Our History

The Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo, Inc.'s mission is to develop and operate programs to advocate for low-income and moderate-income individuals and families to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency.

E.O.P.A. is the designated Community Action Agency for Lucas County. Founded in 1964, E.O.P.A. has been addressing the broad objective of self-sufficiency for low to moderate income people; to create programs that empower, mentor, and provide supportive services. E.O.P.A. has historically adopted programs in order to assist in achieving self-sufficiency. E.O.P.A. has always envisioned that economic emancipation is the greatest path to eradicate poverty. The programs that we provide have given E.O.P.A. a one-stop atmosphere in serving our customers. Our current priorities are to strengthen the programs that truly embrace the original mission of Community Action Agencies, which is to alleviate poverty.

E.O.P.A. has long established partnerships in Lucas County with the belief that partnering provides the community customer's a one-stop delivery system in which an individual can receive a vast array of information, services, and referrals.

To Qualify

Each program has its own income eligibility. For more information, please contact E.O.P.A. and a Program Representative will be more than happy to explain eligibility requirements.