Holiday Closing

We will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec 25 and Wednesday, Dec. 26. 

FOPJC featured on PCTV

Go to the 15 minute mark.  Melvina Snead does a great job describing our programs and services. 

Elizabeth Bartlett Fitzwater honored by The Griffin Family

Baron's Pub Fundraiser Page 2

The Baron's Pub Fundraiser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baron's Pub Grand Re-opening Benefit

 

 

Don't miss the Grand Re-opening of Baron's Pub

Benefiting Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court

 

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012

5 - 8 p.m.

 

 

Enjoy the best Bar-be-cue in Portsmouth

Live Music

 

Tickets $25

 

Call 397-2799 ext. 100

Isabel & Louis Brenner Honored

On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court hosted a reception to honor Isabel & Louis Brenner.  The Brenners were instrumental in establishing the organization.  They were particularly passionate about bringing the CASA program to Portsmouth. They have remained strong supporters of FOPJC.  Their contributions to Portsmouth children and families are immeasurable. 

Many of those who contributed time, talent and treasure to make FOPJC a dynamic organization were in attendance. We are grateful to the Beazley Foundation for their support of this event.

 

Labor day

We will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day.
Stay safe and enjoy.

Dignity for youth in foster care

Melvina Snead presents duffel and shoulder bags to Portsmouth Department of Social Services Interim Executive Director Jackie Scott and members of her staff Michelle Sherrod and Sharon Goforth.  The bags are to be provided to youth when they are removed from their homes by Child Protective Services. Each bag contains age-appropriate toiletries. Historically, trash bags have been used when a child was removed, which further traumatized young people.

The Virginia General Assembly has mandated that children in foster care be provided with an item of luggage.  Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, is pleased to provide the luggage. 

CASA volunteers

Melvina Snead, Portsmouth CASA Coordinator and two new CASA volunteers.  Ready to go to work advocating for Portsmouth youth. 

Welcome new directors

Welcome to our newly elected board members!

Mr. Alonzo Short, Jr.
Mrs. Leah Stith
Mr. Stephen Phillips
Mr. Tony Riley
Mr. Andrew Ryan

July 4th

We will be closed for the holiday. 

Our volunteers are the best!

Volunteer Reception on Friday was a blast.
Great food and great people!

Holiday Schedule

The FOPJC office will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday and on Friday, June 1 to attend the Court Services Unit Annual Retreat. 

Rent Angel with a big heart

Our second Rent Angel is Crofton Diving Corp.  Bob Crofton has contributed in memory of his parents Juan and Bernice Crofton.  What a wonderful gesture.  I can't wait to get their names on the Rent Angel plaque.

Portsmouth Pinwheels for Prevention Garden Sponsors

Thank you to the following organizations and individuals for their support of the Portsmouth Pinwheels for Prevention Garden. 

Massimo Zanetti Beverage Company

Grove Baptist Church

Children's Speciality Group

First Presbyterian Church

J. Howard Rodman

Portsmouth Sheriff's Office

The Baron's Pub & Restaurant

AARD Alltuf Screen Printers

Oast & Hook, P.C.

The Hampton Roads Regional Jail
Third District Court Services Unit
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church
Family Redirection Institute
Portsmouth Police Department
Lebanon Lodge #34 PHA
Brighton Rock Lodge #79 PHA

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  The symbol for this campaign is a blue pinwheel.  Look for them spinning in the wind all around Portsmouth this month.

The Portsmouth Pinwheels for Prevention Garden will be located at The Ambassador Club on London Boulevard.  The garden will be dedicated on Monday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m.  Mayor Kenneth Wright will offer remarks.  The event is free and open to the public.  Please come and show your support for happy, healthy children and families.

TowneBank

Thank you to our freinds at TownBank for becoming our first ever Rent Angel.
Best bankers in the universe!