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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
🩺 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. is pleased to recognize 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑲𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒊 𝑩. 𝑶’𝑷𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘 for his partnership and support of the 2026 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 & 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 and Community Clothing Drive.
His support will help provide clothing and essential items to community members and families attending the event, while also helping to spread the word about important health, wellness, and community resources.
📍 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 & 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓
Saturday, July 11, 2026
12 PM to 6 PM
Ace Community Center Park
48 Cedar Rd., Amityville
Join us for free testing and screenings, free snacks and refreshments, available first come, first served, and helpful resources for individuals and families throughout the community.
Thank you, Assemblyman O’Pharrow, for your continued commitment to strengthening, uplifting, and serving our community. 🤝
#EOCofSuffolk #KwaniBOPharrow #CommunityHealthAndWellnessFair #CommunityClothingDrive #HealthAndWellness #HealthcareAccess #CommunityPartnership #CommunityAdvocacy #HealthEquity #SuffolkCounty #LongIsland #NewYork #CommunityLeadership #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 6
🩺 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. is pleased to recognize 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂 𝑹. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒛 and 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔 for their partnership and support of the 2026 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 & 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓.
Their commitment to community service and collaboration helps bring people together, strengthen community connections, and contribute to the success of this important event.
📍 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 & 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓
Saturday, July 11, 2026
12 PM to 6 PM
Ace Community Center Park
48 Cedar Rd., Amityville
Join us for free testing and screenings, free snacks and refreshments, available first come, first served, and helpful resources for individuals and families throughout the community.
Thank you, Senator Martinez and Compare Foods, for helping build a stronger, healthier Suffolk County. 🤝
#EOCofSuffolk #MonicaRMartinez #CompareFoods #CommunityHealthAndWellnessFair #HealthAndWellness #HealthcareAccess #CommunityPartnership #CommunityAdvocacy #HealthEquity #SuffolkCounty #LongIsland #NewYork #CommunityLeadership #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 6
✨ 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
Jul 6
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 💙
Before our 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 even begins, volunteers are already making a difference.
Together with Trooper Foods, the Healthcare Education Project, Keep Your Change, Inc., and dedicated student volunteers from Amityville High School, enough food bags were prepared to support 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 at this year`s event.
Thank you to everyone who donated their time, generosity, and compassion. Strong communities are built through partnerships like these.
📅 Saturday, July 11
🕛 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 ACE Community Center Park
48 Cedar Road, Amityville
We`ll see you there!
#CommunityHealth #Volunteer #FoodSecurity #CommunityAction #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #LongIsland #GiveBack
Jul 6
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 from EOC of Suffolk.
As we celebrate the promise of our nation, we are reminded that freedom is strengthened when every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and hope.
At EOC of Suffolk, we remain committed to helping individuals and families access the support, resources, and opportunities they need to move forward.
Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and happy Fourth of July.
#IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #July4th #CommunityAction #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #Nonprofit #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 4
🤝 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. was proud to partner with the Healthcare Education Project for a meaningful 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒕 & 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒘 focused on protecting access to quality healthcare for New Yorkers.
The discussion highlighted the Healthcare Education Project’s statewide advocacy work, including its 𝑪𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 campaign, and the important role that education, community engagement, and collective action play in strengthening our healthcare system.
We were also honored to be joined by Byron McCray, Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Kwani B. O’Pharrow. His participation underscored the importance of collaboration among community organizations, healthcare advocates, and elected officials in advancing meaningful change.
At EOC of Suffolk, we are proud to stand with the Healthcare Education Project and our community partners as we continue working to educate, advocate, and support individuals and families across Suffolk County.
𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒔.
#EOCofSuffolk #HealthcareEducationProject #PowerOfPartnership #CodeRedToAllClear #CommunityAdvocacy #HealthEquity #HealthcareAccess #StrongerTogether #SuffolkCounty #LongIsland #NewYork #CommunityLeadership #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 3
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
Jul 2
July is 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — a time to honor the dignity, strength, identity, and contributions of people with disabilities.
Disability Pride is about celebrating differences, challenging stigma, and recognizing that every person deserves access, inclusion, respect, and opportunity.
At EOC of Suffolk, we are proud to stand for communities where people of all abilities are seen, heard, supported, and valued.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Accessibility #Dignity #Respect #CommunitySupport #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 2
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