Chesapeake Thrives

07/23/2025

For those living paycheck to paycheck, Bank On Hampton Roads offers free financial education and coaching to give you the skills to gain financial independence. Get access to financial coaches, a matched savings account, and more. To learn more and to register for the next session of classes which begin on September 2025, please visit www.bankonhr.org.

07/23/2025

Know the Scam: Who’s Really Calling? Phone scams often target older adults. Don't fall for it!
Report phone scams to ReportFraud.ftc.gov
❌ Don’t answer unknown numbers
❌ Don’t share personal or financial info
✅ Call a family member if you're unsure
✅ Verify deals and offers by researching online or asking others
Let’s protect each other. Share this with someone you care about.

07/23/2025

The Chesapeake Health Department will offer FREE Meningococcal vaccines to all rising 12th grade students, while supplies last on:

Saturday, July 26
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
215 Las Gaviotas Blvd.

07/22/2025

Back to School & Health Bash

Join us on August 9 at 3940 Airline Blvd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a day filled with giveaways. There will be school supplies giveaways, clothing drive, free health screenings, DJ, Food and Games!

07/22/2025

There are so many benefits to doing crafts with kids! Here are some of our favorite OT crafts: https://www.theottoolbox.com/crafts-for-kids/

07/22/2025

✨Thriving Tuesday✨

This Tuesday, we wanted to take a moment to highlight a Chesapeake Public Schools as they are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Visit: http://cpschools.com/article/2256195 for more information.

07/21/2025

HOMELESS VETERAN UNSHELTERED SURGE EVENT
Are You a Veteran Experiencing Homelessness?
Join us for a one-day event focused on serving unsheltered Veterans on the Southside.

FOUR LOCATIONS:
NORFOLK: Salvation Army Emergency Men’s Shelter, 203 19th St.
CHESAPEAKE: Chesapeake Cares, 2255 Steppingstone Square
PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Public Library, 601 Court St. (10AM-1PM)
VIRGINIA BEACH: Housing Resource Center, 104 N. Witchduck Rd.

DATE & TIME:
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 9AM - 1PM (10AM - 1PM at Portsmouth Location)

Please Bring:
• DD214
• Identification (ID)
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Income

On-Site Services Include:
• Assessments
• Eligibility and enrollment
• Connection to resources

This event prioritizes Veterans currently experiencing street homelessness who are in urgent need of support and housing assistance.

07/21/2025

10 hours in the car. 3 rest stops. And Libby? Kept the peace the entire way.

https://libbyapp.com/library/chesapeake

07/21/2025

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

Don’t miss out on this amazing chance! It seems like every year the list of stuff our students will need grows longer than our attention span. This is a wonderful support for many of the items students will need for the upcoming school year!