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Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
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4671
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4120
Families Served Living at or Below the Poverty Level
239
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Help shape the future through our Community Needs Assessment to help better understand the challenges people are facing and the resources most needed. It's an opportunity to highlight what matters most to you. The feedback will guide how we develop programs, direct services, and support individuals and families across Suffolk. The more voices we hear, the more responsive our efforts can be.
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Way to Grow Child Care Learning Center
East Patchogue, NY
Quality child care from six-weeks old to 12 years of age in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
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Connecting Long Islanders with local services through the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. helps eligible Medicaid members complete a confidential screening and connect to resources such as food and nutrition, housing support, transportation, and care navigation.
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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
✨ 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 20
🌍 July 18 is 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆, honoring a life defined by justice, service, dignity, and the belief that people can create change together.
Mandela’s legacy reminds us that progress begins with action. It can be found in acts of compassion, in the fight for fairness, and in the willingness to stand up for the dignity of others.
That spirit is closely connected to the mission of 𝗘𝗢𝗖 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸: helping people, strengthening families, and supporting communities where opportunity can grow.
#NelsonMandelaInternationalDay #MandelaDay #Service #Justice #HumanDignity #CommunityAction #Nonprofit #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 18
🖤 July 18 is 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, a time to recognize the vision, courage, and service of Black leaders whose work has strengthened communities and expanded opportunity.
Their leadership is seen in advocacy, education, public service, faith communities, business, civic life, and the everyday work of helping others move forward.
𝗘𝗢𝗖 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 honors the people whose commitment continues to open doors, challenge inequity, and inspire the next generation of community leaders.
#BlackLeadersAwarenessDay #BlackLeadership #BlackHistory #CommunityLeadership #Equity #Opportunity #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 18
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 16
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
Jul 15
☀️ 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄!
Limited slots are still available for our exciting summer programs for Junior Campers (entering Grades K–2) and Senior Campers (entering Grades 3–5).
🎉 Senior Camp is a travel camp, with off-site adventures three days each week! Campers may enjoy trips to destinations such as a Long Island Ducks baseball game, Adventureland, Dave & Buster’s, and many other exciting local attractions.*
Back on campus, campers will enjoy Games Galore, Color Wars, STEM Week, Imagination Week, arts & crafts, music & movement, story time, outdoor play, and opportunities to build lasting friendships—all in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
🕣 Camp Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
✅ Before Care: 6:30 AM
✅ After Care: Until 6:30 PM
🍎 Lunch is included at no additional cost.
🥣 Breakfast is included for before-care arrivals.
💙 DSS subsidy may be available.
For more information or to schedule a tour:
📞 (631) 475-7239
📧 WayToGrow@eoc-suffolk.com
🌐 https://www.thewaytogrow.org/summer/
#WayToGrow #SummerCamp #SuffolkCounty #EastPatchogue #SummerFun #ChildCare #STEM #AdventureAwaits
*Trips and schedules are subject to the camp calendar and availability.
Jul 14
✨ 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 13
📅 TOMORROW!
EOC of Suffolk, in collaboration with community partners, will present the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Ace Community Center Park in Amityville.
Community members are invited to join us for free testing and screenings, health and wellness resources, and free snacks and refreshments while supplies last.
📍 Ace Community Center Park
48 Cedar Road
Amityville, NY 11701
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #CommunityHealth #WellnessFair #HealthEquity #Amityville #SuffolkCounty
Jul 10
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