Senator Elaine Phillips Secures $49,000 For The Manhasset/ Great Neck Encouraging Our Children Center

Senator Elaine Phillips announced today that she has secured $49,000 in state funding for the Manhasset/Great Neck Encouraging Our Children Center (E.O.C). The center provides a wide variety of programs aimed at enriching and improving the lives of children by offering a safe and fun experience.

“The wonderful staff at the Manhasset/Great Neck E.O.C. provides children with essential programs and services that pave the way for a successful future,” Senator Elaine Phillips said. “This funding will help the E.O.C with key programs for children of all ages and help to ensure  they have the opportunity to grow and learn in a safe environment.”

Senator Phillips toured the center and watched children play musical games, perform dance routines and practice spelling.

“We really appreciate this funding because it will give us the opportunity to do more programs with the youth in the community,” said Stephanie Chenault, the executive director of the E.O.C. “It was exciting to have Senator Phillips here to visit and we look forward to working with her  in the future.”

The Manhasset/ Great Neck E.O.C. offers a variety of programs that provide children with a safe, enriching and fun experience. Children in the center’s summer program are taught self-esteem, self-confidence, and responsibility through a wide range of educational activates and sports.