Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Established in 1965, Fresno EOC is a non-profit Community Action Agency that provides opportunities, strengthens self-sufficiency, and offers support for all people. We listen to the needs of the communities we serve to create effective programs and services. Fresno EOC is at the forefront, continuing the war on poverty with over 35 programs dedicated to getting people the help they need to achieve their goals.
Our Vision
A strong Fresno County where people have resources to shape their future free from poverty.
We Value
Working together to accelerate change.
Centering our work around the community.
Trustworthiness and transparency.
The community’s voice and direction.
Empathy, compassion, and the human connection.
Our Mission
We fight to end poverty.
Fresno EOC Strategic Goals
Balanced Systems
Directing services intentionally to meet the needs of those most impacted by the poverty conditions we seek to address.
Advocacy
Amplifying community voice – particularly communities experiencing poverty – leading to poverty changes that disrupt systemic poverty.
Holistic Support
Providing for the whole person, understanding that poverty impacts the community in multiple ways.
Community-Directed Programs and Services
Create programs and services that are able to respond to changing community priorities, providing support for immediate need and the infrastructure for wealth generation.