JCCEO MISSION STATEMENT JCCEO provides comprehensive social and child development services to the low-income citizens of Jefferson County, Alabama. Our goal is to reduce poverty by assisting families and individuals to meet current needs and become self-sufficient through the effective, flexible, and innovative use of all available resources.
Eliminating PovertyAchieving Self-Sufficiency
The Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity is a not-for-profit corporation serving as the premier Community Action Agency for Jefferson County, Alabama. Since opening our doors in 1965, the elimination of poverty has been at the top of our agenda. Every day our staff administers and provides a wide variety of federally, state, and locally funded programs and services to help low-income people achieve and maintain economic self-sufficiency.
For over 45 years, thanks to a family of great supporters, dedicated employees, and loyal friends, JCCEO has successfully delivered more than promises in Jefferson County, Alabama. Our vision is to be a leading force in changing and improving the lives of low-income children and families.
First JCCEO Head Start Scholarship Recipients Celebrated at JCCEO Holiday Luncheon
First in Nation Early Childhood Leadership Academy at JCCEO Begins Pictured from left: Academy Director Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr, Council for Professional Recognition CEO Dr. Valora Washington, Academy Facilitator Dr. Ed Greene, Dr. Ethel Hall, and JCCEO Executive Director Gayle Cunningham
JCCEO considers applicants for all services without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity 300 Eighth Avenue, West Birmingham, Alabama 35204-3039 Phone: 205-327-7500 Fax: 205-327-7549 Email: vmims@jcceo.org
