135 20 10383 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/0e112a4b3f72f0745ea994c7f403ca67.pdf 74f63856ea6691fd203600c8ab6d1a0a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 The members of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors, at the meeting held on January 9, 1967, agreed on the need for an Urban Economic Council. The establishment of such a council would provide a means for examining the impact of economic policy on urban areas , building an urban information bank, and collecting data relating directly to urban area needs. In addition, it would propose economic policies aimed at improving the urban economy. Specifically, its functions would be: (1) to comment on the urban impact of economic policy, (2) to evaluate the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the urban economy, (3) to study the multiplier effect and economic value of urban development programs, and (4) to collect and assess basic data necessary to make economic projections. The Council itself would consist of three nationally-known economists associated with institutions or organizations of some standing. One staff economist, serving as an executive aide to the Council, would be required to supervise the preparation of base papers and studies and to deal directly with consultants and Council members . Data collection could be handled through arrangements with an organization such as the National Planning Association. Editing, publication, and distribution of materials would be the responsibility of Urban America's Urban Information Center. The Urban Economic Council could be organized in two phases. In the period January 2 7- March 1 (19 6 7) the Council members wou ld be named, �URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 Page 2 the staff economist hired, and an initial meeting of the Council held. The period March 1-June 1 (1967) would be used to complete an initial threemonth project and to develop a plan for one-year operation. A Technical Advisory Committee would be established to guide the development of the Council's program and to help select the members of the Urban Economic Council. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 The members of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors, at the meeting held on January 9, 1967, agreed on the need for an Urban Economic Council. The establishment of such a council would provide a means for examining the impact of economic policy on urban areas, building an urban information bank, and collecting data relating directly to urban area needs. In addition, it would propose economic policies aimed at improving the urban economy. Specifically, its functions would be: (1) to comment on the urban impact of economic policy, (2) to evaluate the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the urban economy, (3) to study the multiplier effect and economic value of urban development programs, and (4) to collect and assess basic data necessary to make economic projections. The Council itself would consist of three nationally-known economists associated with institutions or organizations of some standing. One staff economist, serving as an executive aide to the Council, would be required to supervise the preparation of base papers and studies and to deal directly with consultants and Council members, Data collection could be handled through arrangements with an organization such as the National Planning Association. Editing, publication, and distribution of materials would be the responsibility of Urban America's Urban Information Center. The Urban Economic Council could be organized in two phases. In the period January 27-March 1 (1967) the Council members would be named, URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 Page 2 the staff economist hired, and an initial meeting of the Council held. The period March 1-June 1 (1967) would be used to complete an initial three- month project and to develop a plan for one-year operation. A Technical Advisory Committee would be established to guide the development of the Council's program and to help select the members of the Urban Economic Council.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 22, Document 3 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 22 Folder topic: Urban Alliance Committee | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/6eb6b689964dcc79524f970c709c33e8.pdf 10eccb1eae0f7f88fc176442f0ad7b7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. 1 January 27, 1967 The needs of our urban areas have been emphasized with increasing intensity during the past year. the ills of our cities. groups. There has been a continuing recitation of Concern for the cities has been expressed by many But there has been no molding of such groups to obtain a strong, unified voice, urging a national commitment to meeting these needs. Business groups, civil rights organizations, labor, religious institutions, and representatives of local governments have ex pressed concern individu a lly. They have not collectively expressed the need for a national commitment to meeting the problems of the cities. It is proposed that Urban America serve as a catalyst in bringing these groups together. The focal point is, of course, the Mayors, who are responsible for the administration of America's cities. It is proposed, therefore, that Urban America proceed to hold a series of meetings between representativ es of the component groups of an Urban Alliance and a representative group from the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors . These meetings would be for the purpose of developing an agenda for a national commitment to our cities . Concurrent with the holding of these preparatory meetings between the Mayors and each of the pro spective components i n the Alliance , w ill be the prep aration of specific staff work, includ ing : 1. a delineation of the magnitude of ur ba n ne eds 2. a r ecitatio n of th e e xtent to w hich c itie s have i ncreased e x penditures t o meet th ese n e eds �URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. 