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East Patchogue, NY
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Upcoming Events
16
Nov
2026
EOC Board Meeting
9:00 AM
31 West Main Street, Suite 211, Patchogue, NY 11772
♿ 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, a time to recognize the talents, skills, and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace.
Inclusive employment strengthens businesses, creates opportunity, and helps build communities where everyone has the chance to succeed. At EOC of Suffolk, we believe economic opportunity should be accessible to all.
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk
Oct 1
Fall is here and 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 are filling fast.
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
Sep 30
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗙𝗪 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
Today, we recognize and thank the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their service, sacrifice, and continued commitment to America’s veterans and their communities.
EOC of Suffolk is proud to support veterans and their families through Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).
For assistance, call EOC at 631-289-2124.
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #EOCSuffolk
Sep 29
As we celebrate 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, this week EOC of Suffolk is profiling 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇, whose childhood experience became part of a landmark fight for equal educational opportunity.
As a young girl, Mendez was at the center of Mendez v. Westminster, the groundbreaking federal court case challenging the segregation of Mexican American children in California public schools. The victory became an important milestone in the movement to end school segregation and helped lay groundwork for the broader civil rights battles that followed.
Mendez later became a nurse and spent years sharing her family’s story with students and communities across the country. Her legacy is a powerful reminder that equal opportunity in education can change not only individual lives, but generations to come.
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk
Sep 29
✨ 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
Sep 28
Fall is here and 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 are filling fast.
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
Sep 23
As we celebrate 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, this week EOC of Suffolk is profiling 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼, a trailblazer whose career opened doors for Hispanic representation in government and public service.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York City, Badillo became the first Hispanic borough president in New York City and later the first Puerto Rican elected as a voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He went on to serve as a New York City deputy mayor and chairman of the CUNY Board of Trustees.
Badillo’s impact went beyond the offices he held. By breaking barriers at a time when Hispanic voices were dramatically underrepresented in government, he helped expand the possibilities for generations of Latino leaders who followed.
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk
Sep 22
✨ 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
Sep 21
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