With 60 years of experience, we have been serving low-income individuals and families across 16 counties in eastern and central Kentucky.
Our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.
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Welcome to KCEOC.ORG
At KCEOC Community Action Partnership, we believe in the potential of every individual and the strength of community collaboration. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to creating positive change through a diverse range of programs that address homelessness, support youth empowerment, provide essential services for seniors, and much more. Our commitment is to foster lasting transformation and make a meaningful impact in the lives we touch. Join us in this journey of empowerment, connection, and progress.
Our community services programs are a lifeline of support, fostering empowerment and positive change for individuals and families.
Early Learning Services lay the foundation for a brighter future, nurturing young minds and fostering a love for lifelong learning.
Helping People. Changing Lives.
Embodying our nation’s spirit of hope, America’s Community Action Agencies are a robust state and local force – reaching children and families in 99% of our nation’s counties with life-changing services, from early childhood education to job training services for seniors, and providing growth for the entire community with economic development. Established in 1964, the Community Action Network connects individuals and families to approaches that help them succeed, including job retraining for adults and stable and affordable housing for families. With over 1,000 organizations, the Community Action Network works to address the causes and conditions of poverty and touches millions of families every year.
Real People. Real Progress. Real Impact.
Every day, lives are changed through the work of KCEOC Community Action Partnership. From families finding safe housing to individuals gaining independence, these success stories celebrate resilience, growth, and the power of community support. Discover how KCEOC programs make a lasting difference across southeastern Kentucky.
Making Waves, One Splash at a Time
The KCEOC Aquatic Club promotes fitness, confidence, and connection through swimming and water safety programs for all ages. From recreational swimmers to families looking for a healthy, active outlet, the club encourages skill-building, teamwork, and lifelong wellness in a fun, inclusive environment. Stay tuned here for news, updates, and upcoming opportunities to make a splash with KCEOC Aquatics.
We are so proud to announce that KCEOC Community Action Partnership has been awarded the 2023 Promise in Action Award at the National Community Action Partnership Conference! This award recognizes KCEOC’s outstanding work in addressing poverty and promoting economic opportunity in our community.
We’re celebrating our love for KCEOC Community Action Partnership, and we want to hear from YOU!
Whether you’re a participant, client, employee, or supporter, we invite you to share your favorite KCEOC memory. How has KCEOC made a difference in your life? Your story matters, and we’d love to feature it!
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 16.4% of Kentucky residents live below the poverty line.
Additionally, Feeding America reports that 1 in 5 children in Kentucky face hunger.*
Senior Centers serve as a “focal point” for all the programs available to older adults within Knox county.
Filling the nutrition gap at-risk children face in summer months when they do not have access to school lunches/meals.
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides a long term solution to help families lower energy waste and cost.
The Kentucky LIHEAP program helps approximately 150,000 Kentucky families pay their heating bills each winter.
This program is designed to help low-income households to secure a place to live through assistance with security and utility deposits along with monthly utility & rental assistance.
Ryan’s Place serves as a dedicated crisis center providing essential support and shelter to homeless youth aged 18-24 who are facing the challenges of homelessness.
The KCEOC Emergency Support Center provides temporary emergency shelter to women, men with families, and women with children who fall under the McKinney Act guidelines for homeless assistance.
Jobsight services adults looking for work, workers of any age who have been dislocated from their jobs through closings, layoffs, and economically disadvantaged young people who need help to get education and training.
Our Child Development program promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, & other services to enrolled children and families.
