by kward | Apr 28, 2025 | In the News
Father. Son. Math teacher. David wears these titles with pride and commitment. Right now, he is finishing his 18th year of teaching, many of them in special education. It has been two months since JCOC’s housing team helped this educator move out of the men’s dorm at... 
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 | Jul 28, 2021 | In the News
Timothy has been homeless for over 35 years. This changed on June 25th when JCOC’s housing support specialists helped him move into a 1-bedroom apartment! Besides a few unstable housing experiences in his life, this is Timothy’s very first place of his own. Exciting... 
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 | Apr 30, 2020 | In the News
Did you know JCOC’s team is on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic working around the clock helping those in need? Our official response began on March 16th. As of April 30th, you, our community have helped us: Give over 4,000 to-go meals and...