by Patrick Turkett | Oct 14, 2026 | Children, Head Start
When people think about Head Start, they often think first about preschool. That is understandable. Head Start classrooms are places where young children learn, grow, build relationships, and prepare for kindergarten. But Head Start is much more than a classroom. At...
by Patrick Turkett | Sep 29, 2026 | Governing Board, Head Start, Leadership
EOAC’s Board of Directors continues to grow, and this newest addition comes with a particularly meaningful connection to our mission. We are proud to welcome Jonathan Olvera to the EOAC Board of Directors. Jonathan will serve as a Public Sector representative within...
by Patrick Turkett | Sep 22, 2026 | Community, Community Partners, Giving
Our Fall 2026 edition of Giving Connection is now available!https://www.eoacwaco.org/giving-connection This issue shares stories, progress, and partnerships from across EOAC as we continue celebrating 60 years of moving families forward. Inside, you’ll find updates on...
by Patrick Turkett | Sep 18, 2026 | Children, Head Start, Nutrition
EOAC is grateful to the Office of Head Start for awarding our Head Start program a Supplemental Nutrition Grant that will strengthen how we support the health and nutrition of the children and families we serve. A significant portion of this investment will support...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 27, 2026 | EOAC, Governing Board, Leadership
Strong leadership and meaningful community representation are essential to EOAC’s work. We are pleased to welcome Tiffany Gallegos Whitley, Isabel Lozano, and Ashley Bean Thornton as new members of the EOAC Board of Directors. Each brings a different perspective and...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 25, 2026 | Community, EOAC, Moving Families Forward
Last night, the EOAC Board of Directors approved our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, marking the beginning of an important new chapter for our organization. Nearly 60 years after EOAC began serving families across the Heart of Texas, this plan gives us greater clarity about...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 24, 2026 | Energy Assistance, EOAC, Families
Last week, EOAC was proud to partner with HILCO Electric Cooperative for a special Energy Assistance event at the HILCO events center in Itasca, bringing immediate support directly to families in the community. Throughout the event, EOAC’s Community Programs team...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 19, 2026 | EOAC, Staff
On August 3rd, EOAC employees from across the Heart of Texas came together for Launch 2026, our annual opportunity to begin the 2026–2027 year as one team, celebrate the work behind us, and look ahead to where EOAC is going next. With employees representing programs,...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 17, 2026 | Families, Giving, Scholarship, Staff
At EOAC, Moving Families Forward is more than a statement about the programs we provide. It is a commitment shared by the people who work here every day. This year, EOAC employees are putting that commitment into action in a particularly meaningful way. Through the...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 13, 2026 | Children, Community, Community Partners, Grants
Strong communities are built when people and organizations choose to invest in the places they call home. EOAC is grateful to the Higginbotham team and the Higginbotham Community Fund at North Texas Community Foundation for a recent $5,000 grant supporting EOAC. This...
