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โฝ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ, ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ณ๐๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ!
The ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐-๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ gives students a fun and engaging way to stay active, strengthen their soccer skills, and build confidence through sports.
Through weekly practices, students work on the fundamentals of the game while learning the importance of teamwork, communication, and supporting one another.
The program also gives students from the LEAPS programs at ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐ข๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น, ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐
๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น the opportunity to compete against one another in spirited, friendly games.
For the students, it is about more than soccer. It is about building friendships, staying active, developing confidence, and enjoying the pride that comes from being part of a team. ๐
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #YouthPrograms #AfterSchoolPrograms #Soccer #Teamwork #StudentSuccess #PatchogueMedford
May 16
As part of ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก, the Community Action Network proudly recognizes ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ on Saturday, May 16, honoring the brave men and women who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Community Action Agencies across the country understand the importance of supporting veterans and military families as they transition to civilian life and navigate challenges such as housing instability and access to services.
At EOC of Suffolk, we are proud to support veteran households through our ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐
๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ (๐๐๐๐
) program, helping eligible veterans and their families connect with supportive resources and stable housing.
โค๏ธ ๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐.
For information about EOC of Suffolkโs SSVF program:
๐ ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐
๐ https://eoc-suffolk.com/services/homeless-services/
#CommunityActionMonth #ArmedForcesDay #Veterans #SupportOurVeterans #MilitaryFamilies #CommunityAction #Nonprofit #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
May 16
๐งช๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ!
Students from the ๐๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐บ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น recently visited Brookhaven National Laboratory for an immersive, hands-on ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ.
Working alongside Brookhaven scientists, students explored how viruses can help researchers better understand genetics, biotechnology, and the way infections spread at the microscopic level.
During the lab, students used safe laboratory techniques to study how a virus infects bacteria. By preparing samples, using pipettes, and observing petri dishes, they were able to see โplaques,โ or clear spots where the virus had infected bacterial cells.
Each student also brought home an inoculated petri dish to observe how the experiment develops over several days, turning a one-day lab visit into an ongoing scientific investigation.
Experiences like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world science, career pathways, and the exciting possibilities of discovery.
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #STEM #YouthPrograms #ScienceEducation #BrookhavenNationalLaboratory #WilliamFloydHighSchool
May 16
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฎ, ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ
Xavier Yedra serves as a Linkage Navigator at the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc., where he plays a vital role in connecting individuals throughout Suffolk County to HIV prevention services, education, care, and support.
Deeply committed to public health, Xavier works to ensure that individuals have the information, resources, and guidance they need to protect their health and remain HIV-negative.
Known for his compassion, dedication, and tireless work ethic, Xavier brings a genuine passion for serving the community to everything he does. Whether he is educating individuals about prevention, connecting clients to services, or supporting outreach efforts, he consistently goes above and beyond to make a meaningful impact.
Xavier is truly one of the best. His professionalism, positive spirit, and unwavering commitment to public health make him an invaluable member of the EOC of Suffolk team. Respected and appreciated by colleagues and community members alike, Xavier is not only a trusted advocate for those he serves, but also someone genuinely loved by his fellow staff members.
We are proud to recognize Xavier and grateful for the difference he makes every day.
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #PublicHealth #HIVPrevention #StaffSpotlight
May 15
May is ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก, a time to recognize the work of Community Action Agencies across the country and the people who helped build this movement.
This month, EOC of Suffolk proudly honors ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ, a visionary leader whose work helped shape the modern Community Action Network. As the architect of many anti-poverty initiatives during the 1960s War on Poverty, Shriver helped launch the Community Action movement and championed the idea that local communities are best equipped to help people overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. He also served as the founding director of the Peace Corps.
At EOC of Suffolk, we carry forward that legacy every day by helping individuals and families access the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ, ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ.
#CommunityActionMonth #CommunityAction #SargentShriver #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
May 14
๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด. Every Suffolk County resident has a role in helping shape the future of our community.
EOC of Suffolk invites all residents to take part in our Community Needs Assessment Survey to help us better understand the challenges people are facing and the resources most needed across Suffolk County.
Your feedback will help guide future programs, strengthen direct services, and ensure our work remains responsive to the real needs of the communities we serve.
๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ๐ด ๐ธ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ, ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ง๐ง๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐บ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ด.
Please take a few moments to complete this five-minute survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JJL6MPW(Link in bio.)
Thank you for helping us build stronger communities across Suffolk County. ๐๐ก๐
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #SuffolkCounty #CommunityNeeds #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters
May 13
โจ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ with a career that makes a real difference.
At EOC of Suffolk, every role helps strengthen families, support neighbors, and build a stronger Suffolk County community. From competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to opportunities for professional growth, this is more than a jobโitโs meaningful work with lasting impact.
๐ผ Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work helps uplift diverse communities every day.
๐ Explore current opportunities and apply here: www.eoc-suffolk.com/careers (Link in bio.)
#NowHiring #CareerOpportunity #NonprofitJobs #CommunityAction #ProfessionalGrowth #SuffolkCounty #EOCofSuffolk #MissionDriven #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives
May 11
As ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ comes to a close, EOC of Suffolk hopes today offered a moment to celebrate, reflect, or simply connect with the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who help shape our lives and communities.
To all who nurture, guide, support, and love โ today and every day, thank you. ๐
#MothersDay #ThankYouMoms #FamilySupport #CommunityStrong #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
May 11
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