Serving the community since
1965

815 S. Cherry Street, Pine Bluff, Ar. 71601

870-536-0046


The Promise of Community Action

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Betty Smith
Executive Director

THE AGENCY

PBJCEOC is committed to alleviating poverty and to assisting low-income individuals and families to secure knowledge, skills and opportunities to become self-sufficient and lead lives of dignity.

Through its centers and special projects, PBJCEOC provides a community based system of service provisions to and advocacy for the low-income, to meet their needs and to enhance the quality of their lives, regardless of race religion, age, sex, handicap or national
origin PBJCEOC provides some services directly and refers people to other available services. Some of the activities focus on meeting the immediate and basic needs (e.g., food and shelter, other activities facilitate long-term effects (e.g., education and employment).

PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT  (CSBG)

HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM  (WAP)

HOME REHABILITATION

COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION    (CHDO)

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM   (HEAP)

COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION

MEDICAL AID

Emergency Food & Shelter Program     ( EFSP ) (Arkansas County only)