Mississippi Co Arkansas EOC Inc.

Mississippi Co Arkansas EOC Inc. is a not-for-profit organization based in Blytheville, Arkansas, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2006. The organization focuses on providing comprehensive community support services, primarily targeting low-income families and children in rural Arkansas. As a community action agency, Mississippi Co Arkansas EOC Inc. has established itself as a critical provider of social services, working to enhance the quality of life for residents through various educational, housing, and economic development programs.

The organization has received multiple federal grants from agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start and the Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service. Its primary grant-funded services include comprehensive early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start programs, receiving a significant five-year $6,256,892 award to operate educational and family support centers. Additionally, Mississippi Co Arkansas EOC Inc. has been involved in housing preservation efforts, receiving a $140,237 Rural Housing Preservation Grant to repair and rehabilitate homes for low-income rural residents. Through sub-grant awards from organizations like Local Initiatives Support Corporation and the Arkansas Department of Human Services, the organization has expanded its services to include housing counseling, first-time homebuyer training, financial literacy programs, and short-term rental assistance. These grants have enabled the organization to provide critical support in areas such as housing rehabilitation, helping 15 homes in Mississippi County become more energy-efficient and safe, and offering educational resources to help low-income families improve their financial stability and quality of life.