Event Calendar

Join The Up Center for our many informative events!

Free REVIVE! Training (Virtual)

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Join us for a FREE REVIVE! training designed to equip community members with life-saving skills in the event of an opioid overdose. REVIVE! is Virginia’s statewide Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program, designed to train individuals in recognizing and responding to opioid overdose emergencies with naloxone, a life-saving medication. What you’ll learn: How to […]

Post Purchase Education for New Homeowners

Congratulations on becoming a homeowner! Buying a home is a major milestone, but homeownership comes with new responsibilities. Join The Up Center’s Post-Purchase Home Counseling Class to gain practical tools and tips to help you protect your investment and feel confident in your new role as a homeowner. In this virtual class, you’ll learn about […]

Breastfeeding Basics: A One-Hour Guide

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Get ready for your breastfeeding journey with this one-hour, no-pressure introduction to breastfeeding basics. We’ll cover what to expect in the first hours and days after birth, newborn feeding cues, positioning and latch, colostrum, milk production, common challenges, and when to seek support. Whether you’re planning to exclusively breastfeed, pump, combo feed, or simply want […]

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Changing Lives Through Foster Care: Join Us!

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We invite you to a Virtual Information Session. You will have the opportunity to meet someone from our team, learn about Foster Care and the important role foster parents play in supporting children and young people in need. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have. Eligibility: Be at least 25 […]

Budgeting and Basic Financial Planning

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Free event During this class, we will discuss basic financial planning, the importance of a budget, how to develop and budget, savings, and more. Event link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JgYeJu7_QtySQvLg5eJbrA#/registration

Sponsored Homes Information Session

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Interested in becoming a Sponsored Home provider? Attend an information session to learn about the program, application steps, and requirements. Our team will guide you through what to expect and answer your questions. Register Here

Dad 2 Dads Group

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Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook and for many dads, it also doesn’t come with enough space to talk honestly about stress, emotions, and expectations. Dad 2 Dads is a supportive class series designed to help fathers strengthen their parenting skills, care for their own mental wellness, and build meaningful connections with their children. Each […]

Estate Planning Essentials

Join The Up Center and special guest Veronica Meade, Esq., of Meade Law, for an informative workshop on the importance of estate planning as a tool for protecting your family, assets, and financial future. Participants will learn about the consequences of dying without an estate plan, strategies for protecting children and dependents, the importance of […]

Comfort Measures

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Learn practical, hands-on techniques to help you feel more comfortable and supported during labor. This in person interactive class will explore movement, positioning, breathing, counterpressure, hip squeezes, massage, birth ball techniques, and other comfort measures that can help you work with your body during labor. Partners and support people are encouraged to attend and learn […]

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Understanding the Importance of Credit

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Free event During this class, we will discuss how to understand your credit report and credit score, credit improvement strategies, establishing credit and the benefits of using credit responsibly. For more information or assistance with registering, contact Erica.Ramjohn@theupcenter.org or (757) 965-8640 Event link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__RmnNO9IRCCeTs51Q6CBbQ#/registration

Sponsored Homes Information Sessions

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Interested in becoming a Sponsored Home provider? Attend an information session to learn about the program, application steps, and requirements. Our team will guide you through what to expect and answer your questions. Register Here

Dad 2 Dads Group

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Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook and for many dads, it also doesn’t come with enough space to talk honestly about stress, emotions, and expectations. Dad 2 Dads is a supportive class series designed to help fathers strengthen their parenting skills, care for their own mental wellness, and build meaningful connections with their children. Each […]