Impact in Action
Since 1966, JCEO has helped transform lives across our community by offering the guidance, resources, and support people need to rise above hardship and achieve lasting independence.
13,845 people served in 2024
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Children were fed through JCEO pantries, received early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start, participated in Day Care programs, received Back-to-School supplies and summer camp scholarships, and so much more in 2024.
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Nearly 6,000 people between the ages of 18 and 65 benefitted from JCEO services. They received groceries through our food pantries, applied for public assistance, participated in workforce development, received rides to medical appointments, and so much more in 2024.
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Residents over 65 received health insurance counseling, found resources through information, referrals, and application assistance, found help through senior care and repair, received groceries through our food pantries, and so much more in 2024.
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In 2024, JCEO distributed over a million pounds of food to those in need across Clinton, Franklin, and St. Lawrence counties.
Of this, 726,394lbs were recovered from local grocery stores through the Feeding America Program.
Food was distributed through our 14 Community Outreach Centers, and to a dozen independently operated pantries.
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In 2024, JCEO Medical and Rural Transportation volunteers gave 8,415 free rides to and from medical appointments - the equivalent of 12,564 volunteer hours.
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In collaboration with the Christmas Bureau and Holiday Helpers, 2,362 children received gifts for the holidays in 2024.
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In 2024, 65 registered daycare providers cared for 649 children.
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In 2024, JCEO’s Senior Outreach Program provided Health Insurance Information and Counseling to seniors during open enrollment.
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1,438 people got to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in 2024 through our Thanksgiving Basket program.
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Our greenhouses produced 1,260 pounds of fresh produce for our food pantries. They also served as a location for “Seed to Supper” classes, teaching people how to plan, grow, harvest, and prepare their own garden vegetables on a budget.
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In 2024, 475 local children received back to school supplies, ensuring they start the school year off on the right foot.
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In 2024, $0.93 out of every $1.00 at JCEO was spent directly on program services.
Minimum overhead, maximum impact.
58 Years of Action!
Incorporated as a private nonprofit in 1966, JCEO completed its 58th year of providing services to the community in 2024.
Meanwhile, Community Action celebrated its 60th anniversary!
