Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk

What Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk does

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. (EOC of Suffolk) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency founded in 1965, headquartered in Patchogue, New York, and serving Suffolk County, Queens, and Nassau County. The organization operates a portfolio of approximately 19 distinct social service programs spanning youth development (LEAPS afterschool, BOOST, CAPP, Teen Parent Program, Summer Youth Connection, CCMI, Suffolk County Family Court Children's Nursery), health services (HIV Prevention and Testing, Chronic Health Care Coordination, 1115 Medicaid Waiver), housing services (HUD Counseling, Rapid Rehousing, SSVF for veterans), developmental disabilities (OPWDD services), and community-based services (Family Development, SNUG Violence Prevention, Food Pantry, Community Based Initiative). In 2024, EOC of Suffolk reported serving 4,671 individuals, 4,120 families living at or below the poverty level, and 239 veterans. The organization employs 51-100 staff across eight primary service locations plus multiple school-based program sites.

EOC of Suffolk generates revenue primarily through federal and state government grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Community Services), Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and New York State Department of Health. Secondary revenue streams include foundation grants (notably TD Charitable Foundation, $200,000 in 2025) and tax-deductible individual donations facilitated through United Way workplace giving. All services are provided free or at low cost regardless of ability to pay. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by President/CEO Adrian Fassett, VP/CFO Philip Gunraj, and VP/COO Simone Holder-Daniel. EOC of Suffolk maintains a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency certification and is a member of multiple national and state Community Action associations.

Name

Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk

Legal name

Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.

Website

https://eoc-suffolk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk is a 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency founded in 1965 that delivers youth development, housing, health, veteran, and developmental disability services across Long Island, serving approximately 4,671 individuals annually through government grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422), Educational Support Services (611710), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Family & Child Benefits Administration (Child Allowance, Parental Leave) (BPAIAKAD), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services nonprofit
• Affordable housing programs
• Child care services
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Patchogue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Government Grants: Primary revenue来源 through grants from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal/state programs including Office of Community Services.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, one-time and monthly sustaining supporter options, and workplace giving through United Way payroll deductions.
3. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from organizations such as TD Charitable Foundation for housing and community programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk is a nonprofit Community Action Agency that delivers free or low-cost social service programs to low-income individuals, families, veterans, youth, people with developmental disabilities, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS across Long Island. Its service portfolio includes child care, afterschool and youth development, housing counseling and rapid rehousing, veteran supportive services, HIV prevention/testing/care coordination, family development case management, and chronic health care coordination, delivered through multiple physical sites and school-based programs.

Product overview

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk is a nonprofit Community Action Agency that operates as a multi-service organization offering a diverse portfolio of social services programs. Rather than a single product, it provides distinct service programs including: child care (Way To Grow Child Care Learning Center), youth development programs (LEAPS, BOOST, CAPP, Summer Youth Connection, Teen Parent Program), health services (HIV Prevention/Testing, Chronic Health Care Coordination, 1115 Medicaid Waiver), housing services (Housing Counseling, Rapid Rehousing, SSVF for veterans), community support (Family Development, Community Based Initiative, SNUG Violence Prevention, Food Pantry), and services for people with developmental disabilities (OPWDD programs). These programs work together to promote self-sufficiency and serve vulnerable populations across Suffolk County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Way to Grow Child Care Learning Center: State-of-the-art child care and early childhood education center serving children six weeks to 12 years old in East Patchogue, NY
• LEAPS (Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports)
• BOOST (Building Opportunities for Out of School Time)
• CAPP (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention)
• SNUG Violence Prevention
• SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
• 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program

