Chesapeake Thrives

12/18/2025

We’re helping spread the word about A Night of Remembrance, a memorial walk and service honoring those who have passed while experiencing homelessness in our community. All are welcome to attend.

12/17/2025

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Episode 51 of the Chesapeake Thrives Show is coming soon, spotlighting the incredible work of the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Virginia with Kevin Will.

12/15/2025

Curious to learn more about supporting healthy eating habits in young children? In this clip, Dr. Schofer of Family in Focus breaks down her three-step approach.
Catch the full Chesapeake Thrives Show episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDa0GtYlO_Y&list=PLd703vm-wpXsCnayCbuupTqKb_GLm32PJ&index=47

12/15/2025

12/13/2025

Ready to build a stronger financial future?
Bank On Hampton Roads is offering free financial education and coaching this February! Learn how to avoid fees, build savings, improve your credit, and take control of your money with both virtual and in-person classes available.

Semester begins February 2026
Deadline to register: January 21
Multiple class locations + online options

Take the first step toward financial independence.

Visit BankOn Hampton Roads to register today! https://bankonhr.org/

12/11/2025

Help us recruit local fathers!
Chesapeake Human Services department offers a FREE Fatherhood Mentoring Program to help mentor fathers in self development, parenting, child support and more.
If you know of any father who may benefit from these free resources, please share it with them.
For more information, please contact Dr. Tyrone Davis at 757-409-9044.

12/10/2025

FYI — December 11th Community Food Distribution
Sharing for a great cause! There’s a food distribution event from 1 PM–3 PM at Fishing Point Healthcare in Portsmouth. If you or someone you know could use extra support, check it out.

12/08/2025

IMPORTANT: Weather Alert and Closure Information!

All City facilities will close at 2:00 p.m. today, Monday, December 8 due to the potential for winter weather this afternoon. All evening activities and meetings are canceled.

Public Works crews have been brining bridges and overpasses and will continue to treat and monitor roadways throughout the evening and tomorrow morning.

Please keep road safety in mind during your commute. Drive slowly, keep a safe distance from other vehicles, and allow extra time to reach your destination safely. If you have to be on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning, be alert to black ice.

12/05/2025

Sharing this great opportunity for directors! The next Directors Leadership Academy session on Budgeting is on December 11, 2025. It’s a fantastic chance to strengthen financial planning skills — and it’s completely free thanks to community sponsors!

September 11 - Kick Off: Pedagogical Tool #1: Professional Development October 16 - Administrative Tool #1: Financial Management Systems November 20 - Pedagogical Tool #2: Curriculum Support December 11 - Administrative Tool #2: Budgeting January 15 - Pedagogical Tool #3: Child Assessments February....

12/05/2025

What an incredible turnout! Thank you to everyone who made our Community Grants Open House a success. See you next year!

12/04/2025

Available to watch now!
Chanacy chats with Dr. Wendy Schofer, founder of Family in Focus, about creating healthy, positive connections with food, body, and family—without diets, shame, or disordered eating. Check out her empowering, family-centered approach designed for every age and every body.

12/04/2025

New Chesapeake Thrives Episode!

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Schofer joins Chanacy Butler to explain how stress and fear around food impact families and why building healthier relationships with food and body matters more than numbers on a scale.

Tune in to Episode 50 for a hopeful, practical conversation on raising confident, connected, emotionally healthy kids.

Watch the conversation now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDa0GtYlO_Y&list=PLd703vm-wpXsCnayCbuupTqKb_GLm32PJ&index=47