Food insecurity remains a significant challenge throughout Hampton Roads. Many families, seniors, veterans, and children face barriers to accessing nutritious foods, increasing the risk of chronic health conditions, financial stress, and poor health outcomes.
Who We Serve
✓ Children
✓ Adolescents
✓ Families
✓ Seniors
✓ Veterans
✓ Underserved households
What We Deliver
● Bi-weekly food distribution events
● Nutrition education
● Healthy eating resources
● Wellness and prevention info
● Referrals to community resources
Focus Area
Hampton Roads Focus
Outcomes We Track (KPIs)
Number of households served
Pounds of food distributed
Attendance and recurring participation
Number of first-time participants
Participant satisfaction
Community partnerships established
Funding Needs
Support helps OCC purchase food, educational materials, refrigeration and storage supplies, transportation assistance, volunteer support, and program operations necessary to sustain year-round food access.
Working together to achieve lasting outcomes in Hampton Roads.
SE VA Foodbank
Target
Publix
Wegmans
Food Lion Feeds
Walmart
Aldi
Whole Foods
Harris Teeter
McDonald’s
Program 02
Sprout Society
MENTAL HEALTH AND COPING SKILLS PROGRAM
Focus Area
Ages 12-18
Problem Addressed
Children are experiencing increasing levels of stress, anxiety, emotional challenges, and social pressures at younger ages. Many lack access to age-appropriate mental health education and coping skills that can support emotional wellness and resilience.
Who We Serve
✓ Children ages 12-18
What We Deliver
● Mental health education
● Social-emotional learning (SEL)
● Emotional regulation activities
● Coping skills development
● Mindfulness and yoga
● Goal-setting exercises
● Self-esteem building activities
● Creative wellness experiences
Topics Include
Understanding emotionsEmotional Wheel activitiesStress vs. AnxietyCoping skillsFriendship and communicationSocial media awarenessMindfulness and breathingSelf-esteem and confidenceHealthy habits and resilience
Outcomes We Track (KPIs)
Emotional regulation skills
Use of healthy coping strategies
Self-esteem improvements
Goal-setting achievement
Resilience development
Parent and caregiver feedback
Program attendance and retention
Funding Needs
Support allows OCC to provide curriculum materials, therapeutic activities, youth supplies, facilitator costs, parent engagement resources, and program evaluation tools.
Working together to achieve lasting outcomes in Hampton Roads.
Portsmouth United
Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation
Kirra Counseling and Co.
James Bentley Treatment Program
Program 03
Becoming
TEEN EMPOWERMENT AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Problem Addressed
Many adolescents face challenges related to self-esteem, identity development, mental health, workforce readiness, leadership development, and future planning. Access to positive mentorship and culturally responsive youth development opportunities remains limited in many underserved communities.
Who We Serve
✓Ages 12-18 throughout Hampton Roads
What We Deliver
● Teen empowerment programming
● Leadership development
● Mental health education
● Career exploration
● Job readiness training
● Resume development
● Financial literacy
● Legal literacy and advocacy
● Mentorship opportunities
● Community service projects
Community Impact
Becoming Empowerment
Becoming empowers young women to become confident leaders, informed decision-makers, and future professionals. Through mentorship, education, and skill-building opportunities, participants develop the tools necessary to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
Focus Area
Ages 12-18
Outcomes We Track (KPIs)
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Improved emotional wellness
Workforce readiness skills
Resume completion
Career exploration participation
Leadership development
Post-secondary goal identification
Community engagement and service
Funding Needs
Support helps provide program supplies, guest speakers, mentorship opportunities, career readiness workshops, transportation assistance, participant incentives, technology resources, and workforce development experiences.