Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

10/06/2023

🚀 Attention aspiring builders and change-makers! 🏗️

👀 Are you interested in a career in the construction industry and other in-demand career fields?

👀 Do you live in the city of Portsmouth?

👋 If you answered yes to all three questions, YouthBuild Portsmouth may have the right opportunity for you!

👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ The YouthBuild Program is a life-changing opportunity, and spots are LIMITED. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain skills, education, and transform your future!

👉 Secure your future today and register now with the QR code below or visit https://tinyurl.com/YouthBuildInterestForm

10/06/2023

💟 In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Resident Services is hosting a Breast Cancer Workshop! 💟

This event will take place on:
📌 Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 from 1:00 am-1:00 pm at
Seaboard Square Community Center
2847 Berkley Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

💟 Join us as we come together to raise the awareness for breast cancer awareness month! 💟

☎ For more information please contact Ms. Goodwin at:
757-391-2914 I [email protected]

10/06/2023

🌟 Join us for an exciting Job Fair Collaboration between PRHA & PPS! 🤝 Get ready for on-the-spot interviews and seize your next career opportunity.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Location: Seaboard Square Community Center
🏢 Address: 2847 Berkley Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704

💼 Explore job opportunities with PRHA at: https://www.prha.org/employment/index.php
🔗 Apply for positions with PPS here: www.ppsk12.us/jobs

Don't miss this chance to take your career to new heights! See you there! 👔🚀

10/06/2023

👀 Don't miss out on your opportunity to participate in this research study! 👀

🩺💉 Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) is interested in better understanding how Covid-19 affects our communities. 🩺💉

💳 Share your experiences by completing a 30 minute online survey and get a $20 Amazon gift card for completing the study! 💳

👉 Interested Individuals must:
Be 18 years or older
Be a resident of Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Be willing to share personal information about yourself.
Be able to receive surveys via email or text and have the capacity to complete surveys online.

👉 Interested ? Email [email protected] ot call 757-609-0270 for more information.

10/05/2023

🔔 Join Hampton Roads Workforce Council for the Regional Apprenticeship Summit, a must-attend event for anyone interested in apprenticeships! This exciting summit will take place at Virginia Peninsula Community College. 🔔

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, educators, and apprenticeship program providers. Learn about the benefits of apprenticeships, gain insights from successful apprentices, and discover the various apprenticeship programs available in the region. The keynote speaker is Bryan Slater, Secretary of Labor.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and explore the world of apprenticeships!

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-apprenticeship-summit-tickets-728356061587?fbclid=IwAR01ZQQ6Tfd63kAzXq1guBEB3DcqIozL5CDdNKkYpYizbAaI36QkLa8bNZk

10/05/2023

Brighton Rock AME Zion Church is seeking vendors to provide financial, health, mental health and education resources for our youth. They are also looking for praise dance teams, praise and worship teams, and youth groups to partner for this amazing event! Each group of ten or more will receive $100 if you register and participate. Space and incentives are limited!

Apply to be a partner at the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YOUTHEXPO-23

For more information email: [email protected]

10/05/2023

📣 PRHA Partners! 📣

It brings us immense pleasure to extend an invitation to each and every one of you for our official program launch event.

📌 Date: Monday, October 16th, 2023
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Foundation Stone
Address: 611 Sixth Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

🔔 We value your partnership and support in making this program a reality, and your presence at the launch event would mean a lot to us! 🔔

👉 To help us make the necessary arrangements, RSVP for this event by Thursday, October 12th. You can RSVP through our Eventbrite page by using the QR Code on the flyer below or at the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/721315844107?aff=oddctdtcreator

🥰🎉 Your participation and insights will be invaluable as we embark on this exciting journey to empower our youth and strengthen our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/05/2023

👋 Please read the flyer below to learn about a special upcoming event for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. 👋

📍 When: Saturday, October 14th from 10:00am- 12:00pm
📌 Where: Church of the Good Shepherd's " Shirland Forest" and playground
7400 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk VA 23502

👉 To RSVP email: [email protected]

10/05/2023

🛠🧰 Do you have construction experience? Are you currently in the construction industry and need a change? Are you interested in breaking into the construction industry? Come out and begin your journey to building a new future! 🔨🔧

📣 What: Hampton Roads Construction Hiring Expo

🔔 When: Thursday, October 26th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

📍 Where: Virginia Career Works Business Services Center
861 Glenrock Road, Norfolk VA

📌 Use the QR Code on the flyer below to register today!

