by Patrick Turkett | Jun 25, 2026 | Head Start
Planning for the new school year just got a little easier! The EOAC Head Start and Early Head Start 2026–2027 Program Calendar is now available. Families are encouraged to download a copy and save it for easy reference throughout the year. The calendar includes...
by Patrick Turkett | Apr 8, 2026 | Head Start
Every child deserves a strong start. That belief is at the heart of Week of the Young Child, a national celebration recognizing the importance of early childhood education, young children, their families, and the educators who support them every day. At EOAC, this...
by Patrick Turkett | Mar 26, 2026 | Head Start
At EOAC, we believe early childhood education is about more than what happens in the classroom. It’s about building strong families, creating meaningful connections, and supporting the whole child through the strength of their support system. Our 5th Annual Box Car...
by Patrick Turkett | Mar 24, 2026 | Head Start
At EOAC, we often say that Head Start is about more than early childhood education. It’s about creating opportunities that change the trajectory of entire families. Destiny Williamson’s story is a powerful example of that impact. A Mother Looking for Opportunity When...
by Patrick Turkett | Mar 10, 2026 | Scholarship, Staff
At EOAC, we believe that opportunity changes lives. One of the most powerful ways to create opportunity is through education. That belief is the driving force behind the EOAC Employee-Funded Scholarship, a unique initiative created by EOAC staff to invest directly in...
by Patrick Turkett | Mar 2, 2026 | Community Partners, CSBG, EmpowerU, EOAC
We are grateful to Dr. Brandon Hubbard and Chilton ISD for inviting EOAC to be featured on the Anchor Podcast, where conversations focus on strengthening communities and expanding opportunity. In this special episode, EOAC’s Director of Community Programs, Kanisha...
by Patrick Turkett | Feb 20, 2026 | Community Partners, Energy Assistance, Giving
Thursday was a powerful reminder of what can happen when strong community partnerships come together with a shared purpose. Families received meaningful support, and hope was restored across the Heart of Texas. EOAC was proud to host a successful Energy Assistance...
by Patrick Turkett | Feb 10, 2026 | EOAC, History
Every family’s journey is different — but across the Heart of Texas, many of those journeys share a common thread: at some point, EOAC was there. Maybe it was a Head Start classroom where your child learned, grew, and made their first friends.Maybe it was help with an...
by Patrick Turkett | Feb 6, 2026 | EOAC, History
Oscar DuCongé (1909–1978) is remembered by many as Waco’s first Black mayor, but his most enduring legacy reaches beyond a historic election. He was, at his core, a community builder — a leader who believed that real change begins at the neighborhood level, by meeting...
by Patrick Turkett | Jan 26, 2026 | Energy Assistance
Thankful for Hope, who shared her story with us. As a longtime Waco resident and social worker, I’ve known about EOAC since I first moved here in 2009. Over the years, I’ve referred countless clients to them for assistance and have always heard how compassionate,...
