Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee is a nonprofit that serves as Cambridge’s official anti-poverty agency. Its mission is to help people and communities reach economic stability while tackling the systemic causes of poverty. For residents facing financial strain, the organization offers a range of services that includes housing assistance and financial education, and it posts updates about new projects and community announcements.

CEOC is a Community Action Agency, one of the local organizations created by federal legislation during the War on Poverty in the 1960s. Its long-term goal is a Cambridge without poverty, an inclusive and diverse city in which every resident has affordable housing, quality health care and education, food security and economic stability. Its website also introduces the organization’s staff and history alongside its mission.

What to Know

• The agency has served Cambridge since 1965.
• It states a commitment to making its website accessible to people using assistive technologies.
• Residents who need more information about its services are invited to contact the agency directly.