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Families Served Living at or Below the Poverty Level
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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
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. Every Suffolk County resident has a role in helping shape the future of our community.
EOC of Suffolk invites all residents to take part in our Community Needs Assessment Survey to help us better understand the challenges people are facing and the resources most needed across Suffolk County.
Your feedback will help guide future programs, strengthen direct services, and ensure our work remains responsive to the real needs of the communities we serve.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘬 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴.
Please take a few moments to complete this five-minute survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JJL6MPW
Thank you for helping us build stronger communities across Suffolk County. 💙🏡📋
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #SuffolkCounty #CommunityNeeds #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters
Aug 30
𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟑𝟎 | 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐇𝐈𝐕/𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘
🎗️ Compassion can open doors that stigma keeps closed.
Faith communities have the ability to create spaces where people can speak honestly about HIV, receive accurate information, seek testing and treatment, and find support without fear of judgment.
EOC of Suffolk’s 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 can be reached at (631) 968-8000.
#NationalFaithHIVAIDSAwarenessDay #NFHAAD #HIVAwareness #EndHIVStigma #KnowYourStatus #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 30
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Ms. Bessie Lowe of the Town of Babylon Human Services.
For the past several years, we had the privilege of working alongside Ms. Bessie at our ACE Center Food Pantry in Amityville, where she operated the Town of Babylon Food Pantry. To everyone who walked through the doors, she brought warmth, compassion, enthusiasm, and an unmistakable sense of love.
Ms. Bessie never hesitated to go above and beyond for someone in need. Her kindness touched countless lives, and she became a treasured part of our pantry family. ❤️
Our pantry will not be the same without her. We are grateful for every person she helped, every smile she shared, and every act of kindness she gave so freely.
Rest in Power, Ms. Bessie. You will never be forgotten. 🕊️
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk
Aug 28
Food insecurity is rarely just about food. It is often connected to other challenges facing individuals and families throughout our communities.
Fred Combs Jr., EOC of Suffolk’s Family Development Program Director, had the opportunity to bring that frontline perspective to Long Island Cares’ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆: 𝑨 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝑯𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓.
The discussion brought together legislators, community leaders, and members of the public to hear directly from those working every day with people experiencing food insecurity. Fred spoke about the additional challenges families are facing and the growing demand and higher volume EOC is seeing at its food pantries.
We are grateful to Long Island Cares for creating a forum where frontline voices can help inform the larger conversation about hunger, food security, and the well-being of our neighbors across Suffolk County.
#EOCofSuffolk #LongIslandCares #FoodSecurity #HungerAwareness #SuffolkCounty
Aug 28
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 28
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. Every Suffolk County resident has a role in helping shape the future of our community.
EOC of Suffolk invites all residents to take part in our Community Needs Assessment Survey to help us better understand the challenges people are facing and the resources most needed across Suffolk County.
Your feedback will help guide future programs, strengthen direct services, and ensure our work remains responsive to the real needs of the communities we serve.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘬 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴.
Please take a few moments to complete this five-minute survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JJL6MPW
Thank you for helping us build stronger communities across Suffolk County. 💙🏡📋
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #SuffolkCounty #CommunityNeeds #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters
Aug 26
𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟔 | 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘
⚖️ Equality is reflected in who is heard, who is hired, who is promoted, who feels safe, and who has the freedom to pursue opportunity without artificial barriers.
Women’s Equality Day honors generations of women who demanded change while reminding us that progress must continue in our workplaces, institutions, homes, and communities.
EOC of Suffolk’s 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 provide connections to resources and services. Call (631) 842-6100 in Amityville or (631) 369-6076 in Riverhead.
#WomensEqualityDay #EqualityForWomen #EqualOpportunity #WomenSupportingWomen #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleChangingLives #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Aug 26
✨ 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 24
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