1 January 27, 1967 Page 2 3 . a description of those administrative and organizational innovations that cities have adopted in order to meet the increased demand for services 4. a statement on the importance, efficacy, and accomplishments of existing urban programs 5. a preliminary agenda paper outlining the basic· dement s of:. a nationa l commitmen t . Urban America proposes that it proceed immediately to the preparation of the staff papers and that it initiate meetings between the Mayor s and representatives of groups who will compose the Urban Alliance. Urban America also proposes that another meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors be scheduled in early spring to review the propo s ed a g e nda for the Urban Allia n ce a nd t o a pprove the next phas e of op eration. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. l January 27, 1967 The needs of our urban areas have been emphasized with increas- ing intensity during the past year. There has been a continuing recitation of the ills of our cities. Concern for the cities has been expressed by many groups. But there has been no molding of such groups to obtain a strong, unified voice, urging a national commitment to meeting these needs. Business groups, Civil rights organizations, labor, religious institutions, and repre- sentatives of local governments have expressed concern individually. They have not collectively expressed the need for a national commitment to meeting the problems of the cities. It is proposed that Urban America serve as a catalyst in bringing these groups together. The focal point is, of course, the Mayors, who are responsible for the administration of America's cities. It is proposed, there- fore, that Urban America proceed to hold a series of meetings between repre- sentatives of the component groups of an Urban Alliance and a representative group from the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors. These meetings would be for the purpose of developing an agenda for a national commitment to our cities. Concurrent with the holding of these preparatory meetings between the Mayors and each of the prospective components in the Alliance, will be the preparation of specific staff work, including: 1. a delineation of the magnitude of urban needs 2. a recitation of the extent to which cities have increased expenditures to meet these needs URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. 1 January 27, 1967 Page 2 3. a description of those administrative and organiza- tional innovations that cities have adopted in order to meet the increased demand for services 4. a statement on the importance, efficacy, and accom- plishments of existing urban programs 5. a preliminary agenda paper outlining the basic élements of-a national commitment. Urban America proposes that it proceed immediately to the prepara- tion of the staff papers and that it initiate meetings between the Mayors and representatives of groups who will compose the Urban Alliance. Urban America also proposes that another meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors be scheduled in early spring to review the proposed agenda for the Urban Alliance and to approve the next phase of operation.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 22, Document 2 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 22 Folder topic: Urban Alliance Committee | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b0569a24214b8ff734b7d72a847a3fbf.pdf 10c2086c405d89358774965ad57fe1f8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE O9ar llll!!t :P a pa Ho. 3 Janu9,ry 27, 1967 The Urban Alliance should engage in a broad range of programs to gain public attention and support for the ne e ds of urban areas. Many of these programs should be specially designed to establish a liaison with a specific group by stressing a commu nity o f i nterest with t h at grou p , t h ereby drawing it into the Alliance. These programs will be aimed as much at forming the Alliance as at fui:th e ring i ts o b jectives. For e x a mple: (1) A co nferenc e on mass tra nsit mi ght b e a ve hicle for developing ti e s w ith t he steel industry, the s p ac e indus t ry, the e lec t ro nics i n dustry, t h e railro ads . (2) A bro ad -s cale v oter registratio n drive on a n atio na l urban scale t o i n sur e great e r p a rticip ation in t he d emo cra t ic process might b e s pon s ored with c i vil right s grou p s, c hurc h es and lab o r u n ions . (3) A s t u dy group on the u se o f co mputers a nd s y s tem s a n a l y sis t o moderni z e governm e ntal o pera t ions might stimu late general s upp o rt amo ng the bus i ne ss commu nity . (4) A jo int proje c t t o d e velo p new tec hniq u e s of hous ing rehabilitatio n mi g ht b e u nderta ken w ith the l u mbe r i ndustry . Pro gram s mu s t a l so be deve lop e d w hi ch w ill defi ne the l o ng - r a n g e go als o f t he Urban Allia n ce and whic h w i ll fo c us attention on urban ne e ds. (1 ) A tas k forc e o f Mayor s could cond u c t on-site inspecti on s o f the e ffort s o f vari ous c ities to d eal with ma jor problems. The i n spection tour �' / PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE Agena& Pdper No . 