12 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 13 Number 2


Around Hampton Roads Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Endowed


Scholarship Assists Students In memory and recognition of Dr. Cuffee's lifelong commitment to continued learning, a scholarship was established in his name to help deserving students continue their education.


Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee was a lifelong proponent of education who dedicated his life to the service of others. His personal pursuit of education led him to earn a doctorate in social work in 2003 from Norfolk State University (NSU). Dr. Cuffee was a teacher and a coach who mentored students in the City of Chesapeake. His career as City Manager was marked by innovations in programs and services for his constituents and his humble but empowering approach to leadership. He was quoted as saying, "A city is more than buildings. It's people too. As a city develops, it must also develop its human capital – its people." It is evident that his thoughts heavily influenced the City's motto of "Chesapeake, the City that Cares."


The Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Scholarship was endowed in 2010 through the financial assistance of the City of Chesapeake employees, family, colleagues and friends of Dr. Cuffee. The NSU Foundation has issued over $65,000 to deserving Chesapeake students attending NSU and majoring in social work or education.


Halls of Art 22 Returns to the


November 2018


Uniquely situated on a beautiful wetlands area, the branch serves as an access point for the Elizabeth River. Throughout the day, you will see people jogging, cycling or taking nature strolls. The 50th Anniversary Celebration of this well-loved library on the river will take place on Saturday, November 3, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The library is located at 6525 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia. Festivities will commence with guest speakers, followed by a light reception. Sargeant Memorial Collection staff will be on hand with a pop-up exhibit, and City Historian Peggy Haile-McPhillips will present a program at 3:00 p.m., entitled “Larchmont Branch Library at 50." It offers a historical overview of the library and the neighborhood it has served for half a century.


Portsmouth Library: Helping


Hampton Convention Center Hampton, Virginia- On November 14, the Hampton Roads Convention Center will host an opening reception for Halls of Art 22, a gallery comprised of 19 regional artists and featuring 20 pieces of art. The event, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will celebrate those who were chosen to display their work at the facility.


The artists presented at the event were all chosen by members of the Public Arts Steering Committee, a group of Hampton citizens from various professional backgrounds, including business people, Hampton Arts Commission board members, residents, and more.


Art featured at the Hampton Roads Convention Center will be available for purchase. The center is currently requesting that any art purchased be allowed to remain in the building for six months, however special exceptions will be made. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the artists directly for further information about their art.


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with 'Food for Fines' In partnership with the Food Pantry at Oasis Social Ministry, the Portsmouth Public Library announces its annual Food for Fines Drive throughout the month of November. During this time, library customers are encouraged to bring undamaged, unexpired boxed or canned non-perishable food items to any Library location. For each single donated food item, library customers will receive a $2 reduction in overdue fines. We will also accept non-food items, such as toothpaste, toilet paper, diapers, and soap. The Food for Fines Drive is only applicable to Library overdue fines. No other fees are eligible and you don’t have to owe any money to help. All food donations go directly to the Oasis Food Pantry, which serves deserving citizens right here in our community. Last year, the food pantry provided groceries to over 9,000 people. In addition, they currently deliver to almost 100 homebound senior citizens every month.


Warriors Support Foundation SAN ANTONIO,


Harbour View in Suffolk In partnership with the Food Pantry at Oasis Social Ministry, the Portsmouth Public Library announces its annual Food for Fines Drive throughout the month of November. During this time, library customers are encouraged to bring undamaged, unexpired boxed or canned non-perishable food items to any Library location. For each single donated food item, library customers will receive a $2 reduction in overdue fines. We will also accept non-food items, such as toothpaste, toilet paper, diapers, and soap. The Food for Fines Drive is only applicable to Library overdue fines. No other fees are eligible and you don’t have to owe any money to help. All food donations go directly to the Oasis Food Pantry, which serves deserving citizens right here in our community. Last year, the food pantry provided groceries to over 9,000 people. In addition, they currently deliver to almost 100 homebound senior citizens every month.


— Military Warriors Support Foundation


(MWSF) is searching for applicants in Newport News, VA for their Homes4WoundedHeroes and Homes4GoldStars programs which award mortgage-free homes to combat wounded heroes and spouses of veterans who were killed in action during combat or combat training. In addition to the mortgage-free home, awarded families will receive 3 years of family and financial mentorship so that they may learn the skills necessary to become happy and successful homeowners. To date, Military Warriors Support Foundation has awarded over 800 homes across 47 states and has helped families pay off over $20 million in debt through the mentoring program.


This beautiful, two-story home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and includes a fireplace, fenced-in yard and back patio. This home will be move-in ready when awarded.


Combat wounded veterans and Gold Star spouses are encouraged to apply for this home online. Additional photos of the home as well as more information about Military Warriors Support Foundation and their programs can be found at www.MilitaryWarriors.org.


Larchmont Branch Library


“The expansion by ABNB is another sign that doing business in Suffolk is a wise investment,” said Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson. “The new branch gives more area residents and business owners the opportunity to meet their financial goals.” This is ABNB FCUs second Suffolk branch location.


Minority Business Council


Conference and Expo, Nov. 8 "Forging Sustainable Diversity in the Marketplace" is the theme of the Virginia Beach Minority Business Council's 20th Annual Conference and Expo. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Register online at www.vbgov.com/mbc.


The guest speaker is Duane Thompson, founder and CEO of Sabrosa Foods, Inc. He is a foodie entrepreneur and author of "Think Outside the Bottle," an Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite. Mr. Thompson was voted 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year by Hampton Roads Inside Business Journal and also voted 2012 Hampton Roads Top 40 Under 40. Sabrosa Foods, Inc. was awarded 2008 Best New Food Product by Virginia Department of Agriculture and was a 2012 USDA's Value Added Producers Grant Recipient.


Celebrates 50 Years The Larchmont Branch Library, in Norfolk, opened its doors in November of 1968. It has been a destination for generations of families that reside in the area for fifty years. You will find the branch bustling with patrons of all ages every day. A big piece of the patron base is the military families, in particular. The branch issues several new library cards for service members who are moving back to Norfolk on a daily basis.


Learn what's new at HBCUs across the country at www.thehbcuadvocate.com


This year's conference aims to encourage and promote sustainable diversity in the areas of contract awards and procurement opportunities. The conference is a place for small businesses and those owned by women, minorities and veterans to market and promote their goods and services. Attendees will have opportunities to learn strategies to help to propel their enterprises to the next level while sharing their companies' strengths and capabilities with procurement officials from across the state.


Grant to Richard Bland College Local Credit Union Expands to


Helps Revitalize Nature Trail More than 135 Richard Bland College students, along with faculty members, staff, and volunteers from Dominion Energy, worked to renovate the on- campus Nature Trail that is part of the Virginia Parks System.


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