sources, the Economic Opportunity Program and its Head Start Program are in a unique position to successfully administer grants to those in need. To truly assess and analyze the needs of the community, EOP collaborated in other Community Assessments meetings. During the 2016-2019 years, the organization was instrumental in the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative and continues in the implementation of the Neighborhood Hubs strategy with a collaboration of the Division of Social Services (DSS) by hosting a DSS Navigator. The organization partnered with the Chemung Health Department Assessment (June 2019), and the New York State After School Network ELNoST Afterschool Consortium. EOP strategically participates and co-facilitates in various community assessments by partnering with other organizations to strengthen community, offer input in relevant areas of programming, gather input on the greatest areas of need and influence outcomes addressing the greatest needs of the community.
In October 2019, after the completion of the TRACS audit, EOP focused on participant, board, and community service by conducting a survey. Three areas of common themes resulted in: the facility of the after-school program, employment, and attending college due to the lack of jobs or living wages. The feedback regarding EOP’s services was positive and its three areas of focus continuing to be as follows: childcare and after school services, career readiness, and health, wellness, housing, and hunger.
EOP, Inc. Community Needs Assessment 2019-2021
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