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| Our Mission |
“To humanely focus all available resources to
empower low-income families and individuals working toward the skills,
knowledge, and motivation for self-sufficiency.”
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| Despair is an equal opportunity
visitor. So is hope. |
| We hear it in the voices that call. We see it in
the eyes that search. We touch it in the hands that reach out for
help. The stories we hear confirm that most Americans are but steps
away from needing the safety net that we provide. Many of us have
been in the shoes of those we now serve. We understand, we care, and
we know that change requires action. |
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| Today's EOC. We change lives. |
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| Vision |
At EOC, “Helping People. Changing Lives.”
is more than just a catchy phrase. The words challenge us to treat
all people with equality and dignity as we pursue our goal of overcoming
the barriers brought about by social disadvantage and poverty. They
call us to meet the challenge of helping those we serve with empathy
and remind us that we are not immune to the forces of crisis that
impact the lives of individuals and families. The vision behind “Helping
People. Changing Lives.” compels us to consider social issues
and barriers, rather than personalities. It eliminates the temptation
to judge individuals in their state of immediate need, and instead
focus on uncovering potential and worth. As a philosophy of living,
“Helping People. Changing Lives.” penetrates beyond the
workplace. These few words define a commitment to the betterment of
our families, neighborhoods, and communities. They present opportunities
for all of us. These simple words – “Helping People. Changing
Lives.” – have captured the essence, history and purpose
of EOC over the past 36 years. They continue to propel us forward
in our mission to serve.
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| Value Statement |
| We Value:
…our clients, who are treated with respect, dignity, and
compassionate understanding.
…our employees, who are appreciated and treated with fairness.
…excellence in leadership, with high ethical standards to
guide social change and innovation.
…diversity in our community that empowers low-income persons
to be dynamic, thriving, and self-sufficient.
…partnerships and collaborative relationships with those
who share our vision.
…advocacy for public policies that benefit our clients and
community.
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| Sources of Funds |
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FEDERAL
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$56,643,485
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HHS Administration
of Children & Families
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$29,281,305
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| Department of Agriculture
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$20,846,478
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Housing & Urban Development
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$2,596,834
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HHS Office of Community Services
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$1,189,339
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HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement
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$1,578,948
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Coperation for National Service
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$353,046
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STATE
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$22,860,833
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Department of Health Services
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$11,474,194
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Community Services and Development
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$3,592,341
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Department
of Education
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$2,207,389
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Caltrans/Local Transportation Funds
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$1,792,295
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Department of Parks & Recreation
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$1,572,000
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Department of Conservation
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$1,386,258
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Department of Social Services
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$453,714
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| Governor's Office on Service & Volunteerism |
$332,642 |
| Department of Housing |
$50,000 |
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REGIONAL/PRIVATE
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$21,014,704
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Central Valley Regional Center
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$10,976,468
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PG&E
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$3,102,804
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First 5 - Children & Families Commission
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$2,000,000
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Food Service Sales
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$1,631,606
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Contract Service - Transit
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$1,422,888
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Fee For Service - LCC
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$838,323
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Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging
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$662,165
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| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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$125,000
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Fansler Foundation
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$83,251
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San Joaquin Valley Health Consortium
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$71,242 |
| Parent Fees - School Age Childcare |
$56,000 |
| Other |
$44,957 |
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LOCAL
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$7,291,707
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County
of Fresno Workforce Investment Board
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$4,420,174
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| County of Fresno |
$1,565,750 |
| Fresno County Rural Transit Agency |
$1,153,944 |
| City of Fresno |
$138,546 |
| United Way |
$13,293 |
In-Kind Contributions
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$5,109,056
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| TOTAL |
$114,882,617
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| Uses of Funds |
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Program Category |
Education
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$40,208,916
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Health Services
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$33,315,959
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Transit Systems
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$12,349,88
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Energy
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$6,892,957
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Employment & Training
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$6,463,296
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Youth Services
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$6,318,544
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Administration
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$4,595,305
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Food
Services
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$3,159,272
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Refugees
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$1,578,487
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TOTAL
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$114,882,487
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| By
Expense Category |
Salaries
& Benefits
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$56,441,310
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Contracts &
Professional
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$8,614,763
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Administrative
Services
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$3,446,479
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Facility Costs
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$4,590,250
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Fuel
& Maintenance
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$1,548,260
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Travel & Mileage
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$665,278
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Equipment
& Leases
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$413,655
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Repairs & Maintenance
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$2,053,005
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Office
Expenses
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$1,657,526
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Telephone &
Utilities
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$1,300,590
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Insurance
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$1,247,562
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Program Activities
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$6,201,661
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WIC
Vouchers
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$21,433,741
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Energy Vouchers
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$2,596,135
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Depreciation
& Amortization
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$1,033,846
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In-Kind
- Space & Supplies
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$1,638,556
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TOTAL
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$114,882,617
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Board of Commissioners
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Elected Representatives
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Homer J. Leija
Target Area C
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Juanita Veliz
Target Area B
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Pastor Rufus Fruge
Target Area E
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David Randy Kevorkian
Target Area H
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Jose Antonio Ramirez
Target Area A
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Daniel Renteria
Target Area F
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Eugene Rico
Target Area G
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Jess Saldana
Target Area D
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Community Sector Representatives
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Charles Garabedian, Jr.
