Did You Know?

Macon-Bibb Equal Opportunity Council (EOC) has been serving our community since 1965. Originally part of the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Department, EOC became an independent nonprofit in 1985. Its mission is to help individuals and families improve their quality of life through a variety of programs and services, continuing a legacy that began during the national War on Poverty.

60 Years of Helping People, Changing Lives, and Building Families

Diapers & Wipes Giveaway

October 18

Macon-Bibb EOC is hosting a Diapers & Wipes Giveaway October 18, made possible through the GA Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot and the GA Community Action Association.

Each family will receive 2 free packs of diapers and 1 free pack of baby wipes, while supplies last. The event is open to the public and will be held as a drive-thru at 456 Bay Street, Macon, GA, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get essential supplies for your little ones!

October is Head Start Awareness Month! This month shines a spotlight on how Head Start helps children and families with early education, health, and family support services. Learn more about the program and get involved in supporting early childhood development in our community.

Give Your Child a Bright Start with Head Start & Early Head Start!

Head Start and Early Head Start are more than just learning programs; they nurture the whole child in a safe, caring environment where children grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Early Head Start supports pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3.
Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5.

Our programs focus on every part of a child’s development, from developing language and literacy to supporting social-emotional growth, physical health, and nutrition. We know parents are a child’s first and most important teacher, which is why family involvement is at the heart of everything we do.

Who is eligible?

Families who meet federal income guidelines
Residents of Bibb and Monroe counties
Children from birth to age 5

These programs are completely free for eligible families.

Enroll your child today and give them the foundation for a lifetime of success!

Enroll Today!

COMING SOON:

Home Energy Assistance

As the cooler months approach, Macon-Bibb EOC reminds our community about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally funded initiative helps low-income households manage energy costs, reducing the risks of illness, fire hazards, or utility disconnection.

LIHEAP may provide:

Energy bill payment assistance
Emergency energy crisis assistance

Mark Your Calendars

October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It’s a time to remember that breast cancer touches 1 in 8 women and even 1 in 1,000 men here in the U.S. This month is all about taking steps to protect your health and show support for friends, family, and neighbors who are facing this disease.

National Women’s Small Business Month

Celebrate the transformational impacts women entrepreneurs make in our communities. There are 11 million women-owned businesses across the U.S. (and growing!)

National Fire Prevention Month

It’s a great reminder to take simple steps to keep your home and family safe from fire. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, home fires, injuries, and deaths go up in the winter when we start using heaters. Staying warm is important and taking precautions can help prevent dangerous fires.

Tackling Hunger Month

It’s a time to help make sure no one in our community goes to bed hungry. Hunger isn’t always visible, but it’s a real issue—1 in 6 Americans, or 33 million people, don’t know where their next meal will come from.

Friday, October 31

Halloween

Kids and adults enjoy dressing up, carving pumpkins, and collecting treats while trick-or-treating. Expect plenty of costumes, laughs, and maybe a friendly “Boo!” at your door.

Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., is in the business of “Helping People, Changing Lives, and Building Families.” With help from our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, local businesses, locally elected officials, and supporters, we tackle the war on poverty. It is our mission to help improve the quality of life for all families and individuals in Macon-Bibb and Monroe counties.

Buck Melton Center

150 Sessions Drive

Macon, GA 31201

(478) 751-2311

Jimmie Samuel @ Agnes Barden Center

2521 Anderson Drive

Macon, GA 31206

(478) 471-1486

Monroe County Center

525 Highway 83

Forsyth, GA 31029

(478) 994-5271

Walter P. Jones Center

2350 Alandale Drive

Macon, GA 31211

(478) 738-3245

An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Drug-Free Workplace