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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Improving Community Involvement in Government Programs: A Report on the 1968 Community Representatives Advisory Council Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Letter to Mrs. LaDonna Harris from Stanislaus County Community Action Commission
- Date:
- 1968-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of LaDonna Harris as Chairman of the National Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Louis J. Robbins, President of the National Council of Women of the
- Date:
- 1968-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Addressing the Plight of the Elderly Poor in 1968
- Date:
- 1968-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty to the Director of Southwest Region, Office of Economic Opportunity
- Date:
- 1968-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Memorandum and Correspondence Regarding OEO Funding
- Date:
- 1968-02-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Endorsement for OEO Funding Statement from Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Mrs. Carter and Ladonna Harris Regarding Community Service Programs in 1968
- Date:
- 1968-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Mrs. Barry Silverman's Inquiry on How to Help in the War Against Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document discusses the criticism and suggestions from the Community Representatives Advisory Council (CRAC) regarding the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). The CRAC feels that the involvement of the poor is not recognized or acted upon by OEO at the regional and community level. They suggest establishing regional CRACs to educate community representatives on OEO programs and funding. The Poor want a voice in program prioritization and evaluation, and more grants for low-income housing. They also recommend tapping retired Federal employees for poverty agency jobs and ensuring that representatives on CAP boards are actually from the Poor community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Community Involvement in Government Programs: A Report on the 1968 Community Representatives Advisory Council Meeting")
![["The letter is from Jessie Smallwood, the Executive Director of the Stanislaus County Community Action Commission, expressing interest in offering services to the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and inquiring about regional or branch operations. Smallwood emphasizes the need for total involvement of all segments of society to combat poverty in America."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0023_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Letter to Mrs. LaDonna Harris from Stanislaus County Community Action Commission")
![["LaDonna Harris has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Women's Advisory Council on Poverty. The council, consisting of prominent American women, aims to strengthen efforts to help people move out of poverty. The purpose of the council is to coordinate, evaluate, enlist support, and plan for the Annual Conference on Women in the War Against Poverty. LaDonna Harris, an active member of the Comanche Indian tribe, has been involved in poverty alleviation efforts and has been appointed by Sargent Shriver, the director of the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of LaDonna Harris as Chairman of the National Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, thanks Mrs. Robbins for her support and looks forward to working with her to address poverty in America. Mrs. Robbins will not be able to attend the next Council meeting, but LaDonna Harris wishes her well on her trip. Mrs. Robbins expresses her excitement about LaDonna Harris becoming the Chairman of the Council and looks forward to working together."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Louis J. Robbins, President of the National Council of Women of the")
![["In The document, LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, discusses the issue of elderly poverty and the need to raise awareness about it. She suggests launching programs similar to Operation Reason in Baltimore and encourages private groups to take action without federal funding. Genevieve Blatt, Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, highlights the challenges faced by elderly women in poverty and emphasizes the need for support from women's organizations. She also mentions the limited government aid available for the elderly poor. Additionally, a letter from Mr. John R. O'Donnell expresses admiration for the VISTA program and discusses the upcoming Conference on Women in the War on Poverty. Harris expresses interest in O'Donnell's experience in bridging the communication gap between the poor and nonpoor."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Addressing the Plight of the Elderly Poor in 1968")
![["The letter is a thank you note from Lulama Hand, the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Walter H. Richter for his support and offers of assistance. Hand also mentions her resignation from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and expresses continued interest in its activities. She offers to help Richter in any way possible and looks forward to discussing matters further in Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty to the Director of Southwest Region, Office of Economic Opportunity")
![["The document includes a memorandum from Norma to Charlie regarding a telegram to the President endorsing his statement on OEO funding, as well as a letter from Genevieve Blatt discussing the issue of older women living in poverty and the need for support and assistance from women's organizations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0034_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Memorandum and Correspondence Regarding OEO Funding")
![["The Women's Advisory Council on Poverty congratulates the LD Committees on their statement on OEO funding, which is endorsed by the President."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Endorsement for OEO Funding Statement from Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["Mrs. Willie B. Carter, a neighborhood youth counselor in Louisiana, wrote to LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, expressing interest in the programs sponsored by her organization. LaDonna Harris responded, thanking Mrs. Carter for her letter and suggesting ways for her to be of service, such as working with local community action agencies and involving her community in anti-poverty programs. Harris also expressed interest in learning more about Mrs. Carter's programs with young people in Shreveport."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Mrs. Carter and Ladonna Harris Regarding Community Service Programs in 1968")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Barry Silverman, thanking her for her interest in helping to eliminate poverty. Harris suggests ways Silverman can get involved in programs for needy children, such as volunteering at Community Action agencies. Harris provides contact information for OEO agencies in Connecticut and encourages Silverman to reach out to them for opportunities to help. The letter also includes a response from Mrs. Silverman expressing her interest in adopting a needy child and asking for ways to help in the poverty war."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Mrs. Barry Silverman's Inquiry on How to Help in the War Against Poverty")