Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency
Civic and Social OrganizationsMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees
The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency serving twelve rural counties in the Arrowhead region of Minnesota. Its mission centers on helping low-income and disadvantaged individuals achieve self-sufficiency through a broad range of services delivered across five departments, including Housing, Head Start, Senior and Nutrition Services, Employment and Training, and Transit. Based in Virginia, Minnesota, the organization operates within the civic and social sector and emphasizes respect and equal opportunity as foundations for community betterment. AEOA has a long-standing presence, with over five decades of activity, and governs its programs through a 27-member board reflecting a mix of low-income individuals, public officials, and private sector representatives. The agency manages a substantial regional footprint and an annual budget exceeding $35 million, positioning it as one of Minnesota’s larger nonprofit organizations focused on community action and supportive services.