Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) CEO works with community partners to reduce the causes and effects of poverty. CEO was incorporated in 1966 as a community action agency to alleviate poverty.

This multi-service nonprofit organization is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of three constituencies with equal representation: consumers, public sector, and private sector. With its central office in the Heights neighborhood of Wilkes-Barre, CEO maintains site offices in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Hazleton and Tunkhannock. Operating more than twenty programs with a staff that exceeds 150 full and part-time employees, CEO in 2014 served more than 32,000 individuals. Its annual budget, with revenues from multiple public and private funding sources, exceeds $18 million. CEO is a participating agency of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, United Way of Hazleton, and the Wyoming County United Fund. Several notable organizations serving low-income residents of Northeast Pennsylvania originated in CEO, which often serves as an "incubator," spinning off programs when they reach a point of organizational readiness. These include Luzerne County Head Start, the Child Development Council of NEPA, Rural Health Corporation of NEPA, and Maternal and Family Services of NEPA. CEO exemplifies a "third way" of doing business, with a board of directors and funding sources that are neither fully public nor exclusively private. While its original mission has not changed, CEO's approach to the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations has evolved over time. Recent changes in public policy have transformed the face of poverty from the "welfare dependent" to the "working poor." Recognizing the growing rates of child poverty in our community, CEO has added child- and family-centered services while sustaining and expanding its support for the independence of the aged and disabled. In addition to its highly regarded, multi-faceted response to basic human needs, CEO has become a recognized leader in energy conservation and environmental technologies that will lessen the effects of poverty in the future. As the new century unfolds, CEO is engaging business and faith communities in striving for flexible, local solutions to the challenges of poverty in northeast Pennsylvania. CEO views each involvement with a consumer as an opportunity to advance that individual's or family's movement toward stability, self-sufficiency and eventual non-reliance on public support. The journey from crisis and dependency to stability and self-sufficiency may take months or years.

Staff are at the University of Scranton Volunteer & Service Fair today! It is wonderful speaking with all the amazing st...
09/15/2026

Staff are at the University of Scranton Volunteer & Service Fair today! It is wonderful speaking with all the amazing students who want to help support others in their community!

Our Nutrition Educators, Rachel and Kathy, had a wonderful time with the participants of the Cooking Matters class at St...
09/15/2026

Our Nutrition Educators, Rachel and Kathy, had a wonderful time with the participants of the Cooking Matters class at St. Joseph’s Mother Infant Program! ❤️ They even brought our Hunger Action Month mascot, Hope, to join in the club.
They whipped up some delicious culinary creations, including refreshing fruit smoothies, mini muffin pizzas, and a comforting broccoli cheddar soup. What a delicious way to wrap up their class!
But they brought more than just good food—they brought hope, encouragement, and the reminder that healthy eating, new skills, and a little support can make a difference!


Next stop!Hope checked in with the staff at ALDI USA in Dickson City. All ALDI locations are huge supporters of the reta...
09/14/2026

Next stop!
Hope checked in with the staff at ALDI USA in Dickson City. All ALDI locations are huge supporters of the retail donation program. This particular store was flexible when a local pantry couldn't make their weekly pick-ups, Hope just wanted to stop in and thank them for their continued support and willingness to work with another local agency, so no food went to waste!

Pennsylvania American Water supports Hunger Action Month (aka HAM) by packing food boxes for local seniors. We thank the...
09/14/2026

Pennsylvania American Water supports Hunger Action Month (aka HAM) by packing food boxes for local seniors. We thank these volunteers for their continued service, and we thank PAWC for the Gold Sponsorship of our Thanksgiving Project! Hope continues to spread through wonderful partnerships like this one!

https://www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org/programs-services/hunger-action-month/

Where Is Hope Now? Hope journeyed to Weis Markets in Clark Summit to help partner the store with an agency to receive d...
09/14/2026

Where Is Hope Now?

Hope journeyed to Weis Markets in Clark Summit to help partner the store with an agency to receive day-end donations. Hope helped load baked goods into the Friends of the Poor van.

the CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank connects local pantries with stores to receive products? These donations go right from the store to the pantry to help families faster.

Thank you, Weis and Friends of the Poor, for a great meeting today!

Voting is open! We are excited to be a United Way of Wyoming Valley People’s Choice finalist! One vote per person, per ...
09/14/2026

Voting is open! We are excited to be a United Way of Wyoming Valley People’s Choice finalist! One vote per person, per round.
🗳️VOTE NOW: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UW2026Finalists

🗳️THE FINAL VOTE IS OPEN

It's your turn to help decide which of our five finalists will receive the $10,000 People's Choice Award, sponsored by Community Bank, N.A.!

Who will it be... Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) , Junior Achievement of Northeastern PA , McGlynn Center , Osterhout Free Library , Dinners For Kids

Here's how it works:
✈️ROUND 1: Community Voting
Vote online beginning TODAY through September 17 until 10AM.

✈️ROUND 2: Live Voting
Join us at our 2026 Together, We Launch Campaign Kick-Off on September 17 and cast your vote during the event. Live votes count as double!

One vote per person, per round. And your votes will determine this year's winner.

🗳️VOTE NOW: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UW2026Finalists

Then join us on September 17 when we announce the 2026 People's Choice Award winner live!

🎫EVENT TICKETS: https://unitedwaywb.org/kickoff

Sharing on behalf of our friends at Child Development Council of NEPA.
09/14/2026

Sharing on behalf of our friends at Child Development Council of NEPA.

Join the Child Development Council of NEPA for an afternoon of food, refreshments, charity raffles, and fun, all while supporting the children in our community! 🧡

📅 September 27th from 1–4 PM
📍 Rodano’s, 53 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
🎟 Adults $30, Kids 6+ $10, Children 5 & under FREE

Tickets will be available at the door or through the Zeffy link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fundraiser-at-rodanos

We hope to see you there! ✨

Interested in sponsoring this event? Send us a message and we’ll be happy to send you all the sponsorship information! Your support helps us continue making a difference for children and families in our community. 🧡

United Way of Wyoming Valley People’s Choice voting will open at 12 noon today and will remain open online until 10 am o...
09/14/2026

United Way of Wyoming Valley People’s Choice voting will open at 12 noon today and will remain open online until 10 am on Thursday, September 17th. Help us reach the $10,000 goal!

Meet another of our five 2026 People's Choice Award finalists, Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)!

For decades, CEO has worked alongside individuals and families throughout our area, helping remove barriers, meet immediate needs and create pathways toward stability, dignity and long-term success; grounded in the belief that everyone deserves access to opportunity.

CEO is now in the running to receive the $10,000 People's Choice Award, sponsored by Community Bank, N.A.

🗳️Final voting begins Monday, September 14. Your vote will help determine which of our five finalists receives this year's award!

Get your tickets to be there on September 17, we will be announcing the winner live at our 2026 Campaign Kick-Off: Together, We Launch.
🎫https://unitedwaywb.org/kickoff

We are so thankful to this wonderful team from Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. They joined us on Saturday...
09/14/2026

We are so thankful to this wonderful team from Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. They joined us on Saturday morning to pack food boxes for our local seniors.

If you or your organization is interested in volunteering, please sign up here: https://www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org/volunteer/

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165 Amber Lane
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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