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16

Nov

2026

EOC Board Meeting

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♿ 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.
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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.
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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.
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✨ 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
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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.
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✨ 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

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