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Get Ready for a Night of Fun and Fundraising!

Fundraiser Ticket

We are gladly announcing that Economic Opportunities Council will be holding a Fundraiser Raffle on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at Economic Opportunities Council of IRC.  It is the time of year in which our agency excitedly prepares to raise funds for the many life changing programs offered to the Indian River County and Okeechobee County … Read more

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community, especially children? 

volunteers

On Saturday, October 15th, we would love for you to join us as we beautify the campus of the historic Douglas Head Start preschool! Saturday, October 15, 20229:00am – 12:00pmA project of United Way’s Day of Caring Beautification ProjectDouglas Head Start8445 64th AveWabasso, FL 32970 Here are a few highlights about the project: Painting murals on the buildings, … Read more

REACH helps put an end to generational poverty one family at a time.

Reach workshop

In Indian River County, approximately 46% of households either live below the Federal poverty level or just above. This means that nearly 19,000 households struggle to manage daily financial pressures. The Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County serves the community with a mission to transition at-risk individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficiency through … Read more

Need Help With Your Water Bill?

Beginning July 1, 2022, Indian River County or Okeechobee residents can apply for water assistance with the Economic Opportunities Council

THANKS!

holiday food

Thank you to Alex MacWilliam Real Estate, now known as AMAC for continuing their Thanksgiving tradition of donating turkeys and hams for our families in need.

Adopt A Class Sponsors

Christmas gifts

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the following individuals, businesses, and clubs who sponsored our Head Start classes for Christmas. Their caring and generosity will make it possible for each child to receive a special gift: Leonard Edwards EOC Board of Directors El Primo Wireless Gail and Roger Dahlberg Bill and Marjie … Read more

2021 COMMUNITY READ A SUCCESS

Reading to children

Thank you to the 59 volunteers who came to our Head Start classrooms to read to the children during our Community Read Weeks!

We Have Been Selected To Participate In Target Circle

Target Circle is a charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target that will directly target charitable giving to EOC! You have the chance to help by shopping at Target (in store or on line) now through 12/31/21. With each purchase, you earn votes that you can use to direct a portion of Target’s donation … Read more

Adopt A Class For The Holidays

We’re seeking individuals and businesses to adopt a Head Start Class for Christmas.  Your donation of $200 provides gifts for the children in one classroom.  To adopt a Head Start class, please contact our Development Director, Nancy McCurry at 772-562-4177 Ext. 1114.  Thank You In Advance For Your Support! Vote Today!

Volunteer Readers Needed

Reading to children

Volunteer Readers Needed for our Head Start Community Read Weeks, October 4-15, 2021 We are seeking volunteers from the community to come into our Head Start classrooms and read to the children. All it takes is a half-hour of your time. Slots are available daily between October 4 and 15 at 9:30 AM and 2:00 … Read more