Hear, hear! A Big Cheer…
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We greatly appreciate our Head Start teams! A well-earned summer break for Head Start students begins May 22. This has been an amazing year of development for such young, precious minds. We could not do it without the energy, enthusiasm, dedication and nurturing hearts of our teachers, teaching assistants, bus and van drivers and all the staff who provide our children such a rewarding experience in early learning. | |
Our Teachers are “Heart” at Work | |
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St. Simons Island, Ga. – Just after arrival, eight teachers with Macon-Bibb County EOC gathered for a photo before they began a comprehensive, three-day schedule of training and instruction at the 2024 GHSA conference.
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Head Start teachers from around the state gathered at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, Ga., to attend the Georgia Annual Spring Training Conference (May 8-10). Head Start, Early Head Start and early childhood education teachers attended training sessions that covered topics such as educational instruction methods, family and father/male involvement, health and nutrition, mental health, staff wellness, and many other topics to prepare them for the new school year beginning in August. | |
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Community Action | | |
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The month of May marks the 60th anniversary of Community Action across the nation. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act into law, creating the most significant federal programs aimed at reducing poverty. The Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. (MBEOC) is a part of this national network focused on impactful services to help those in need, to revitalize low-income communities, and to empower families to become self-sufficient in Bibb and Monroe counties. | |
Ways MBEOC is Driving Change in Your Community | |
- Approximately 783 students were enrolled in MBEOC's Early Head Start and Head Start programs during 2023-2024 at no cost to families.
- More than 20,000 families each year are provided resources, such as emergency assistance, housing support, employment guidance, energy cost offset, and transportation service.
- Thirty-one volunteers with our Foster Grandparent program provided more than 42,183 hours of service this past year through mentoring, reading and supporting our young children, teens and adults.
- Aided by the federally funded “LIHEAP” energy assistance program, we are in the active process of assisting approximately 10,000 families surmount higher utility costs with summer heat.
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Last day of school for Head Start students | | | |
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Juneteenth Independence Day | | | |
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Last day of school for Early Head Start students
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Parent orientation for Head Start and Early Head Start | | |
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Work with Reward
We're on the lookout for passionate people to be a part of our mission in roles as teachers, teaching assistants, drivers, administrative support, and others. If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.
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Volun-Cheer with Love
Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Becoming a Foster Grandparent is a rewarding way to stay active and make a difference in the lives of children and youth. Share your nurturing spirit and enthusiasm with us or help us by letting others know about this opportunity.
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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. | |
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Buck Melton Center
150 Sessions Drive
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-2311
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Jimmie Samuel @ Agnes Barden Center
2521 Anderson Drive
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 471-1486
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Monroe County Center
525 Highway 83
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-5271
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Walter P. Jones Center
2350 Alandale Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 738-3245
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An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Drug-Free Workplace | | | | |