Malaga County Water District
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Theresa Hernandez
Foster Grandparents
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Tito A. Lucero
Head Start Couty-Wide Policy Council
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Rev. Paul McCoy
NAACP
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Vongsavanh Mouanoutoua
Lao Evangelical Church of Fresno
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Esther Padilla
CA Transplant Donor Network
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Jimi Rodgers
Association of Black Social Workers
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John Paul Youel
Fresno County Housing Authority
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Representatives of Public Officials
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Tim Bakman
14th Senatorial District
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Dr. Lee Farley
Community Colleges
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Kathleen Fernandez
Juvenile Court
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George A. Finley, Sr.
Board of Supervisors
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Marina Magdaleno
Board of Supervisors
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Moses Stites
31st Assembly District
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Rev. E. Swillis
Mayor’s Appointment
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Peter Vang
30th Assembly District
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| Senior Staff |
Executive Director
Roger Palomino
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Assistant Executive Directors
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George Egawa
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Alma Kowalski
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Naomi Quiring-Mizumoto
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| History |
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission,
known as EOC, is widely recognized and is one of the largest nonprofit
community action agencies in the United States. Founded in 1965, following
the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, EOC has spent
the past three decades investing in people to help them become self-sufficient.
The broad scope of EOC’s services provides links in the human
service system in Fresno County, and throughout the Central San Joaquin
Valley. Because over one-third of the county’s population is
disadvantaged, EOC is vital to the Community’s well-being. By
providing employment and training, health care, child care, life skills
training, senior and youth related services, EOC serves over 150,000
Fresno County residents each year.
The philosophy behind all of EOC’s programs reflects a commitment
to providing quality essential services to those in need. For more
than 30 years, EOC has built a strong foundation of services that
offer support to people in all phases of life. Programs designed to
meet the needs of youth are a major focus part of EOC’s services.
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| Agency Background |
When Congress passed the Economic Opportunity Act
of 1964, the goal was to obtain equality of opportunity in education,
employment, health and living conditions for every American in our
country. To realize this goal, nearly 900 locally-based Community
Action Agencies were established throughout the nation. The
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission (FCEOC) is one of
these agencies. The functions of the Commission as stated in
its bylaws include the provision of encouragement, stimulation and
assistance in the development of anti poverty action projects by public
agencies, non-profit organization or indigent groups. Listening
to the community and responding with action is a policy of the Commission.
The mission of the agency is to assist disadvantaged person in developing
their own capabilities to become more self-sufficient, independent
members of the community.
The Commission is a non-profit (501(c)3) private corporation governed
by a twenty-four (24) member tripartite Board of Commissioners under
the auspices of the EOA of 1964. Eight members are public elected
officials or their designee; eight members are from the business sector,
public agencies, and community groups; the remaining eight members
are elected low-income target area representatives from throughout
Fresno County.
The scope of service provided by the agency consists of almost all
facets of human services and economic development. They range
from pre-school education to vocational training; from juvenile and
drug abuse counseling to treatment for serious juvenile offenders;
from youth recreation to senior citizen hot meal services; from energy
conservation education to crisis intervention; from preventive health
care to prenatal nutrition education; and from vocational counseling
to job placement services.
FCEOC is operating on an annual budget of approximately $80 million
and employs over 1,300 full and part-time staff members. Sources
of revenues consist of all levels of government, donations, businesses
and user fees. Due to the wide variety of services provided
by the Commission, staff is extremely experienced in management, operations
and financial aspects of all levels of human services and economic
development. The agency’s success can be measured by the
various dimensions of services and its demonstrated ability in reaching
and servicing the target population. In the past year, for example,
the agency provided preschool education and supportive services to
more than 2,250 children, senior citizens received more than 900 meals
daily, more than 3,500 economically disadvantaged youth received
summer work experience, more than 25,250 women and children received
nutrition education and supplemental food vouchers, health services
provided services to 4,592 patients, and more than 1,200 homes were
weatherized to conserve energy and reduce fuel bills.
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