So many of our military veterans were exposed to terrifying and traumatic events when they served our country. Witnessing these incidents can take a tremendous toll on the mind and body. It can ultimately develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), debilitating and severely impacting the ability to cope and adapt…
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One of the major contributors to the high recidivism rate of former inmates is the challenge of obtaining employment after incarceration. Gaining employment is essential in stabilizing your confidence and self-image, which will help keep you from falling back into destructive behaviors. Unfortunately, many who have spent time in the…
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…
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,…
EAC Network started as an Education and Assistance corporation in 1969. Its current mission is to empower, assist, and care for vulnerable people through the 100+ innovative programs and services it offers. Its goal is to help and protect senior citizens, at-risk children, and those with mental health or substance…
April not only marks the beginning of spring, but it’s also National Volunteer Month. EAC Network will be taking the next 30 days to recognize the importance of volunteering and also thanking those volunteers who dedicate their time and effort towards worthy causes on Long Island. If you want to…
March is National Nutrition Month, and what better time than now to talk about community nutrition programs? Eating a healthy diet filled with nutritious foods is the foundation of wellbeing. A wholesome diet can boost your mood, energy levels, and can even reduce the risk of chronic health conditions.
EAC Network’s Community Service Program is a cost-effective sentencing alternative for people over 16 years old. The purpose of the program is to provide low-level, non-violent offenders with an opportunity positively impact their community versus incarceration.