10/04/2023

💟 In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Resident Services is hosting a Breast Cancer Workshop! 💟

This event will take place on:
📌 Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at 11:00am
Seaboard Square Community Center
2847 Berkley Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

💟 Join us as we come together to raise the awareness for breast cancer awareness month! 💟

☎ For more information please contact Ms. Goodwin at:
757-391-2914 I [email protected]

10/04/2023

📣 Attention Jobseekers!, Don't miss out on this upcoming event!
WORKFORCE POWER HOUR INFORMATIONAL SESSION 📣

This session will spotlight information about the following programs:
Job Skills Training Program
Skilled Trades Academy (CLA/CLT & Forklift Programs)
Career Planning Workshops

📌 Wednesday, October 4, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

🔎 To REGISTER for the Workforce Power Hour Informational Session:
1) Click on the link below and complete the form. If you have problems with the link, copy and paste the URL into a new browser window or type the URL into a new browser window.

TCC Workforce Informational Sessions https://link.edgepilot.com/s/25afcb2f/SwvhEVrd4kGMuuzKxGMazQ?u=https://forms.gle/LrukSZoiyQSqEFHS9

2) Once you submit the form (from step 1), the next screen you will see will be the Zoom registration link. Click on the registration link and provide the requested information.

☎️ For assistance call 757-822-1333.

10/04/2023

🔔 Event Alert! 🔔

📌 Saturday, October 14th from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
at 5115 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23508 (The festival will be held in the parking lot of Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium)

👩‍✈️🍂👨‍✈️🍁 The Norfolk Sheriff's Office will partner with ODU Police Department, Regent University Police, Norfolk Police Department, FBI - Norfolk, Norfolk Fire-Rescue and The Urban Renewal Center for the Faith & Blue Fall Harvest Festival. Their Fall Harvest Festival will feature community vendors, music. public safety exhibits, and more! They will also be collecting donations of toiletries for the Urban Renewal Center.

10/02/2023

📣 Please read the shared post below to learn about upcoming SAT Prep Classes in Portsmouth! 📣

📚 Educational resource alert ‼️‼️📚

Prepare for success, unlock opportunities, and take the next step toward your future.

Get SAT-savvy with Community Outreach Coalition Inc & Legacy Tutoring and More LLC. 🚀🚀🚀

See details on the flyer for more information.

10/02/2023

💉🩸🩺 Please read the shared post below to learn about an upcoming FREE vaccination event with Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia!

The goal at Senior Services is to help you stay healthy, active and engaged! Our Community Immunity Series COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics are designed to provide you with unique experiences in […]

10/02/2023

💟 In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Resident Services is hosting a Breast Cancer Workshop! 💟

This event will take place on:
📌 Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at 11:00 am
Seaboard Square Community Center
2847 Berkley Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

💟 Join us as we come together to raise the awareness for breast cancer awareness month! 💟

☎ For more information please contact Ms. Goodwin at:
757-391-2914 I [email protected]

10/02/2023

🔔 YouthBuild Portsmouth is now accepting applications! 🔔

👀 Are you between the ages of 18 and 24 and need a GED or previously dropped out of high school?

👀 Are you interested in a career in the construction industry and other in-demand career fields?

👀 Do you live in the city of Portsmouth?

👋 If you answered yes to all three questions, YouthBuild Portsmouth may have the right opportunity for you!

👉 Read the flyer below to learn more about YouthBuild and use the QR code below or visit https://tinyurl.com/YouthBuildInterestForm to complete your application today!

10/01/2023

🎃🍂 October and November are exciting months for The UP Center's DAD Engagement Services, and they would love to be in partnership with YOU! 🍁🍄

👉 The Dads & Doulas group for New and Expecting Fathers and Father Figures will be held virtually on October 14, 2023.

👉 The Dad 2 Dads fatherhood peer-support group meets in person and virtually on October 3rd and 17th, and November 6th .

🗣 Tell ALL the fathers you know: soon-to-be, one day hope-to-be, full-time, part-time, inactive, overactive, grandfathers, teen fathers, godfathers, stepfathers, and father figures!

🔎 For more information contact Michael Jones, Dad Engagement Specialist, via email at [email protected] or at 757-337-3447. The Dad 2 Dads and the Dads & Doulas groups are free and open to all fathers and father figures living in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, or Virginia Beach. Ther also offer one-to-one mentoring for fathers and father figures upon request.

