EO’s mission is to research, pilot, and scale innovative solutions so that people and communities can thrive.
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Press Releases
EO Companies (EO), a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been nominated for the Real Estate Community Investment of the Year for the Novogradac Tax Credits Awards by The Innovate Fund. This prestigious national recognition highlights transformative projects leveraging New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) funding to revitalize underserved communities and drive economic development. EO’s nomination stems from its...
March 19, 2025
Press Releases
June 27, 2024
Videos
Surrounding our students with a community of support | Community Schools Initative
June 26, 2024
In The News
Workforce and child development hub on track to open in Abingdon this summer
May 03, 2024
In The News
Southwest Virginia childcare providers tackle gaps with EO business challenge
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — In a recent Southwest Virginia Childcare Landscape Report, almost half of surveyed businesses experience challenges hiring and retaining staff due to...
May 02, 2024
Videos
Behind the Work: Early Childhood Career Pathway Program | Ep. 5 Little Eyes Daycare
Inspire. Empower. Teach. Kelsie Barnhart found two of her most trusted teachers for her daycare using the Pathway program. Hear why she and teacher Emily Roberts...
May 01, 2024
Videos
Behind the Work: Early Childhood Career Pathway Program | Ep. 4 Audrey Kirk
Inspire. Empower. Teach. Our Workforce Recruiter, Audrey Kirk, shares why the Pathway program is so important, and how you can kickstart a new career today! If you...
April 22, 2024
