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,...
by Patrick Turkett | Jan 12, 2026 | Weatherization
Some homes carry more than memories — they carry lifetimes. For Miss Elsie LaDuke, her home was a place filled with history, love, and nearly eight decades of life. When our Assistant Director of Weatherization first visited her home, he was greeted by a smile “that...
by Patrick Turkett | Jan 6, 2026 | Head Start
At EOAC, we’ve long known what research continues to confirm: early childhood education delivers one of the highest returns on investment of any public or private investment a community can make. A recent brief from The Perryman Group reinforces this reality,...
by Patrick Turkett | Jan 5, 2026 | Giving
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has changed the landscape for charitable giving. For nonprofits like EOAC, this shift creates new opportunities for more neighbors and friends to support vital community programs — even through smaller gifts. A New...
by Patrick Turkett | Jan 2, 2026 | Energy Assistance, Weatherization
Energy efficiency isn’t just about lowering utility bills — it’s about creating safer, more comfortable homes and helping families stretch their resources further. At EOAC, we see every day how small changes can make a meaningful difference, especially for households...
by Patrick Turkett | Dec 19, 2025 | Leadership
When I think about Christmas, I always think about Christmas lights. Not the big productions we have now—the places you drive through with millions of lights, the laser shows, or the drone displays where Santa’s face appears in the sky. I mean the simple ones. The...
by Patrick Turkett | Dec 18, 2025 | Energy Assistance, Giving
At EOAC, our mission is to help families in the Heart of Texas stay safe, stable, and thriving — especially when times are tough. That mission is made stronger through partnerships with community-minded organizations, and in 2025 Atmos Energy has once again stepped up...
