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Upcoming Events
21
Sep
2026
EOC Board Meeting
9:00 AM
31 West Main Street, Suite 211, Patchogue, NY 11772
16
Nov
2026
EOC Board Meeting
9:00 AM
31 West Main Street, Suite 211, Patchogue, NY 11772
✨ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 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 job—it’s meaningful work with lasting impact.
💼 Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work helps uplift diverse communities every day.
🌟 Explore current opportunities and apply here: www.eoc-suffolk.com/careers
#NowHiring #CareerOpportunity #NonprofitJobs #CommunityAction #ProfessionalGrowth #SuffolkCounty #EOCofSuffolk #MissionDriven #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives
Aug 10
𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟏𝟎 | 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘
🧡 For many veterans and their families, the effects of the Vietnam War continued long after the fighting ended.
Agent Orange exposure has left lasting health consequences that deserve attention, understanding, and continued advocacy. We honor those living with its impact and recognize the families who have cared for and supported them through the years.
Low-income veterans seeking help with housing may call EOC of Suffolk’s 𝐒𝐒𝐕𝐅 program at (631) 289-2124.
#AgentOrangeAwarenessDay #AgentOrange #VeteransHealth #VeteranSupport #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 10
❤️ 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.
This observance raises awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation within multicultural communities and encourages more people from diverse backgrounds to consider becoming registered donors.
One donor can provide hope, healing, and a second chance to individuals and families in need.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞.𝐨𝐫𝐠.
#NationalMinorityDonorAwarenessMonth #MinorityDonorAwareness #DonateLife #OrganDonation #HealthEquity #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 8
𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟕 | 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘
💜 The Purple Heart tells a story of service that came at an enormous personal cost.
We remember the military members who were wounded or killed in action, honor the bravery represented by this historic decoration, and recognize the families who have carried the consequences of that sacrifice alongside them.
For low-income veterans experiencing housing instability, EOC of Suffolk’s 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 program can be reached at (631) 289-2124.
#PurpleHeartDay #PurpleHeart #HonorOurVeterans #VeteranSupport #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 7
Fall will be here before we know it, and 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 are already being filled.
Way to Grow offers a quality childcare program in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and develop.
As a program owned and operated by EOC of Suffolk, Way to Grow reflects our mission of helping individuals and families access the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.
📞 631-475-7239
🌐 www.TheWayToGrow.org
📍 655 Montauk Highway, East Patchogue, NY 11772
#WayToGrow #ChildCare #ChildCareCenter #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EastPatchogue #LongIslandParents #FallRegistration #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 7
🩺 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.
As the new school year approaches, make immunizations part of your family’s back-to-school preparations.
𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 about recommended immunizations and any health records needed for school or child care.
Way to Grow Child Care Learning Center is also accepting fall registrations. Spots are limited. Call 631-475-7239 for information.
#NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #NIAM #ChildrensHealth #BackToSchoolHealth #WayToGrow #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 5
𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟒 | 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘
⚓ Rescue crews do not get to wait for calm seas.
From protecting our waterways to responding to emergencies and saving lives, members of the United States Coast Guard serve with courage, readiness, and extraordinary skill. EOC of Suffolk salutes the men and women who safeguard our shores and answer the call when others are in danger.
𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 may contact EOC of Suffolk’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program at (631) 289-2124.
#CoastGuardDay #USCoastGuard #Veterans #VeteranSupport #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 4
𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟒 | 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘
💼 A job is only one part of everything many single working women manage each day.
Careers, households, finances, family responsibilities, personal goals, and unexpected challenges often compete for the same limited time. Today recognizes the independence, ingenuity, and persistence of women building lives and pursuing success on their own terms.
EOC of Suffolk’s 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 help individuals and families connect with resources and support. Call (631) 842-6100 in Amityville or (631) 369-6076 in Riverhead.
#SingleWorkingWomensDay #WorkingWomen #WomenAtWork #FamilySupport #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 4
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