Response to Mrs. Barry Silverman's Inquiry on How to Help in the War Against Poverty, 1968-03-04

Item — Box: 283, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0040

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

Creation: 1968-03-04

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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