Happy
New Year!

January 2019
To start off the New Year, EOA employees are participating in a friendly
"Start Walking Now" competition.
 
By tracking steps each day from January to March, employees are eligible to win prizes for the following activities:

- Participant who walks the most steps by the end of March

- Participant who walks the most steps in a day

- Worksite with the highest percentage of active participants

- Worksite with the highest average steps of its participants
EOA promotes health throughout the year through several health initiatives.
By creating a culture of health among the staff, our employees not only feel better about themselves, but it can also lower agency costs such as insurance, workers' compensation claims, and absenteeism.   
EOA LIHEAP Program
The EOA Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs.
Winter Assistance will OPEN on January 7, 2019.
To determine if you qualify for assistance visit our website at www.eoawc.org .
Call (479) 872-7479 to schedule an appointment.
December Activities:



Butterfield Trail Village
Each year, the residents of the 3rd floor at  Butterfield Trail Village  make a donation to  EOA Children's House . This year the contributions included a generous monetary donation along with books, clothing, diapers, wipes, household items, and more! Thank you for your continued support of EOA Children's House!


New Winter Hats
Thank you to the Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas Auxiliary for making some warm winter hats for our children.
Springdale Leadership
The Springdale Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class visited the Pat Walker Center for Children to learn more about the agency's mission.
Thank you for your interest in our program!


Tyson Foods
A team from Tyson Foods visited the Pat Walker Center for Children to bring goodies for the kiddos and to help with some projects around the center.
Thank you, Tyson Foods!
Light and Shadows
The curriculum in December focused on Light and Shadows, with ideas for children’s explorations indoors and outdoors, using both natural and man-made sources of light.


Donations to EOA
Each year at their annual Christmas party, this group of friends collect items listed on the  EOA Children's House  Needs List. Thank you for your donations of diapers, paper goods, hair accessories, underwear, socks, winter hats, and more.
We appreciate your continued support! 
A Visit From Santa
Each year the Springdale Fire Department collects toys for Santa's visit to the Pat Walker Center for Children. Because of their had work throughout the year, Santa was able to give each child a new toy. Thank you to Santa and the Springdale Fire Department for providing a wonderful and exciting day for our kiddos!
Are you or your organization able to assist us with some school supplies?


Art Supplies - Pompoms, Glue, Googly Eyes, Paint, Clear Tape, & Markers
Underwear (2T - 6)
Children's Clothing & Shoes (new or gently used)
Diapers and Pull Ups
Clorox Disinfectant Wipes
Laundry Detergent

EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Contact mcuddy@eoawc.org to learn more ways that you or your organization can help.

EOA is a 501(c)3 agency, therefore within the legal limits, your donation is tax-deductible for Federal income tax purposes. Please retain the receipt that you receive when you make your donation.

Economic Opportunity Agency | mcuddy@eoawc.org | (479) 872-7479 | www.eoawc.org