Programs >> Administration
Administration is the focal point for the overall management of the many diversified, beneficially oriented programs offered by the Office of Human Affairs. The responsibilities of the administrative staff include planning and evaluation, budget preparation and control, program development, public relations and related functions.
From 1966 to the present, the administrative staff has secured the funding for, supervised and managed programs that are designed to assist eligible persons in their efforts to become self-sufficient.
In addition to assuming all of the above administrative responsibilities, staff also oversees the following three program components: GED Preparation Program, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and the Newport News Neighborhood Federal Credit Union (NNNFCU).
The GED Preparation Program offers GED instruction and Job Readiness Programs, to persons ages 18 and above, which prepare them to take the Official GED Examination and acquire basic knowledge and skills needed to obtain meaningful employment. Students enrolled in the program will be assessed to determine appropriate placement. They will be taught strategies in preparation for testing, receive practice exercises, practice tests, and mentoring. Participants who qualify to take the Official GED Examination will be referred to an Official GED Registration Office for processing. The program is currently offered at two locations in Newport News: Dickerson Courts and Newport Harbour Community Center. [Top]
The VITA Program provides free tax assistance/preparation to elderly, low-income and disabled individuals. [Top]
Newport News Neighborhood Federal Credit Union
The purpose of this credit union is to promote thrift among its members by affording them an opportunity to accumulate their savings, and to create for them a source of credit for provident or productive purposes. We are committed to serving the residents of Southeast Newport News, Office of Human Affairs employees and individuals working in this community. We offer the following financial services:
“Helping communities
get a grip on their financial world”
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Regular Shares • No maintenance charge |
Minor Accounts • No maintenance charge |
Christmas Club Accounts • No maintenance charge |
Requirements to • Minimum initial deposit of $6.00 |
| Individual Development Accounts | |
The Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts that help low-income families save money to pay for post- secondary education or start their own business. |
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IDA Education The IDA Education Account assists students enrolled in Project Discovery to accumulate funds to pay for college expenses. |
Guidelines for IDAs Participants • Required monthly deposit of $25 or more. |
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As an equal opportunity lender, we offer loans to meet your needs. Choose either a Signature or Share Secured loan, and borrow up to $10,000. |
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Signature Loans The applicant’s signature acts as the collateral for the unsecured loan. A credit check is required. • A $12 submission fee per request |
Share-Secured Loans Regular Shares (Savings) Account is used as the collateral. No credit check is required for this loan. • Waived submission fee |
Loan Guidelines • Maintain a $50 minimum in the Regular Share account |