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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
Social

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

  • 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
    TBA
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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. 
    Sign Up Now
  • May
    21
    Philadelphia Public Service Fellows Open House & Info Session
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity, 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    Philadelphia Public Service Fellows Open House & Info Session

    May 21, 2026
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity, 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    Register for to learn more about our program and the candidate process at our in-person open house & info session on May 21 at 1pm. Location access details will be shared with registrants by May 18. 
    Sign up today: https://secure.ngpvan.com/p/OtJlhAmJtEOGk4wRUuwMrg2

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