Community of Change, Inc.

01/29/2026

In recognition of Transit Equity Day, Hampton Roads Transit will offer free fares on all bus, light rail, ferry, OnDemand rideshare, and Paratransit services on Monday, February 9. 🚍

Transit Equity Day honors the legacy of Rosa Parks, whose courage helped advance equal access to public transportation. The day also highlights the essential role transit plays in connecting our community to jobs, education, healthcare, and opportunity.

Join us in recognizing the impact of equitable, accessible transit across Hampton Roads.

ℹ️ More information: gohrt.com

01/28/2026

📣 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

Our community is stronger when we speak with one voice. We all feel the weight of the recent violence in our streets, and we know that real change doesn't happen behind closed doors—it happens when you have a seat at the table.

We aren't just looking for observers; we are looking for partners, neighbors, and leaders who are ready to help us build a safer future for our city.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝:

🗓 When: Thursdays

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Where: 206 High Street

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: Help us move from identifying problems to implementing solutions.

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Share your ideas on how we can better support our youth and protect our neighborhoods.

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: This is about neighbors looking out for neighbors.
Violence is a problem we face together, which means the solution must come from all of us.

There is a chair waiting for you.

For more information, visit www.portsmouthbuzz.com

01/27/2026

Stay warm, Portsmouth.
Warming stations are open at select city facilities. See the graphic for locations, hours, and important details.

01/03/2026

12/26/2025

A Colorful Christmas at the Museum!❤️

12/21/2025

Honoring every staff member, family, and partner who helped bring a Colorful Christmas at the museum to life.❤️

12/03/2025

Last night we had the joy of attending the Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court dinner alongside friends and colleagues. It was a beautiful evening of fellowship, reflection, and community. We were proud to have several Community of Change board members and staff present, representing our shared commitment to uplifting youth and supporting the work of the court. Grateful for the opportunity to stand together in support of such an important mission, it was a great night!❤️

11/06/2025

Costumes, candy, and connection filled the night. From parents and volunteers to local partners,thank you for making this celebration unforgettable. Portsmouth showed up with love, and the joy was real.🧡