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Adopt-A-Class a Big Sucess

Christmas party

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the following individuals, businesses, and clubs who participated in our Head Start Adopt-A-Class Program for Christmas. Their caring and generosity made it possible for each child to receive a special gift: Anna Luke Gould Cooksey Fennell PA Indian River Insurance Agency Jacqueline Jacobs Jonathan Luke Mark … Read more

Thank You, Mrs. Gibbons

Emily Gibbons

We would like to thank Mrs. Patricia Gibbons, who recently made a donation to us in memory of her daughter Emily, who was one of our Head Start teachers for 9 years. Here is some of what Mrs. Gibbons said in her letter: My daughter, Emily Gibbons, worked for your Head Start Program for 9 … Read more

Changes In Tax Law Regarding Charitable Donations

1040 Tax Form

The CARES ACT (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) contains a provision that allows taxpayers, who do not itemize their taxes, the ability to deduct up to $300 in cash donations made to a charity in 2020 [Section 62(a)(22)]. Even if you take a standard deduction, this applies to you! Making a donation to … Read more

We Have A New Classroom

EOC students

Our new classroom for 2-year-old children is open at our St. Helen’s Head Start Center in Gifford. Unlike our Head Start program for children age 3-5, our “Early Bird” Program is 100% locally funded. We would like to thank our funders for investing in the early childhood education of these beautiful young children. Program funders … Read more

Information on EOC Services and Covid-19

eoc costume kids

All Head Start Sites are closed until May 1, 2020. Please continue to check our website and Facebook for updates. Utilities and Rental Assistance If you are in need of utilities and rental assistance, please contact our office at (772) 562-4177. Check Eligibility Here Online Educational Resources for Head Start children and families Distance Learning … Read more

EOC/Head Start Names New Head Start Director Effective October 1st

Franklin Johnson HS Director Announcement 8-20-19

NEW HEAD START DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED: EOC/Head Start is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Franklin Johnson as EOCs new Head Start Director, effective October 1st. Frank will succeed Ms. Natalie Sanders, who is moving on to a well-deserved retirement. As the Agencys Early Childhood Education Specialist for the last five years, Frank has been … Read more

EOC Awarded $100,000 Grant from Impact 100

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We are thrilled to receive a $100,000 Impact 100 Grant to expand our Early Bird Early Childhood Education Program for 3-year-olds to Gifford. Beginning in August 2018, we will serve 17 children from the Dodgertown School Zone in a modular classroom to be located on the campus of Dodgertown Elementary School. Early Bird mirrors the … Read more