30+ YEARS OF
Advancing Social Justice and Empowerment within the Black Community
30+ YEARS OF
Creating spaces that Authentically Validates
Black History and Culture
30+ YEARS OF
Amplifying the Voices and Lived Experiences of Black People
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Established 1993
Community Empowerment Association (CEA) was founded in 1993 in order to establish an organized, structural approach to address the specific needs of at-risk youth and families in distressed, marginalized communities. CEA's 30+ year success emanated through its grassroots origin serving residents of nine predominantly low-income underserved communities in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.
Sat, Oct 19CEAOct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMCEA, 7120 Kelly St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA
Sat, Nov 23CEANov 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMCEA, 7120 Kelly St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA
OUR EVENTS
Every event I attend I meet wonderful people and more importantly I learn more about
our history.
Lisa Lebabe
I am so comfortable with CEA. Staff work hard with the youth to inspire them. I do not know what the community would do without CEA. There is nowhere else I'd send my kids.
Ranee Seymore
Where GREAT things happen culturally and historically! Keep up the great work! Brother Byrdsong is a powerful pillar standing strong in the community
Tracey TeeJay Jennings
WHAT THE COMMUNITY HAS TO SAY
Our programs
The Art Renaissance Plaza is CEA's vibrant cultural hub showcasing murals, an art gallery, live music, culinary youth-led initiatives, and a café, embodying our rich cultural influence and fostering creative expression.
Arts Renaissance Plaza
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The Community Organizing and Mobilizing program by CEA serves as dedicated Community First Responders, driving initiatives like Turkey and Winter Essentials Giveaways, Health Summits, Food Drives, Covid-19/Disaster Relief Efforts, and Growing In Pea to uplift and support the community
Community Organizing & Mobilizing
The Youth Prevention and Intervention Program offers culturally empowering academic experiences, life skills mentoring, and a deep exploration of African and Black history to cultivate positive behavior, academic excellence, and strong self-identity among youth.
Youth Intervention & Prevention
The CEA Workforce Development program tackles economic barriers within our community through targeted training, partnerships with local employers, and job fairs, enabling individuals to overcome employment challenges and achieve economic empowerment, home financing, and wealth building.
Workforce Development
The CEA Community Health & Wellness program provides culturally specific, holistic therapeutic support in natural community settings, targeting the social impact of mental, physical, social, and community health, while empowering individuals and families through non-traditional approaches to enhance overall well-being and reinvestment in the community.