LOCAL SCNN offers a number of unique programs that support cultural diversity in the city of Newport News and tie-in directly with the goals and objectives of the City’s Framework for the Future. SCNN programs have included local partnerships with: • Newport News Public Schools • Newport News Parks and Recreation • Newport News Libraries • Christopher Newport University • Peninsula Fine Arts Center • Mariners Museum • Service clubs (Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, Women’s Clubs, Master Gardener’s Association) INTERNATIONAL Creating a Sister City relationship can be up to you! Your desire + active support + commitment can equal a new Sister City. There is no limit to the number of Sister Cities that Newport News can have — the key to developing new relationships is in the hands of citizen members who desire to create and maintain the relationship. Opportunities for Sister City relationships have been identified in North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. If you represent a community group that would like to investigate the possibilities, talk to us! We'll let you know what's involved and the next steps for creating a new international partnership. Click here to download a PDF of the criteria required to become a SIster City. For more information about sponsoring a Newport News Sister City, contact info@sistercities-nn.com.