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 | 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 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 5, 2025 | EmpowerU, Grants
EOAC is proud to announce that we have been selected as a 2025 Workforce Development Grant recipient through the Texas Mutual Foundation. EOAC received $70,000 to strengthen and expand our EmpowerU program — a critical initiative that helps individuals gain job...
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...
