Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc.

PCCEO is a Community Action Agency organization. It was established in the belief that people with low incomes are in the best position to express what they need to make a difference in their lives. PCCEO engages with the community to assist the underserved, build personal networks and increase their skills so they’re able to move themselves and their families out of poverty. PCCEO has a commitment to life-long learning and serves as an agent for transformational change to help individuals and families improve their quality of life in Peoria County. Services include:

1. Head Start (ages 3-5)
2. Early Head Start (birth to 3)
3. Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
4. Low Income Home Water Assistance (LIHWAP)
5. IL Home Weatherization Assistance (IHWAP)
6. Peoria Area Food Bank (serves three counties)
7. Affordable Housing
8. Community & Economic Development
9. Emergency Services for Rent, Food and Lodging
10. Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) – prescription drug assistance, bus passes, scholarship assistance, career advancement assistance