About Us

For over forty years JCEO has been providing comprehensive services to the low income community in Clinton County.  As one of 58 Community Action Agencies in the state of New York, JCEO continues to promote and implement an environment in which consumers take an active role in their pursuit of self-sufficiency. 

At JCEO, 96% 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 who have landed suddenly in crisis.  At times like these, it is a relief to know there is help available.  JCEO is ready to assist you today.

Our Mission Statement:

JCEO is dedicated to providing resources and services that enhance people's dignity and self-reliance.


Bruce Garcia, Cheif Executive Officer

Bruce Garcia joined the Management Team at JCEO in 1996 after spending 18 years with the Committee for Economic Improvement in Essex County.  In 2003, Bruce met the requirements established by the Community Action Partnership in Washington D.C. for designation as a Certified Community Action Professional.  He is currently the Deputy Director at JCEO. E-mail Bruce Garcia: garciabe@jceo.org.

 "I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend most of my adult life working in Community Action. The time I have spent at JCEO has been the most exciting, challenging and rewarding of my career." - Bruce

Nicole Reitler, Chief Financial Officer

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News Highlights

12/31/2008 - Garcia Named CEO - more

12/1/2008 - Win a Free ATV - more

11/26/2008 - Thanksgiving Basket Success - more

10/6/2008 - Jacquelin Skiff Named Interim Executive Director - more

10/3/2008 - Hazel Passes JCEO Baton - more

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  • More than 13 million low income Americans are served by local community action agencies
  • There are Community Action Agencies in 96% of all US counties
  • 54% of CAAs are located in rural areas
  • The typical size of a staff for a CAA is 115 full time workers
  • On average, each CAA has 813 people volunteering at the agency each year
 
   

 

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