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Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity

Promoting a more equitable Philadelphia where all residents can share in the city's prosperous future.

Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity

What we do

The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) is the Community Action Agency (CAA) for Philadelphia. As a CAA since 1964, our agency has a unique role in promoting racial equity, greater financial stability, and self-sufficiency for the city’s most vulnerable populations. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that all Philadelphians can share in the city’s prosperous future, regardless of race or where they were born.

We advocate for, invest in, and hold gatherings around programs, policies, and initiatives that advance:

  • Benefits access.
  • Financial empowerment.
  • Housing security.
  • Workforce development.

As a CAA, our agency awards grant funding to organizations that serve thousands of Philadelphians each year. We also support and coordinate with other City agencies and institutions with similar goals.

Connect

Address
1617 JFK Blvd.
Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email ceoinfo@phila.gov
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Events

  • Apr
    17
    Leading a Community Meeting
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Virtual

    Leading a Community Meeting

    April 17, 2024
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Virtual
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    Join us for our monthly Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series. 

     

    This month we'll be covering Leading a Community Meeting. Come and learn how to host/ lead a successful meeting and manage conflict.

     

    RSVP at https://bit.ly/CEATrainings

  • Apr
    18
    Volunteer Support Learning Series Networking Hour
    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Virtual - Zoom

    Volunteer Support Learning Series Networking Hour

    April 18, 2024
    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 1 hour
    Virtual - Zoom
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    This networking hour is for people who work to engage, recruit, and manage volunteers.  We will open space to discuss challenges, seek insight, offer feedback, and get to know others doing similar work to support volunteers.

    Register online at https://bit.ly/VSPtrainings
  • Apr
    30
    Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps Open House #3
    9:30 am to 12:00 pm
    1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA Innovation Lab, 16th floor

    Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps Open House #3

    April 30, 2024
    9:30 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA Innovation Lab, 16th floor
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    Please join us to learn more about the Serve Philadelphia VISTA program and how you can apply! The first hour will be a presentation on the program with time for individuals to ask questions. The following 2 hours there will be accessible computers to use for those that wish to apply after attending. We hope to see you there!

    RSVP to access the event: https://secure.ngpvan.com/p/H5doTc0YwEm8Pu8KF0kEaw2

Programs we support


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