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Monday, May 18 2009 — TROY, NY
The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (CEO) celebrated its annual Community Action Day. The day featured luncheon speaker New York State Secretary of State Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez and a special ceremony honoring key community partners and customers, a number of who shared heartfelt stories portraying their strength, courage and resiliency.
The ceremony was followed by CEO’s “Spring Fling” Block Party, where a crowd of more than 500 gathered at CEO’s Stepping Stones One to enjoy food, music, prizes and lots of fun. This year’s Spring Fling also served as a kick-off event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stepping Stones One opening its doors as a Family Resource and Head Start Center.
“While I take great pride in the daily achievement and determination of the CEO staff, we couldn’t do what we do without the guidance of our Board of Directors and the support of our Community Partners,” said Karen Gordon, CEO’s Executive Director. “With their support and guidance, CEO is able to serve as a catalyst to mobilize resources that enable low-income residents attain the necessary skills, knowledge, motivation and opportunities to become self-reliant.”
Ten CEO customers who have improved their lives through education and resources were honored, as was former CEO Board member, John Hedley for his support throughout the decades and for his time spent on CEO’s Board of Directors.
Also honored were the following CEO Community Partners for their time, commitment and support of CEO and the residents of Rensselaer County:
CEO also announced that its 2008 “Annual Report to the Community” was published on Friday, May 15th and is available on their website at www.ceo-cap.org. For copies of the Annual Report or more information about CEO, please contact Nancy Rice, Director of Communications and Development at 518-272-6012, Ext. 274.
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About CEO
The mission of the Commission on Economic Opportunity, Inc. is to preserve and advance the self-sufficiency, well being, and growth of individuals, children and families through education, guidance and resources. CEO touches the lives of more than 11,000 individuals, empowering them to build self-sufficiency in all areas of their lives, rise out of poverty and into wealth creation and a life filled with success and fulfillment. CEO is a Community Action Agency.
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Or you can make a donation by check by making it payable to the Commission on Economic Opportunity and mailing it to: Commission on Economic Opportunity, 2331 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
CEO can also use In-Kind donations of items that are needed by those who use our services such as business attire, or items that assist us in the operations of CEO such as office furniture and equipment. CEO also holds fundraisers in which items are given away as prizes or are donated as an item for auction.
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At CEO, we have a variety of programs available to the families and individuals we serve. CEO welcomes volunteers who help us in delivering those services to the community.
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