Clarification of CAP Mission and Objectives for CAP Grantees: Office of Economic Opportunity Instruction 1105-1, 1968-08-02

Item — Box: 282, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0014

Scope and Contents

The document outlines the mission and objectives of the Community Action Programs (CAP) in addressing poverty and social problems. It emphasizes the importance of self-help efforts by the poor, private and voluntary involvement, and collaboration between public and private groups to effectively tackle poverty. The guidelines apply to all CAP grantees and are to be used in planning, conducting, and evaluating Community Action Programs.

Dates

Creation: 1968-08-02

Creator

From the Collection: Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)

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