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...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 12, 2026 | Children, Head Start
Today marks the beginning of a new school year for children and families across EOAC Head Start and Early Head Start, and we could not be more excited to welcome everyone back. The first day of school is filled with big moments. New classrooms. New teachers. New...
by Patrick Turkett | Aug 11, 2026 | Children, Head Start, Nutrition
At EOAC Head Start and Early Head Start, supporting children means caring for the whole child. Healthy meals and snacks are an important part of helping children learn, grow, and thrive each day. As we begin the new school year, EOAC is proud to share that our Head...
by Patrick Turkett | Jul 28, 2026 | Children, Community, EmpowerU, Families, Workforce
The future of Texas depends on the workforce we are building today. That is why EOAC is proud to serve as a sponsor of The Future of the Texas Workforce, a daylong symposium co-hosted by The Texas Tribune and The Waco Bridge. This important event will bring together...
by Patrick Turkett | Jul 2, 2026 | Leadership, Professional Development
At EOAC, we believe that investing in our people is one of the best investments we can make in the families and communities we serve. Summer is often a season of preparation, learning, and growth, and this year has been no exception. Across our agency, team members...
