the Economic
Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
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Our 2024 Impact
4671
Individuals Served
4120
Families Served Living at or Below the Poverty Level
239
Veterans Served
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Stronger Communities Start with Your Voice
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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National HIV Testing Day
Friday, June 26, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free HIV, Syphilis, and hepatitis screenings, educational workshops, giveaways, and activities.
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SUPPORT FOR MEDICAID MEMBERS
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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Lights, Camera, Learning!
Click below to learn more, register, or schedule a tour of Way to Grow Child Care Learning Center.
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
๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด. 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.
๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ๐ด ๐ธ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ, ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ง๐ง๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐บ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ด.
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. ๐๐ก๐
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #SuffolkCounty #CommunityNeeds #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters
Jul 1
๐ July is ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต โ a time to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support individuals and families affected by Fragile X.
Awareness helps build more informed, compassionate communities where every person is recognized for their strengths, supported in their needs, and valued for who they are.
At EOC of Suffolk, we believe that inclusion begins with understanding, and that every individual deserves dignity, respect, and opportunity.
#FragileXAwarenessMonth #FragileXAwareness #FragileX #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Understanding #SupportFamilies #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jul 1
โ๏ธ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐๐ป ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐!
Limited slots are still available for our exciting summer programs for Junior Campers (entering Grades Kโ2) and Senior Campers (entering Grades 3โ5).
๐ 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 & Busterโs, 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 friendshipsโall in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
๐ฃ Camp Hours: 8:30 AMโ4:30 PM
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Before Care: 6:30 AM
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After Care: Until 6:30 PM
๐ Lunch is included at no additional cost.
๐ฅฃ Breakfast is included for before-care arrivals.
๐ DSS subsidy may be available.
For more information or to schedule a tour:
๐ (631) 475-7239
๐ง WayToGrow@eoc-suffolk.com
๐ https://www.thewaytogrow.org/summer/
#WayToGrow #SummerCamp #SuffolkCounty #EastPatchogue #SummerFun #ChildCare #STEM #AdventureAwaits
*Trips and schedules are subject to the camp calendar and availability.
Jun 30
๐ฑ June 30 is Social Media Day.
Social media is a powerful tool for communication, connection, education, and engagement. For community-based organizations, it helps share resources, raise awareness, highlight programs, and reach people where they are.
EOC of Suffolk is increasingly using social media to connect with stakeholders, promote services, celebrate community partnerships, and share helpful information.
You can find EOC of Suffolk on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
#SocialMediaDay #SocialMedia #CommunityEngagement #CommunityResources #DigitalCommunication #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #EOCofSuffolk #EOCSuffolk
Jun 30
โจ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ 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 jobโitโs meaningful work with lasting impact.
๐ผ Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work helps uplift diverse communities every day.
๐ Explore current opportunities and apply here: www.eoc-suffolk.com/careers (Link in bio.)
#NowHiring #CareerOpportunity #NonprofitJobs #CommunityAction #ProfessionalGrowth #SuffolkCounty #EOCofSuffolk #MissionDriven #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives
Jun 29
โค๏ธ June 27 is ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ง๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐.
Knowing your status is an important step in protecting your health and the health of others. HIV testing is confidential, important, and empowering.
EOC of Suffolk provides free HIV testing and helps connect individuals with information, prevention resources, and support.
๐ For free HIV testing through EOC of Suffolk, call 631-968-8000.
#NationalHIVTestingDay #HIVTestingDay #KnowYourStatus #HIVAwareness #CommunityHealth #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jun 27
๐ June 27 is ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ง๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect veterans, survivors of violence, first responders, and anyone who has experienced trauma. PTSD is real, help is available, and support can make a difference.
Awareness helps reduce stigma and reminds people that they are not alone. Healing can begin with understanding, compassion, and connection.
For more information, visit www.ptsd.va.gov.
#PTSDAwarenessDay #PTSD #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaRecovery #VeteransSupport #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk
Jun 27
๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ to Way to Growโs ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ-๐ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ!
On Thursday, June 18, Way to Grow celebrated a vibrant group of graduates who are ready to take on the world of kindergarten.
A special thank you to their hardworking teachers, ๐๐ด. ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ด. ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด๐ข, for helping each child learn, grow, and shine. We are so proud of all the children, families, and teachers who made this milestone so special.
Have a wonderful summer! โ๏ธ
A very limited number of ๐ด๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ค๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ด๐ญ๐ฐ๐ต๐ด remain. To learn more about Way to Grow summer camp, please call 631-475-7239 right away.
#Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #WayToGrow #PreKGraduation #ClassOf2026 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #KindergartenReady #SummerCamp #SuffolkCounty #LongIsland
Jun 25
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