WELCOME TO COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION
Our Why
“It is our core belief of CEA is that families develop best in a community with a sense of order, positive social interaction, and opportunities supported by positive adults. We are committed to creating that community!”
5 Core Belief Building Blocks
EMPOWERMENT
REPRESENTATION
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT / STORY TELLING
AMBITION
RESILIENCE
WHAT WE DO
CEA Pittsburgh is dedicated to advancing social justice and empowerment within the African American community through advocacy and critical thinking skills development. Our mission is to passionately amplify the voices and lived experiences of African Americans, creating a space that authentically validates their capabilities while fostering cognitive development and critical thinking skills. Through dynamic storytelling, we not only uplift and celebrate our rich culture and life experiences but also cultivate a platform that embraces and empowers every individual seeking connection, affirmation, and a genuine celebration of African American identity.
how we empower
- Advocating for Social Justice
- Promoting Inclusive Representation
- Fostering Diversity and Inclusion
- Cultivating Positive Identity and Self-Esteem
- Breaking the Cycle of Socioeconomic Challenges:
- Advancing Occupational Opportunities
- Enhancing Educational Access
- Promoting Financial Well-being
- Facilitating Wealth Creation
- Improving Residential Equalite
- Ensuring Children’s Well-Being, Safety, and Success
- Facilitating Access to Positive Resources
- Supporting Individuals in Navigating Life’s Challenges
- Promoting Cultural Competency & Education
- Closing Achievement Gaps
- Encouraging Economic Independence
- Championing Liberation from Oppression
how we work
Amplifying Your Voice & Experience
Through our advocacy efforts, we empower you to have a stronger voice, emphasizing social justice and critical thinking skills in your journey toward empowerment.
Authenticate Your Capability and Power
We encourage cognitive development and critical thinking, helping you recognize and harness your innate strength and capabilities, ultimately fostering empowerment.
Uplift our culture & life experiences
By celebrating and sharing our rich culture and life experiences, we promote empowerment and social justice, creating a platform for authentic connection and empowerment.
WHO WE SERVE
Our target audience for CEA aligns with our Afrocentric Paradigm model to include individuals who are seeking a narrative that celebrates and centers African American culture and experience.
African American Youth
BLACK PARENTS & GUARDIANS
eDUCATOR & cOMMUNITY lEADERS
Arts Renaissance Plaza
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.
Community Organizing & Mobilizing
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 Responses, and Disaster Relief Efforts to uplift and support the community.
Youth Intervention & Prevention
The Youth Prevention and Intervention Program offers culturally empowering academic experiences, life skills mentoring, and a deep exploration of African and African American history to cultivate positive behavior, academic excellence, and strong self-identity among youth.
Workforce Development
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.
Community Health & Wellness
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.