Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council

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Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council Warren-Forest Economic Opportunity Council is a respected leader and partner dedicated to empowering people to improve the quality of their lives.

Established in 1965 as a private, non-profit Community Action Agency, the Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) utilizes available funds to provide programs and services aimed at reducing the number of individuals and families living in poverty within our community. Since its inception, the EOC has worked tirelessly to empower individuals and families to obtain an improved economic position through services offered while instilling an attitude of self-reliance and self-sufficiency. This is, and will continue to be, our highest priority. The EOC is part of a 43-agency network of Community Action Agencies covering the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Community Action Agencies are the nation’s largest network of community-based organizations where the principal mission is to serve those in need. Our guiding principles in Warren and Forest counties include:

• Fostering new and innovative ideas and providing programs which engage the government, local businesses, community organizations, and educators in meeting the changing needs of the community
• empowering and aiding our clients in a journey to become self-sufficient members of and assets to the community
• advocating for appropriate housing available to anyone in the community that is safe, affordable, and energy efficient
• promote safe, accessible, high quality early childcare education that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum, knowledgeable, well-trained educators and staff, and comprehensive services that support the health, nutrition, and social well-being in an environment that promotes respect and support of diversity
• values employees for high standards of ethics and integrity

Still time to stop down at the senior expo until 1! 🙂
10/23/2026

Still time to stop down at the senior expo until 1! 🙂

10/22/2026

Who are we, what do we do, and why do we do it? We want to help our community get to know us better!

Take a moment to listen as our Executive Director shares a new project we’re working on. Then stay tuned as we share more about our programs, the people behind them, and the purpose that brings us together.

Thank you to Your Daily Local for the interview and for helping us share our story!

🚌💛 Today, we’re giving a special shout-out to our Head Start bus drivers!You help our children start and end their schoo...
10/21/2026

🚌💛 Today, we’re giving a special shout-out to our Head Start bus drivers!

You help our children start and end their school day with a friendly face, a warm welcome, and a safe ride. Your patience, kindness, and care make a difference for our children and their families every day.

Thank you for all you do, behind the wheel, in the classroom and with families. We appreciate you and are so glad you’re part of our EOC team! 💛

Helping people overcome homelessness takes time, compassion, and dedication. For more than a decade, our Housing Directo...
10/20/2026

Helping people overcome homelessness takes time, compassion, and dedication. For more than a decade, our Housing Director has helped individuals and families work through barriers and move toward stable housing. We’re proud to see her work and the difference she makes in our community recognized! 💙

For nearly a decade, Melanie Swab has served at the Warren Forest Economic Opportunity Council, helping people experiencing homelessness overcome barriers and move toward lasting stability.

https://www.timesobserver.com/news/local-news/2026/10/local-official-honored-for-homelessness-prevention/

These are just some of the faces that make our Head Start program so special! From learning and making new friends to sh...
10/15/2026

These are just some of the faces that make our Head Start program so special! From learning and making new friends to sharing laughs and celebrating milestones, we’re proud to be part of the lives of children and families in Warren County.

Thank you to our Head Start staff for the care, creativity, and dedication you bring each day, and to our families for trusting us to be part of your children’s early years. There is so much to celebrate! 😊

10/15/2026

Our Executive Director sat down with Your Daily Local to share a vision for helping young adults get their first apartment, build independence, and succeed through housing and workforce development. 💙

10/14/2026

WARREN, Pa. — Why do we spend, save, and make financial decisions the way we do? A free upcoming program at Warren Forest Higher Education Council (Hi-Ed) will explore the habits and behaviors behind those choices, and how understanding them can help people move toward their long-term goals. The p...

5-day Head Start classes are still in session!
10/09/2026

5-day Head Start classes are still in session!

Address

1209 Pennsylvania Avenue W
Warren, PA
16365

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18147262400

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