Who We Are
Founded in 1965, Fresno EOC has spent over five decades investing in people, helping them become self-sufficient.
Our Vision
To uplift, develop, and achieve.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Fresno EOC is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation governed by a twenty-four member tripartite Board of Commissioners.
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Fresno Economic opportunities commission
Who We Are
For more than 60 years, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) has been creating opportunities that help individuals and families build the skills, confidence, and resources needed to achieve long-term stability. As one of the nation’s largest Community Action Agencies, Fresno EOC employs more than 1,000 dedicated staff members who deliver services through more than 30 programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities throughout Fresno County.
Our History
Fresno EOC was established in 1965 following the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which created a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies dedicated to expanding opportunity and improving quality of life. As part of that network, Fresno EOC has spent more than six decades responding to the evolving needs of our community by connecting people with education, employment, health, housing, food, financial empowerment, and other essential services.
Our Impact
Today, Fresno EOC is recognized as one of the largest nonprofit Community Action Agencies in the United States. Each year, we serve more than 100,000 Fresno County residents through more than 30 programs that help individuals and families overcome barriers, strengthen their well-being, and build pathways toward long-term stability.
Our comprehensive services include early childhood education, workforce development, housing support, nutrition and food assistance, health services, energy assistance, youth development, senior services, transportation, business development, and community revitalization. By addressing immediate needs while creating opportunities for lasting success, we help strengthen individuals, families, and the communities we serve.
With an annual operating budget of approximately $100 million, Fresno EOC receives funding from federal, state, local, regional, and private sources that make these life-changing services possible.
Governance
Fresno EOC is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a 24-member tripartite Board of Commissioners, a structure established through the Economic Opportunity Act. The Board reflects the diverse voices of Fresno County by including:
- Eight public elected officials or their designees
- Eight representatives from the business sector, public agencies, and community organizations
- Eight elected representatives from low-income communities throughout Fresno County
This governance model ensures that Fresno EOC remains responsive, accountable, and connected to the communities we serve.
frequently asked questions
IS FRESNO EOC PART OF FRESNO COUNTY GOVERNMENT?
No, Fresno EOC is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
WHY DID FRESNO EOC CHANGE THEIR NAME FROM FRESNO COUNTY EOC?
Many people in the community didn’t know that Fresno EOC was not a part of the County government. Changing the name helps create a separation and a stand-alone identity.
WHERE DOES FRESNO EOC RECEIVE THEIR MONEY FROM?
Fresno EOC receives the majority of their funding from grants. The funding that Fresno EOC receives from donors is particularly important because it allows Fresno EOC to fill gaps in the grant funding to better assist the community.