by kward | Dec 8, 2021 | In the News
Clyde has been homeless for twenty years. Let this sink in as you think about the past two decades. Born in Gary, IN, he remembers moving to Virginia Beach and being a sixth grader at Linkhorn Park Elementary. His stepfather served in the U.S. Navy. Childhood was... 
by kward | May 18, 2021 | In the News
Vince is a Marine combat veteran. He was homeless last summer. As we observe Military Appreciation Month throughout May, two words that should never be side by side are “homeless” and “veteran”. This man’s welcoming Chamorro culture flows freely from him. Growing up... 
by kward | Jan 30, 2020 | In the News
Noelle began working full-time at a fast food chain almost six years ago. The forty-one-year-old had completed a medical assistant degree, but struggled to find a position in her field. She continued to work full-time, but it became impossible to make ends meet.... 
by kward | Nov 16, 2018 | In the News
JCOC is excited to be a part of the #GivingTuesday movement on November 27th! Each year countless people around the world unite in dedicating time, giving financially and going to great effort on #GivingTuesday to demonstrate how every act of generosity counts.... 
by kward | Sep 24, 2018 | In the News
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Tuesday was moving day for 25 single men and women who had been residents in JCOC’s singles shelter at the main campus! A mix of anticipation, excitement and nervousness filled the air as individuals purged unnecessary items, packed...