Products and services

• Way To Grow Child Care Learning Center Child care and early childhood education center serving children six weeks to 12 years old in East Patchogue, NY, with transportation to local schools.
• LEAPS (Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports) Free after-school program serving up to 210 middle school students daily with academic support, skill-building, and recreational activities at seven middle schools in Suffolk County.
• BOOST (Building Opportunities for Out of School Time) Trauma-informed youth empowerment initiative for high school students at William Floyd High School focused on life skills, workplace readiness, and academic success.
• CAPP (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) Evidence-based adolescent pregnancy prevention program funded by the NYS Department of Health, addressing sexual health, STDs, HIV/AIDS prevention, and healthy sexual behaviors for youth.
• Family Development Programs Case management services that empower low-income individuals to secure employment, improve job skills, strengthen family relationships, and become self-sufficient, delivered through the ACE Family Development Center (Amityville), Riverhead Family Development Center, and related sites.
• SNUG Violence Prevention Evidence-based violence reduction initiative operating in Wyandanch that engages high-risk individuals through street outreach workers to prevent shootings and killings in high-crime communities.
• HIV Prevention, Testing, and Service Navigation Confidential and free HIV services including HIV testing, support groups, OraQuick self-test kits, linkage to STI/HCV testing, PrEP/PEP services, and transportation, delivered through the Charles B. Randall Counseling Center and partner Walgreens locations.
• Chronic Health Care Coordination Care coordination service for individuals with two or more chronic illnesses that integrates health, behavioral health, and social needs to keep them healthy and out of emergency rooms and hospitals.
• 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program Program that connects eligible Medicaid members with community resources for nutrition, housing support, transportation, and care navigation through screening, navigation, and enhanced care management.
• SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-funded program that prevents homelessness among very low-income Veterans and their families by helping them access resources for housing stability, financial planning, legal services, employment, and healthcare navigation.
• HUD COC Rapid Rehousing Program Helps homeless individuals and families transition to permanent housing quickly through HUD-funded supportive services, housing supports, case management, and employment assistance.
• Housing Counseling Services HUD-approved comprehensive housing counseling including first-time home buyer programs, budget and credit counseling, and mortgage default and foreclosure prevention counseling.
• OPWDD Services (Services for People with Developmental Disabilities) OPWDD-credited comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities including self-directed services, fiscal intermediary support, group day habilitation, individual support services, community habilitation, and respite services, delivered in Suffolk County and Queens.
• Community Based Initiative Networking and outreach program that increases access to services for vulnerable residents in Bellport, Brentwood, Central Islip, and Wyandanch communities with high poverty and crime indicators.
• Food Pantry Community food pantry providing perishable and non-perishable food items and clothing assistance, open every Thursday at EOC of Suffolk.
• Suffolk County Family Court Children's Nursery Quality child care program for children whose guardians need to appear in Suffolk County Family Court, located at the court in Central Islip.
• Teen Parent Program Case management and parenting education for pregnant or parenting youth, including home visits, group workshops, and referrals to education, employment, health, and child care services.
• Summer Youth Connection Summer enrichment program for at-risk youth ages 4-21 providing educational workshops, sports, arts, community service, and activities to prevent high-risk behaviors.
• CCMI (Community Credible Messenger Initiative) Trauma-informed program supporting justice-involved youth in Suffolk (and Nassau via partnership with EOC of Nassau) through Credible Messenger mentors and Parent Partners, addressing barriers to housing, education, legal support, and job readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 4671 individuals and 4120 families in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of Long IslandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace giving partnership allowing employees to make directed donations through United Way payroll deductions.
• National Community Action FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing Community Action agencies providing advocacy, resources, and networking.
• New York State Community Action AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association providing support, training, and advocacy for NY community action agencies.
• Community Action PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization for Community Action agencies providing resources and best practices.
• National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting state and local community services programs.
• CAPLAWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational legal resource center providing training and legal assistance to Community Action agencies.
• Touro College Jacob D. Fuchberg Law CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides free legal services to veterans through the SSVF program, helping veterans access benefits and resolve legal issues.
• WalgreensminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner location for National HIV Testing Day providing free rapid HIV testing at participating Walgreens stores in Amityville, Brentwood, Hempstead, and Shirley.
• Simple Health CareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare partner collaborating with Walgreens and EOC to provide free HIV testing events.
• Suffolk County United VeteransminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides peer support and outreach services to veterans in the SSVF program.
• Youth Enrichment ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner delivering Credible Messenger programming for CCMI in Suffolk County.
• Economic Opportunity Commission of NassauminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organization delivering CCMI services in Nassau County.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Fortune Society: New York City-based nonprofit providing housing, workforce, and reentry services to justice-involved individuals. Comparable to EOC's CCMI program for justice-involved youth, though operating at greater scale and in a different geography.

Regional players

• United Way of Long Island: Regional United Way affiliate that funnels workplace giving donations and coordinates community impact investments on Long Island. Direct GTM partner with EOC through payroll deduction donations and indirectly competes for foundation/grant dollars in the same service territory.

Direct peers

• ACLD (Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities): Long Island nonprofit delivering OPWDD-funded services including day habilitation, residential, employment, and family support for people with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to EOC's OPWDD program line and competes for the same Medicaid-reimbursed disability services funding.
• Long Island Coalition for the Homeless: Long Island-focused nonprofit addressing homelessness through housing placement, advocacy, and HUD-funded programs. Directly comparable to EOC's Rapid Rehousing and SSVF programs and competes for similar HUD Continuum of Care funding.
• Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County: Sister Community Action Agency serving adjacent Nassau County on Long Island with the same federal CAA model, overlapping federal funders (HHS, HUD, VA), and shared program lines including CCMI. Most direct comparable peer given identical organizational structure and Long Island service area.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Long Island: Major Long Island human services nonprofit delivering housing, immigration, mental health, and family support services. Operates at significantly greater scale than EOC, with overlapping service populations (low-income families, immigrants, people with disabilities) and similar reliance on government contracts.
• Family Service League: Large Long Island nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, youth, and family services across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Broader and more diversified than EOC, with overlapping programs in youth development, housing, and mental health, and competes for similar government contracts and foundation grants.

Others

• Community Action Partnership: National membership organization representing the Community Action Agency network. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella organization that connects EOC to federal advocacy, training, and best practices across the CAA system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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