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 | Dec 3, 2025 | EOAC, Staff, Volunteer
On Friday, November 21st, EOAC launched something new—something powerful. Our entire organization stepped away from our daily routines and stepped into service across the Heart of Texas for our first-ever EOAC All Staff Volunteer Day. For one day, our offices,...
by Patrick Turkett | Dec 1, 2025 | EOAC, Head Start
“My name is Antonianett, and I carry two flags in my heart—Mexico and the United States—while I work every day to build a better future for my family. What follows is the road that brought me from borrowed couches and floors to the steps of Baylor University, where...
by Patrick Turkett | Nov 25, 2025 | EOAC, Giving
On Tuesday, December 2, people around the world will come together for Giving Tuesday — a global day of generosity that celebrates the power of individuals and communities to create meaningful change. Unlike Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which focus on buying, Giving...
by Patrick Turkett | Nov 12, 2025 | EOAC, Volunteer
On Friday, November 21, more than 175 EOAC staff members will step out of their offices, classrooms, and worksites to give back in a new way — by volunteering with local nonprofits across the Heart of Texas! As a Community Action Agency and local nonprofit, EOAC...
by Patrick Turkett | Nov 7, 2025 | EOAC
Across the Heart of Texas, families are feeling the strain. With the federal government shutdown and the delay in SNAP benefits, thousands of parents, seniors, and veterans are wondering how they’ll put food on the table this week. At EOAC, we hear from them every...
