Glen Cove Economic Opportunity Commission received a $15,000 grant from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation in support of the organization’s work in providing programs and services to low-income families. The grant was made possible by GEICO employee and Glen Cove resident Cheron Jackson, who nominated Glen Cove EOC for the company’s annual FastPitch charity campaign.
GEICO’s FastPitch campaign provides employees with an opportunity to advocate for charities and causes they are passionate about in their local communities by pitching them to receive funding from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. Employees at all GEICO offices across the country are invited to propose deserving non-profits, vote for their favorites, and attend final events where nominated organizations are presented to a panel of judges.
Glen Cove EOC won the Melville office’s competition, thanks in large part to Jackson’s dedication and the support of fellow employees.
“We are incredibly proud of our board member Cheron Jackson for her dedication in securing this grant through GEICO’s FastPitch campaign. Her commitment to our mission and the community is truly inspiring. We are also deeply grateful to the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation for this generous support,” said Irman Jeanty, program director at Glen Cove EOC.
“At Glen Cove EOC, our mission is to uplift low-income families by providing access to essential resources, educational programs, and supportive services,” Jeanty said. “This funding will allow us to enhance our programs and strengthen the impact we have on the lives of those we serve. Partnerships with businesses like GEICO are crucial in helping us continue this important work.”
For this year’s FastPitch campaign, the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation awarded $1 million in grants to over 100 charities across the country as part of the company’s ongoing effort to invest in the local communities where its customers and employees live and work. Learn more about GEICO’s corporate impact and philanthropy programs at geico.com/about/in-the-
Glen Cove EOC is a satellite office of EOC of Nassau County, Inc. To learn more about EOC visit www.eoc-nassau.org. For updates on programs and events at Glen Cove EOC like and follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GlenCoveEOC.
Submitted by Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, an Advisory Board Member of the Glen Cove EOC
