Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. is a not-for-profit, minority community-based organization established in 1967 and based in Patchogue, New York. It serves as Suffolk County's designated community action agency and oversees federal efforts to support low-income families and individuals who receive assistance under Title IV Part A of the Social Security Act. Its mission focuses on advancing self-sufficiency by expanding opportunities for children, revitalizing communities, and assisting families and children in need through coordination of federal, state, local, and private resources. These resources are used to develop skills, knowledge, and opportunities while providing the motivation necessary for people to achieve self-sufficiency. It operates with a mid-sized workforce to deliver its services within the civic and social sector.