📌 Register HERE: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/a02f42f6/yRoKnMLqVUOSDPB72gm7Cg?u=https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WQV68F2

*Dads & Doulas group meets on the 2nd Saturday in October virtually, 11:00am-12:30pm.

📌 New and expecting Fathers and father figures can register HERE: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/cc5833ae/wOFWpq90KEy1TKj_fVDkeg?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dads-doulas-tickets-664743274027

*Our hybrid DAD 2 DADS peer support group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

📌 Fathers and father figures can register HERE: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/3fbf25ba/pZmOuL8fikSJoTb_IVHlSA?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dad-2-dads-tickets-661387105637 to attend virtually and in person.

Meeting Location: Virtually (Zoom) and/or In-person
The UP Center
1805 Airline Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23707

09/30/2023

👧👩 SIS Sisters in Service Inc. is happy to announce that they have partnered with Portsmouth Parks & Rec. to bring their signature Saturday mentoring program to the Cavalier Manor Recreation Center every Saturday from 12:00pm-3:00pm (beginning Saturday, September 9). And in doing so, they have expanded our services to younger youth between the ages of 5-10. They now serve young ladies between the ages of 5-17 every Saturday at the Cavalier Recreation Center.

❤️ Their mission is to empower young ladies to develop essential life skills, foster positive relationships, and cultivate resilience using a holistic approach that nurtures their social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. ❤️

09/30/2023

Please see the flyers for information regarding Suffolk Workforce Development Center’s (SWFDC) upcoming events for the month of September 2023 All SWFDC’s events are FREE and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!

09/29/2023

🧍‍♀️🧍🧍‍♂️ Peninsula Youth Collaborative and Hampton Roads Workforce Council, Busch Gardens Williamsburg are looking to hire youth & young adults ages 16-24, providing free transportation for program participants! 🧍‍♀️🧍🧍‍♂️

🔎 Apply at https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/jobs/

Please read the flyers below for more information!

09/29/2023

♟🎲 Join Us For YouthBuild Portsmouth Game Day! ♟🎲

📍 TODAY! September 29th at 1:00pm
📌 Foundation Stone
611 Sixth Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704

👋 Come out for Game Day and learn more about YouthBuild Portsmouth with us!
👉 Use the QR Code on the flyer below or visit: https://tinyurl.com/YouthBuildGameDay to register TODAY!

We can't wait to see you!

09/29/2023

♟🎲 Join Us For YouthBuild Portsmouth Game Day! ♟🎲

📍 THIS FRIDAY! September 29th at 1:00pm
📌 Foundation Stone
611 Sixth Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704

👋 Come out for Game Day and learn more about YouthBuild Portsmouth with us!
👉 Use the QR Code on the flyer below or visit: https://tinyurl.com/YouthBuildGameDay to register TODAY!

We can't wait to see you!

09/28/2023

🎃🍂 October and November are exciting months for The UP Center's DAD Engagement Services, and they would love to be in partnership with YOU! 🍁🍄

👉 The Dads & Doulas group for New and Expecting Fathers and Father Figures will be held virtually on October 14, 2023.

👉 The Dad 2 Dads fatherhood peer-support group meets in person and virtually on October 3rd and 17th, and November 6th .

🗣 Tell ALL the fathers you know: soon-to-be, one day hope-to-be, full-time, part-time, inactive, overactive, grandfathers, teen fathers, godfathers, stepfathers, and father figures!

🔎 For more information contact Michael Jones, Dad Engagement Specialist, via email at [email protected] or at 757-337-3447. The Dad 2 Dads and the Dads & Doulas groups are free and open to all fathers and father figures living in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, or Virginia Beach. Ther also offer one-to-one mentoring for fathers and father figures upon request.

📌 Register HERE: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/a02f42f6/yRoKnMLqVUOSDPB72gm7Cg?u=https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WQV68F2

*Dads & Doulas group meets on the 2nd Saturday in October virtually, 11:00am-12:30pm.

📌 New and expecting Fathers and father figures can register HERE: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/cc5833ae/wOFWpq90KEy1TKj_fVDkeg?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dads-doulas-tickets-664743274027

*Our hybrid DAD 2 DADS peer support group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

📌 Fathers and father figures can register HERE: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/3fbf25ba/pZmOuL8fikSJoTb_IVHlSA?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dad-2-dads-tickets-661387105637 to attend virtually and in person.

Meeting Location: Virtually (Zoom) and/or In-person
The UP Center
1805 Airline Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23707