Today, May 18 is 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a time to recognize the researchers, health professionals, community advocates, and volunteers working toward the development of a safe and effective HIV vaccine.

This day also serves as a reminder of the importance of education, prevention, testing, and access to care in the ongoing effort to reduce HIV transmission and improve health outcomes.

At EOC of Suffolk, our 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 program helps connect individuals to HIV prevention, testing, and service navigation, as well as transportation and community support services.

❤️ 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬.

For more information about EOC of Suffolk’s HIV-related services:
📞 𝟔𝟑𝟏-𝟗𝟔𝟖-𝟖𝟎𝟎𝟎

#HIVVaccineAwarenessDay #HIVAwareness #HIVPrevention #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk

May is 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, a time to celebrate the wisdom, contributions, and experiences of older adults in our communities.

Older Americans strengthen families, neighborhoods, and communities through mentorship, volunteerism, caregiving, and a lifetime of experience. This month also highlights the importance of helping older adults remain healthy, connected, independent, and supported.

💚 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲.

#OlderAmericansMonth #HealthyAging #CommunitySupport #SeniorWellness #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk

The 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚 (𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐇𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐓) is a day dedicated to raising awareness about discrimination, stigma, and violence faced by LGBTQ+ individuals around the world.

At EOC of Suffolk, we believe every person deserves dignity, respect, safety, and access to supportive services free from discrimination. Strong communities are built when everyone feels seen, supported, and valued for who they are.

💙 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

#IDAHOBIT #EqualityForAll #StopDiscrimination #CommunitySupport #LGBTQ #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk

✨ 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 (Link in bio.)

#NowHiring #CareerOpportunity #NonprofitJobs #CommunityAction #ProfessionalGrowth #SuffolkCounty #EOCofSuffolk #MissionDriven #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives

As part of 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, the Community Action Network proudly recognizes 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 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 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐒𝐕𝐅) program, helping eligible veterans and their families connect with supportive resources and stable housing.

❤️ 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝.

For information about EOC of Suffolk’s SSVF program:
📞 𝟔𝟑𝟏-𝟐𝟖𝟗-𝟐𝟏𝟐𝟒
🌐 https://eoc-suffolk.com/services/homeless-services/

#CommunityActionMonth #ArmedForcesDay #Veterans #SupportOurVeterans #MilitaryFamilies #CommunityAction #Nonprofit #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕: 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿

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