To understand the importance of Black History Month, we must first know the details of its origin. Carter G. Woodson, son of enslaved parents who received his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1912, attended the 15th anniversary of emancipation in Illinois in 1915. The event was attended by thousands of African…
The mission of EAC is to empower, assist and care for all individuals in need. We help people survive in a challenging world. It is a delicate and intricate balancing act that requires consistent support from volunteers, employees, and donors. These efforts can inspire entire communities to build themselves back…
The percentage of prison inmates in New York City with serious mental illnesses is 15%-25%. This is a disheartening statistic and a reminder of America’s overall mental health crisis. The number of incarcerated people with mental illness highlights the necessity of re-entry programs for these individuals. The EAC Networks Community…
A common misconception is that donations always have to or only involve money. Yet, there are so many ways to give back that are just as helpful, if not more so. Every little thing counts and is appreciated by non-profit and charitable organizations. In the famous words of Winston Churchill,…
Impaired driving is a common road safety problem that worsens yearly. For example, a report from earlier this year shows that more than a quarter (25%) of all traffic-related deaths directly result from alcohol impairment. In New York, your blood alcohol level (BAC) determines if you are drunk or impaired….
The holidays bring up many fun memories and warm feelings from past or current events. However, they can also stir many emotions for various reasons that can cause stress. For example, we may have strained relationships with loved ones and are anxious about seeing them. Some of us may also…
When you look up the word “honor” in the Cambridge Dictionary, one of the example sentences used in the definition is, “We fought for the honor of our country.” Our veterans fought for this country for many different and personal reasons, but one universal reason was to protect our way…
Bullying has historically been considered “just a part of growing up.” Think about that. It was so common that people viewed it as a rite of passage rather than addressing the issue and changing the mentality. This acceptance and tolerance of behavior continued from one generation to the next. We…
This month is domestic violence awareness month. The mere fact that we need to bring attention to this issue is upsetting enough. Still, when you discover that nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by their significant other, you realize the urgent attention this needs. No one should have…
Children need constant and consistent role models. They are products of their environments regardless of what that environment is. This is why a child who may not have many positive or stable influences in their life benefits from one-on-one mentoring. EAC Network’s Chance to Advance service looks to bring meaningful…
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