NSTS August Newsletter

Please join us in welcoming our new VP of Operations,

Janika N. Joyner!

Janika N. Joyner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). She earned her Master of Social Work with a Clinical Concentration from Norfolk State University in 2012 and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Social Work. She is also approved to provide supervision towards Clinical Social Work Licensure in the state of Virginia. Janika has over 18 years of experience in the field of mental health and serves as a Clinical Trainer at local, state and national levels. 

Parents and guardians of Norfolk teens, ages 13-18, click below to apply now! Spaces are limited!

Towne Bank Million Dollar Mentorship Challenge

The Hermitage Museum & Gardens - Sunsets on the River

TONIGHT! And every Thursday this summer - Gates open at 5:30, Music Starts at 6:00

Norfolk’s favorite riverside concert series returns for its 14th summer with fun for the whole family! Relax on the shoreline and enjoy live music from across the musical spectrum. This year’s line up includes: Interactive Top 40, Country/Americana, R&B, Swing, Psychedelic Rock, Rockabilly, and more:

• Eats and treats from a variety of local food trucks, including some new favorites!
• Admission to our summer exhibition, An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s

Thank you to Elizabeth River Crossing for being one of our summer sponsors. By being the STEM sponsor, ERC is enabling our students to learn and explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through hands-on and experiential learning, NSTS students will discover the power of STEM and will be inspired to pursue new opportunities and passions.

Sponsor - Donor - Partner

Next Step to Success would like to recognize and thank our Sponsors, Donors, and Partners. Thanks to you, we can give our young beneficiaries the resources they need to succeed and thrive despite challenging circumstances. To see more of our Community Partners, or to learn about becoming a Sponsor or Partner, Click the button below!