| Answer | How do I contact Mayoral/City Agencies?
- The Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) (215) 685-3600 empowers individuals, families, and neighborhoods to reach self-sufficiency by providing program services and coordinating resources.
- The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and the Office of ADA Compliance (OAC) (215) 686-2798 work together to ensure that Philadelphia's citizens with disabilities are afforded the same rights as all citizens, in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The Mayor's Commission on Aging (215) 686-8450 provides opportunities and services for Philadelphia Residents 55+. Our Services are free to residents and employers.
- The Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service (215) 686-2055 coordinates the implementation of SERVE Philadelphia, the City's blueprint for promoting service as a strategy to impact challenges and strengthen communities.
- The Mayor's Office of Education (215) 686-0333 builds networks for communication and collaboration between and among key partners, and identifies common ground on which all stakeholders including K-12 schools, the business community, higher education, and the nonprofit sector can work collectively.
- Mayor’s Office of Grants (215) 686-6131 works to increase the city’s capacity and capability to compete for federal, state and philanthropic sector grants and to manage grant dollars with integrity and transparency.
- Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (215) 686-8446 connects Philadelphia's children, youth and adults to enriching, arts-infused experiences: closes the gap in access to quality arts education, creative opportunities, and cultural activities; and preserves the City's public art assets (the oldest and largest in the country).
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- Managing Director's Office of Transportation & Infrastructure Systems (oTIS) (215) 686-9003 is charged with building a shared vision and coordinating decision-making among agencies and departments - Streets, Commerce, Public Property, Traffic Police, City Planning, School District, Parks and Recreation, the Airport, the waterfront and port agencies, SEPTA, PATCO, PennDOT, Amtrak, and DVRPC in order to save money and improve conditions throughout the City’s transportation system.
- Veteran's Advisory Commission (215) 686-3256 serves the veterans of our city by providing them with the information they need to ensure that they receive all the benefits they rightfully deserve.
- Office of Youth Engagement (215) 686-2159 works with the City, non-profits, community organizations, and private entities to develop strategies to improve the lives of Philadelphia’s youth.
- Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Affairs (215) 686-0330 provides services and information to LGBTQ+ people through outreach and public education.
- My Brother’s Keeper (215) 686-0332 is an initiative that is a coordinating and communicating vision to build and strengthen partnerships that tackle the opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color.
- Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (MOBME) (215) 686-0332 operates as the only office of its kind in the United States of America. As an intentional branch of Philadelphia’s local governmental structure, OBME works to align and focus resources and initiatives towards the specific goal of reducing economic and social disparities along with improving outcomes for Black men and boys and the communities in which they live.
- Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs (215) 686-0876 The Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs (MCACIA) addresses the needs of black immigrant communities in Philadelphia. The commission is chaired by former Councilperson Jannie Blackwell.
- Philadelphia Commission for Women (215) 686-2154 works with organizations and social service agencies to advance gender equality and promote public discussions on issues that impact women and girls. Contact Jovida Hill at the phone number provided.
- Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) (215) 686-0789 is responsible for assessing and coordinating the $60 million dollars the City currently has invested in anti-violence programs across Departments.
- Eviction Prevention (Taskforce) Project (267) 443-2500 provides a new set of services for tenants facing eviction. This effort will reduce the number of evictions and provide more resources to tenants in danger of losing their home, helping to prevent homelessness in Philadelphia. The hotline (Tenant Legal Aid Referral Line) is (267) 443-2500, and the website is www.phillytenant.org.
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The Mayor's Office of Public Engagement (OPE) (215) 686-2181 improves the City’s community outreach and engagement efforts. They work to make City government accessible to all Philadelphians and to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard. They oversee:
They partner with the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service, Office of Immigrant Affairs, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, and other key offices to carry out their mission.
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