by OCP | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Sam Nickels, exec. director, OCP For this article, I gleaned data from a couple of our grant proposals. Although data is considered boring by some, I love data and I love how it helps us to measure the effectiveness of our work at OCP. The info below is both...
by OCP | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Sam Nickels, OCP exec. director On February 16th, 15 OCP staff and about 12 regular volunteers, many in high-risk categories, received our first COVID vaccination shots. Despite fears and trepidation, everyone took the shot. Afterwards, we were elated and joking...
by OCP | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Annie Pangle, case manager At OCP we are blessed to work closely with local nonprofit partners that help us care for our community members. This month we are highlighting the work of The Suitcase Clinic. The Suitcase Clinic is part of the JMU IHHS program and...
by OCP | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Without homes, everything else falls apart.” ― Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted (Pulitzer Prize winner) Having been born into homelessness, I acutely understand a reality of Desmond’s quote. It’s one of the reasons I stepped into the new role of Housing Program...
by OCP | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Leons Kabongo, Engagement Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. – Albert Einstein – Two and a half years ago, we had the opportunity to introduce you to our featured volunteer of the month Mr. Kevin...
by OCP | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The board is excited to announce that for the first time OCP is in position to offer partial health benefits to its employees. Even though we are still not financially ready to offer full benefits this is certainly a step in the right direction. We are...
