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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

  • Jun
    20
    Volunteer Support Networking Hour
    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Virtual - Zoom

    Volunteer Support Networking Hour

    June 20, 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
  • Jun
    26
    CEA-Using Data to Tell Your Story
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    virtual

    CEA-Using Data to Tell Your Story

    June 26, 2024
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    virtual
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    In this training, we'll discuss how we use quantitative and qualitative data to tell a story about the work we do.  RSVP at this link:  https://bit.ly/CEATrainings
  • Jul
    17
    CEA-Centering Accessibility and Inclusion
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Virtual

    CEA-Centering Accessibility and Inclusion

    July 17, 2024
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Virtual
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    In this training, we'll offer guidance on how organizations can ensure that every unique individual feels welcomed and empowered to participate. RSVP at this link:   bit.ly/CEATrainings

Programs we support


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