EOA Children's House

05/31/2026

Today is the last day of Community Action Month. 💙
To learn more about Community Action:
National: www.communityactionpartnership.com
Arkansas: www.acaaa.org
Local: www.eoawc.org

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Thankful Thursday: THANK YOU to our EOA Board of Directors for their dedication, leadership, and service. Thank you for giving your time, sharing your expertise, and standing beside our mission of "Empowering Children and Families to Learn, Connect, and Succeed." We are grateful for each of you and the impact you make in our community. 💙

05/26/2026

EAST students at Helen Tyson Middle School developed amazing eduational materials for our children and families at EOA Children's House. This group of students created take-home activity kits for summer break along with 20 guides for screen-free learning strategies for kids and parents in both English and Spanish. The students then took those 20 strategies and made them into four posters that have an activity a day, each day for the month. The students are also in the early stages of developing sensory boards that focus on regulation and fine motor skills. Thank you to this fantastic group for your continued support of our organization and mission! 💙
Springdale School District

05/23/2026

📣Saturday Spotlight📣
EOA is excited to announce the promotion of Renée Browning Wright to Director of Children's Services.

Renée attended the University of Arkansas, earning both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. After graduating, she served as an AmeriCorps volunteer at Jones Elementary in Springdale. It was there that she discovered how much she loved working with children and being part of a school community. That passion led her to return to school to earn a Pre-K through 4th grade teaching license.

In August of 2006, Renée joined EOA as a teacher at our Oak Center. That same school year, she stepped into the role of Center Director for both the Oak Center and the Sanders Center. In 2009, she became the Agency’s Education Manager, where she has worked to be a positive and encouraging presence for both staff and families.

"Over the years, life has been filled with many joys—my two oldest children are now married, and I am a proud grandmother to a grandson and a granddaughter. When the opportunity arose to serve as Director of Children's Services, I felt inspired to take the next step. Influenced by the strong leadership before me and the mission of EOA, I am committed to building on that foundation—continuing the great work already in place while embracing new ideas and opportunities to better serve our community." - Renée Browning Wright

Congratulations, Renée!

05/22/2026

Fact Friday: In 2025, the EOA Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assisted 4,603 unduplicated families in Washington County.
LIHEAP is crucial for helping low-income households manage their energy costs and improve their living conditionons. This program provides financial assistance for heating and cooling bills, emergency energy assistance, and weatherization services, helping to reduce energy burdens and improv
For more information on LIHEAP, visit www.EOAWC.org.

05/21/2026

Throwback Thursday: EOA Children's House was established in 1978 by a group of concerned citizens and the local community action agency.

EOA Children’s House provides services to children ages 6-weeks-old to 5-years-old that have been abused, neglected, or have faced adverse childhood experiences. These services include mental health counseling, preschool education curriculum, nutrition services, and family support services.

To learn more about EOA Children's House, visit www.EOAWC.org.

05/20/2026

Our volunteers bring passion, time, and diverse skills that make a meaningful impact on our agency. Whether gardening, painting, cleaning, special projects, or volunteering directly with the children, all of our volunteers are much appreciated. Their dedication to EOA allow our staff to concentrate on the needs of the children and families we serve. This passion not only advances the mission but also creates raised awareness, shared purpose, and strong connections.

In 2025, 61 volunteers contributed a total of 4,080 hours, while 508 parent volunteers added 33,373 hours of support.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, visit www.EOAWC.org.