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nutrition education
A Food and Nutrition Education Lifeline to the HIV/AIDS Community
Family & Community

When the pandemic hit New York in March 2020, low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS became essentially homebound, placing them at higher risk for food insecurity. To fill this service gap, EAC Network’s Nutrition Education & Food Services program pivoted to provide remote services. Participants were then able to receive food vouchers via the mail and participate in nutrition education videoconference sessions, while in-person services were not possible. Through actions like these, we made a true difference in the lives of at-risk Nassau and Suffolk residents at an incredibly challenging time.

11/15/2021
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weatherization assistance programs
2 Weatherization Assistance Programs Bridging the Gap During Winter
Family & Community

Winter in New York can be long and hard, especially for low-income Nassau County families. Due to the high cost of energy, some get stuck between a rock and hard place when it gets cold. A lack of resources then forces tough choices, like staying warm or having enough to eat. To address this pervasive problem, EAC Network’s two weatherization assistance programs (HEAT and WRAP) deliver direct support services that help members of our community stay in their homes and out of costly institutional care.

10/13/2021
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family support services
Our Family Support Services Are a Vital Lifeline to At-Risk New Yorkers
Family & Community

The COVID-19 pandemic presented many daunting challenges, including unemployment and financial insecurity, to at-risk families across Long Island and New York City. During these difficult times, EAC Network’s family support services and programs provided vital frontline assistance that made a major difference in the quality of life of many underserved members of our community.

06/29/2021
06/29/2021 Read more
Sana Malik
Raising Mental Health Awareness During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Behavioral Health | COVID-19 | Family & Community

EAC Network continues to reach out to leaders within the diverse communities we proudly serve to better understand their evolving needs. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,  we connected with Dr. Sana Malik, PhD., Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare. Our discussion included social…

06/22/2021
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family and community services
EAC Network at 50: We Are Family and Community Services
Family & Community

At EAC Network, we recognize the importance of our Family and Community Services to help our neighbors pay bills, resolve family and business conflicts, and navigate through obstacles that can hinder self-sufficiency.  It is a challenging mission, but we continue to seek ways to improve our effectiveness by building collaborative…

02/28/2020
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MAC Volunteers Glam It Up for 9th Year
Family & Community | Social Media Posts

EAC Network’s Nutrition Education & Food Services teammates, Estefani DeVargas and Rosella Fuscaldo, glammed it up with MAC Volunteers on World AIDS Day. For the 9th year, our friends at MAC cosmetics turned our food pantry from drab to glam – we can’t thank them enough for sharing their love on this special day!

12/12/2019
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