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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

  • Oct
    15
    Government 101, Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zoom

    Government 101, Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series

    October 15, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom
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    Learn how the federal, state and local government works at this month's Civic Engagement Academy! This training 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 November election and why our vote matters" click here to   Sign Up Now
  • Nov
    19
    Goal Setting-Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zoom-Virtual

    Goal Setting-Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series

    November 19, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom-Virtual
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    Learn how to set yourself up for success by creating goals to guide your work. Sign Up Now

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