military Families)
• May 8 – Measurable IEP Goals - SpEd Spring Workshop Series
• May 9 – It’s a Balancing Act: Reclaiming Yourself Through Self-Care and Wellness (in-person)
• May 9 – Empowering Beginnings: Unlocking Early Services and Supports (for Military Families)
• May 13 – Turning 18 in Virginia: What Individuals With Disabilities Need to Consider
• May 13 – Youth Empowerment Transition (YET) Council
• Mayo 15 – ¡Listos o no, Nuestros Pequeños Crecen!
• May 15 – Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings - SpEd Spring Workshop Series
• May 22 – Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia - SpEd Spring Workshop Series
• Mayo 29 – Cumpliendo 18 años en Virginia: lo que las personas con discapacidades deben considerar

PEATC / VDOE TRAININGS

• April 26 - May 31 – Early Childhood Academy (ECA)
• May 6 - May 26 – IEP University (IEPU)
• May 6 - May 26 – Building Strong Parent Advocates (BSPA)
• May 6 - May 26 – Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Training
• June 3 - August 5 – Transition University (TU)
• Juno 8 – Cumbre Latino - Hispana 2024 (presencial)

Contact:

Tina Norris, Family Engagement Specialist

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)

403 Holiday Court, Suite 104

Warrenton, VA 20186 (800) 869-6782

www.PEATC.org

“Building Positive Futures for Virginia’s Children.”

May is here, and the end of the school year is right around the corner! Here at EVERFI, we’re still focused on providing resources and opportunities for your students and teachers to keep them engaged until the very last day. See more about our latest offerings below:

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In support, we've created a robust toolkit of our always-free resources to help bolster your support this month and beyond.

☀️ Already Planning for Next School Year? ☀️

We’re here to help! Did you know EVERFI provides free support services? My team is happy to schedule summer or back-to-school PDs for your district and create or update curriculum alignments. Reply to this email and tell us what you need.

⏰College Scholarship Deadlines⏰

The very partners that cover the cost of EVERFI’s essential skills resources are also providing your students with over $300k in college scholarships. Deadlines are fast approaching. Explore our scholarship opportunities.

📚Save this Early Literacy Resource 📚

Get a jumpstart on early literacy skills for next year. Aligned with Science of Reading principles, WORD Force strengthens and builds foundational skills. Share this quick one-page guide with your teachers. WORD Force makes a great activity for back-to-school night or open house. Parents and teachers will enjoy introducing literacy skills in a fun and interactive way.

📊 End-of-Year Impact Reports are coming! 📊

We’re so close to finalizing your district’s 2023-2024 Impact Report. To help plan for the next year, we provide leaders with a complimentary review of their school year data. Schedule your Impact Report Meeting today.

⭐ Coming Soon from EVERFI ⭐

💵 EVERFI: Financial Literacy 💵

Based on data and insights from a beta program EVERFI ran this school year with a group of educators, we are releasing a refreshed EVERFI: Financial Literacy course in July 2024. The updated course will more effectively meet national and state standards, introduce bite-sized lessons, feature expanded learning objectives, provide increased accessibility through improved interactions, and better support the various needs of districts as they meet personal finance mandates and satisfy graduation requirements.

💼 Tax Simulation: Understanding Taxes 💼

To provide educators with more flexibility in assigning content, EVERFI is releasing the tax simulation currently baked within our financial literacy 101 course, EVERFI: Financial Literacy, as a standalone course in July 2024. Through real-world scenarios, learners navigate preparing and filing taxes for five characters. The course will feature the same content with an added pre- and post-lesson assessment so educators can evaluate learning gains and access real-time reporting.

🥕 Healthier Me: Intro to Wellness 🥕

An updated health course for grades 4-7 is coming in July 2024 with planning resources and offline lessons available now. This brand-new course is designed with updated interactivity, increased accessibility for learners, and in alignment with the new National Health Education Standards from this year. Learners follow the examples of a group of friends who explore topics like nutrition and exercise, hygiene, sleep, and the importance of healthy mindfulness and social connection.

📖 306: Black History – Continuing the Story 📖

Over the summer, EVERFI is adding a lesson to the course 306: Black History – Continuing the Story. This new lesson examines the use of nonviolent resistance in a variety of historical settings and supports students reflect on the impact of nonviolent resistance on politics. It enables learners to make connections between the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights in India in the early 1900’s to the use of nonviolent resistance during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.

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

Nando's PERi-PERi supports all Virginia Beach schools by providing:

• Fundraiser/Spirit Nights providing 40% of sales
• Catering for your faculty and staff
• Teacher Appreciation deals

Our new location is located at the Virginia Beach Towne Center, 221 Central Park Ave Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Please contact Manager, Lydia Allison lydiaa@nandosperiperi.com for any questions about catering/fundraising.

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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!

Youth Volunteer Corp Hampton Roads provides team-based service-learning opportunities for youth ages 11-18. We aim to engage youth in service projects that are challenging, rewarding and educational. We strive to provide many different types of service projects for our youth so that they can understand a vast array of needs within our community. We have done projects involving food insecurity, environment, STEM, construction, elderly, disabilities and more. For upcoming projects, please check out our project calendar or email us at vbprograms@yvchr.org.

Youth Volunteer Corp Hampton Roads

Youth Volunteer Corp Hampton Roads provides team-based service-learning opportunities for youth ages 11-18. We aim to engage youth in service projects that are challenging, rewarding and educational. We strive to provide many different types of service projects for our youth so that they can understand a vast array of needs within our community. We have done projects involving food insecurity, environment, STEM, construction, elderly, disabilities and more. For upcoming projects, please check out our project calendar or email us at vbprograms@yvchr.org.

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.

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.

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