EO’s mission is to research, pilot, and scale innovative solutions so that people and communities can thrive.

As the needs of Southwest Virginians change, so too do the best practices for meeting those needs.

Join us in our fight for our friends and neighbors in Southwest Virginia by exploring the options below.

Together, we can create endless opportunities for our region to thrive.

Researching, Piloting, and Scaling Solutions

Together, we can create endless opportunities for our region to thrive.

Our Work

Creating Opportunities to Thrive

We collaborate with educators, families, and communities so that future generations receive high-quality care and education.

We collaborate with employers, schools, and community partners to build and support a robust and skilled workforce.

Our programs and services support the social-emotional health and well-being of children, families, and organizations.

Our Impact

30k students served

2k hours workforce training

$2M tuiton assistance for childcare

60 years of service

Together, We Can Create Endless Opportunities

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