Get social with EAC Network!
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Are you following us on social media yet? Keep yourself updated on what we're up to, and enjoy fun things like #MondayMotivation and #WednesdayWisdom! You won't want to miss it!
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We were so sorry to hear of the recent passing of long-time program participant of our
In-Home Respite Services
, WWII Veteran Angelo Auletta. He was beloved by many and especially by his respite companion, Dolores. We offer our deepest condolences to his friends and family, and remember him fondly with this
video
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Parenting Classes Kick Start Health & Wellness Workshops
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The Nature’s Bounty of Wellness program initiative at EAC Network is in full swing! With the help of a wellness team led by Registered Dietician and EAC Network's Health Educator Laura Zelenka-Dufresne, the initial phase at our
Long Island Parenting Institute
has been focusing on nutrition and wellness education. The first set of classes, entitled “Healthy Children, Happy Parents,” stressed the importance of developing good nutrition habits early on.
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Seniors Stay Active, Safely
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Seniors at our North Merrick and Hempstead Senior Centers are having fun and staying active this summer with classes like this one - exercising safely! Instructor Lisa Wisel showed everyone how to move and stay active strategically. If you know an older adult who might benefit from socialization and classes such as these, check out our
Senior Community Services Centers
with locations in Long Beach,
Hempstead, Port Washington,
and North Merrick.
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In honor of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Kathryn Cannino (right), Program Director of our
Long Island Parenting Institute
, participated in Global Big Latch On at the Peconic Bay Medical Center where parents and professionals gathered to support breastfeeding and early childhood development.
Read more
here
.
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EAC Network is proud to be a recipient of tickets from
Seats of Dreams
, a charity that delivers donated entertainment tickets to underserved children. Most recently, a family from our Nassau
Supervised Visitation
program enjoyed a Long Island Ducks game. We thank Seats of Dreams for their continuous support and we're grateful that this family had an amazing day! View more photos
here
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Now through August 31
It’s that time of year – it’s time to nominate EAC Network for the
Bethpage Federal Credit Union Best of Long Island
! We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to nominate EAC Network for the Not for Profit and Charity categories!
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Saturday, October 20, 2018
Do you have what it takes to help our neighbors in need by going Over the Edge?! Rappel 170 feet down the Tower at Nassau Community College to support children who are in foster care or who have been abused, struggling families and seniors, and people battling addiction or mental illness.
Registration is open
here
!
Too chicken to rappel? Encourage a friend, family member, or coworker! Or, support our Edgers
here
.
Want to sponsor? Download the package
here
.
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
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November 4, 2018
We're excited to announce our second year participating in the Generosity Long Island 5k! The event takes place in
Eisenhower Park, a 930-acre oasis of open space and recreation in the heart of Nassau County. The Park is one of the largest public spaces in the New York metropolitan area – even larger than Central Park! People of all abilities are welcome to join - you can run, walk, or even wheel!
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Join local businesses and organizations that have teamed up with EAC Network to strengthen our community.
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