Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.

the economic opportunity council of suffolk, inc. (eoc of suffolk, inc.) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) minority community-based organization (cbo) incorporated in the state of new york on may 5, 1967. the eoc of suffolk, inc is suffolk county's designated community action agency and recipient of the federal community service block grant, which supports activities designed to assist low-income families and individuals receiving assistance under part a of title iv of the social security act. eoc of suffolk, inc.'s mission is to promote a goal of self-sufficiency by broadening the minds of children, revitalizing communities, and assisting families and children in-need through coordination of available federal, state, local, and private resources. these resources are used to develop skills, knowledge, and secure opportunities while providing the motivation necessary for individuals and families to become self-sufficient.