Helping People.
Changing Lives.
JCEO is a private, non-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties through its main administrative offices as well as 12 Community Outreach Centers and 10 Head Start Centers. All programs are based on JCEO’s mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize the development of self-sufficiency.
JCEO IS MORE
JCEO IS MORE
JCEO IS MORE
JCEO IS MORE
JCEO IS MORE
Since 1966, JCEO has embodied the profound commitment to eradicate poverty by providing tools that promote people’s self-reliance. With over 20 offices strategically placed throughout Clinton and Franklin Counties, JCEO serves as a lifeline for the community, providing essential resources and services to those in need. People helping people. It’s more than a mission statement; it’s a daily commitment to building a stronger, more resilient community.
It’s about making a difference that lasts.
Our Mission
JCEO is dedicated to providing resources and services that enhance people’s dignity and self-reliance.
Our Programs
JCEO provides comprehensive programming for people of all ages throughout Clinton and Franklin Counties.
Community Outreach
Community Outreach Centers meet the needs of low-income individuals with food pantries, information and referrals, application assistance, and more.
Day Care
Our Day Care Program can assist parents with finding safe and affordable daycare. We also help individuals become a licensed or registered day care provider.
Food Services
The Food Services Program works to improves community health by distributing recovered and farmed food to those in need. A Mobile Farmer’s Market brings nutritious food into the communities experiencing food insecurity.
Senior Outreach
The Senior Outreach Program meets the diverse needs of the aging population, 60 and over, by providing information about programs, benefits, and services that may be available to them.
Energy Services
The Energy Services Program reduces energy costs for income-eligible households by making their homes more energy efficient, at no cost to the household.
Head Start & Early Head Start
Head Start & Early Head Start is a comprehensive childhood education program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five, while building relationships with families.
Our Impact
At JCEO, many of the consumers who utilize the Community Action Agency’s services are temporarily in need and are not on any form of public assistance. They are the working poor, the elderly, and the severely sick. They are widows, orphans and sometimes simply the unlucky that have landed suddenly in crisis. At times like these, it is a relief to know there is help available at JCEO.
12,692
RIDES GIVEN
In 2023, 12,692 rides to medical appointments were given, equivalent to nearly 20,652 volunteer hours.
21,168
BAGS OF FOOD SUPPLIED
21,168 bags of food were distributed to local elementary school children identified as food insecure throughout the 2022-2023 school year.
85
HOMES WEATHERIZED
85 homes were weatherized to ensure safety and reduce energy costs through our Energy Services Program
Get Involved
Help us help others.
Volunteer opportunities
We encourage all individuals to make a difference in their community. Volunteers can assist with a variety of tasks, from office assistance, to transportation, to working with children.
Make a Donation
Consider making a donation. Ninety-two cents out of every dollar goes directly towards funding our programs that service Clinton and Franklin counties. Find more information here on how we make an impact in the community.