OUR MISSION

Our mission is to foster a more compassionate and just society. We are a network of vital programs and resources that ensures every person has an opportunity to achieve a better life.

We Empower communities.
We Assist with access to complex service systems.
We Care for individuals and families in need.

What is EAC Network?

EAC Network is a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 79,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and New York City. Our mission is to respond to human needs with programs and services that protect children, promote healthy families and communities, help seniors, and empower individuals to take control of their lives.

We help people within five service areas: Children & Youth, Family & Community, Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice, Senior & Nutrition Services, and Vocational Services.

A Brief History

In 1969, four concerned women formed the Education and Assistance Corporation (EAC) to help students with special needs in Port Washington, NY. Over the years, our organization’s services slowly expanded to meet a growing need to help families, seniors, and individuals all across Long Island and New York City.

In 2013, EAC rebranded to EAC Network in order to represent the broad spectrum of programs and services we now provide. EAC Network aims to empower, assist, and care for all people in need.

Our organization has grown, offering over 100 programs over the past 50 years, but many of society’s core problems remain. People’s lives are still being destroyed by addiction, families continue to struggle to overcome poverty, abuse, and neglect, and seniors face isolation and abandonment.

Today, over 65,000 people rely on our services.

Our Values

We are brave.

We own who we are and what we do.
We face difficult issues head on.
We take on new challenges without fear of failure

We are excellent.

We set high standards.
We strive to be the best at what we do.
We strive for continuous improvement.

We believe in equity.

We fight for social and economic justice.
We work to remove barriers and promote equity in all areas of our work.
We believe that everyone deserves equal access to outcomes regardless of their background or circumstances.

We are honest.

We value truth and transparency in all of our interactions.
We are accountable and follow through on our commitments.
We believe in integrity and doing the right thing, even when it is difficult or unpopular.

We are resilient.

We build and plan for the future.
We embrace change and adversity with resilience and determination.
We learn from our mistakes, adapt to new situations, and find creative solutions to overcome challenges.

We are empowering.

We create an environment where all our clients can succeed.
We encourage and support each other to take ownership of our work, make decisions, and push boundaries.
We aim to build a culture of personal growth that fosters innovation and impact.

We are compassionate.

We recognize that each person we work with has unique experiences, emotions, and needs.
We value empathy, kindness, and respect in all our interactions, whether it is with colleagues or our clients.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and cared for.