The Economic Opportunity Foundation is a nonprofit private organization established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight America's War on Poverty. Both research and experiences has taught us that poverty is a complex, complicated, multi-faceted condition that requires the collected effort of all concerned to help combat and alleviate. The Economic Opportunity Foundation Inc. helps people to help themselves in achieving self-sufficiency.

Known as EOF, we are a Community Action Agency located in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.  EOF is one of eight (8) Community Action Agencies in the State of Kansas, and over 1,100 in the USA as a whole. EOF has been serving people to help themselves for over fifty (50) years.

EOF, just like their fellow Community Action Agencies, is responsible for identifying the causes and conditions of poverty and implementing programs and services that create the opportunity for individuals, families and communities to improve their economic and social conditions. Locally, we offer crisis funds for utility bills, clothing, rent, and food. We also provide self-sufficiency education, job and career development, and transportation assistance for work or employment needs. EOF also coordinates emergency assistance for the disabled and elderly ranging from free food to paying security deposits or rent.

EOF has two key locations: Our main office at 1542 Minnesota and our Community Action Center at 950 Quindaro. Our hours of operation at both locations are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.