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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
Phone
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Engaging the community

Equitable Community Engagement Toolkit

Learn how to collaborate with community members in an equitable way.

Explore the toolkit

Join our email list

Sign up for updates from the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity.

Events

  • Apr
    15
    Government 102 "What's on Your Ballot" Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zion Baptist Church Of Philadelphia, 3600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA

    Government 102 "What's on Your Ballot" Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series

    April 15, 2026
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zion Baptist Church Of Philadelphia, 3600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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    "Learn how the federal, state and local government works at this month's Civic Engagement Academy! This will be facilitated by our friends at the Committee of 70 and they'll give special attention to helping us know what's on the ballot leading up to the spring primaries and why our votes matter."
    Sign Up Now
  • May
    4
    Philadelphia Public Service Fellows Launch Party & Open House
    11:00 am to 12:30 pm
    TBA

    Philadelphia Public Service Fellows Launch Party & Open House

    May 4, 2026
    11:00 am to 12:30 pm, 2 hours
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    The first 15 folks who register for the May 4, 2026 Open House will be invited to our in-person open house & launch party. Location details will be shared with selected registrants by April 28.

    Sign up today: https://secure.ngpvan.com/p/OtJlhAmJtEOGk4wRUuwMrg2
  • May
    20
    Leading A Community Meeting Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zoom

    Leading A Community Meeting Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series

    May 20, 2026
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom
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    How to host a successful meeting and manage conflict. 
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