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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Directory of the National Association for Community Development Board of Directors
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians, Menominee Indians, Ojibwa Indians
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Business--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Community Action and Economic Opportunity: A Chronicle of the War on Poverty in Vermont
- Date:
- 1967-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Biography--Political aspects, Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women to Fight Poverty: Insights from the 1968 National Council of Women of the U.S. Bulletin
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty: Feedback and Census Questionnaire
- Date:
- 1968-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The Community Self-Determination Act promotes economic development in lower income communities through local self-help, ownership, and decision-making. It establishes Community Development Corporations (CDCs) owned by residents, which manage businesses and social service programs. The Act also creates Community Development Banks (CDBs) for financing, tax incentives for outside companies to invest in communities, and grants for management training. The Act is supported by bipartisan Congress members and has been implemented in various communities across the country."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act")
![["The document lists various individuals and organizations involved in community development and economic opportunity initiatives across different states in the United States. The National Association for Community Development is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1965 to provide all citizens with opportunities to realize their full potential. The list includes board members, executive directors, and organizations working towards community development and economic empowerment."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of the National Association for Community Development Board of Directors")
![["The document discusses the impact of the Office of Economic Opportunity's Community Action program in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Residents share their positive experiences with programs such as medical care and hot lunches for schools, and highlight the effectiveness of lobbying for legislation to benefit the community, such as a strip mining law. The document emphasizes the importance of community involvement and hope for the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Community Action and Economic Opportunity: A Chronicle of the War on Poverty in Vermont")
![["The document discusses the ways in which women can get involved in addressing poverty, including visiting impoverished areas, reading relevant literature, and taking action in their communities. It highlights the importance of personal connections and understanding the realities of poverty, as well as the need for collective action and addressing issues like racism. The document also reflects on a meeting where women discussed strategies and initiatives to combat poverty and inequality."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women to Fight Poverty: Insights from the 1968 National Council of Women of the U.S. Bulletin")
![["The document is a questionnaire from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, asking for feedback on a conference and suggestions for future improvement. It also asks for information on programs that could help alleviate poverty, and demographic information about the respondent's 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty: Feedback and Census Questionnaire")
