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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
    16
    Civic Engagement Academy (CEA)-Learning Series, Government 102
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Virtual Zoom

    Civic Engagement Academy (CEA)-Learning Series, Government 102

    April 16, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Virtual Zoom
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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 become more informed leading up to the spring primaries and why our votes matter. 
    Registration link: https://bit.ly/CEATrainings
  • Apr
    28
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Zoom

    April 28, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom
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    Join us on April 28th at 1:00pm, virtually on zoom, at the last Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps open house & information session to learn about the program, application, and ask questions.
    https://secure.ngpvan.com/p/OtJlhAmJtEOGk4wRUuwMrg2
  • May
    21
    Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series-Centering Accessibility and Inclusion
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zoom Virtual

    Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series-Centering Accessibility and Inclusion

    May 21, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom Virtual
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    In this training, we'll offer guidance on how organizations can ensure that every unique individual feel welcomed and empowered to participate.
    click here to register:
    https://bit.ly/CEATrainings

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