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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

  • 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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  • Jun
    17
    Accessibility and Inclusion-Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Virtual

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

    June 17, 2026
    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.
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  • Jul
    15
    Telling Your Story through Data-Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zoom

    Telling Your Story through Data-Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series

    July 15, 2026
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom
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    In this training, participants will learn about the importance of collecting data and how to effectively communicate data using narrative and visualization
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