3 January 27 , 1967 Page 2 would bring national attention to the ability of cities to handle problems such as law enforcement and urban renewa l. (2) The Urban Economic Council could bring an urban perspective to national economic policy considerations and could help project the needs o f localities for financial assistance for service programs and physical development projects. (3) A movie or television program cou ld be designed to emphasize the needs of cities as well as the ability of cities to deal with their problems if given adequate finan c ial assistance. For example , a tour o f a blighted area in c ity #1 might be followed by a view of an urban renewal project i n a similar area in city #2 ; a description of l arge - scale unempJ,oyment in city #2 might then be followed by a tour of a manpower program in city #1. (4) Conferences might be organized for Mayors and ·deans of Schools o f Public Administration to discuss the multiplicity of demands on an urban administrator. (5) A series of monographs might be produced on various problems with case h is tories of the different ways in which different cities have dealt with the problem. (6) Magazine articles should be sti mulated on dramatic urban programs. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE eA Peer January 27, 1967 The Urban Alliance should engage in a broad range of programs to gain public attention and support for the needs of urban areas. Many of these programs should be specially designed to establish a liaison with a specific group by stressing a community of interest with that group, thereby drawing it into the Alliance. These programs will be aimed as much at forming the Alliance as at furthering its objectives. For example: (1) A conference on mass transit might be a vehicle tor developing ties with the steel industry, the space industry, the electronics industry, the railroads. (2) A broad-scale voter registration drive on a national urban scale to insure greater partici- pation in the democratic process might be sponsored with civil rights groups, churches and labor unions. (3) A study group on the use of computers and systems analysis to modernize governmental operations might stimulate general support among the business community. (4) A joint project to develop new techniques of housing rehabilitation might be undertaken with the lumber industry. Programs must also be developed which will define the long-range goals of the Urban Alliance and which will focus attention on urban needs. (1) A task force of Mayors could conduct on-site inspections of the efforts of various cities to deal with major problems. The inspection tour PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE er | January 27, 1967 Page 2 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) would bring national attention to the ability of cities to handle problems such as law enforcement and urban renewal. The Urban Economic Council could bring an urban perspective to national economic policy considerations and could help project the needs of localities for financial assistance for service programs and physical development projecis. A movie or television program could be designed to emphasize the needs of cities as well as the ability of cities to deal with their problems if given adequate financial assistance. For ex- ample, a tour of a blighted area in city #1 might be followed by a view of an urban renewal project in a similar area in city #2; a description of large-scale unemployment in city #2 might then be followed by a tour of a manpower program in city #1. Conferences might be organized for Mayors and deans of Schools of Public Administration to discuss the multiplicity of demands on an urban administrator. A series of monographs might be produced on various problems with case histories of the different ways in which different cities have dealt with the problem. Magazine articles should be stimulated on dramatic urban programs.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 22, Document 1 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 22 Folder topic: Urban Alliance Committee | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/09e74af1ecf178c90e4c55b755cbc794.pdf a31cac306c6ce03d198ffab10c98d19e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE O9ar llll!!t :P a pa Ho. 3 Janu9,ry 27, 1967 The Urban Alliance should engage in a broad range of programs to gain public attention and support for the ne e ds of urban areas. Many of these programs should be specially designed to establish a liaison with a specific group by stressing a commu nity o f i nterest with t h at grou p , t h ereby drawing it into the Alliance. These programs will be aimed as much at forming the Alliance as at fui:th e ring i ts o b jectives. For e x a mple: (1) A co nferenc e on mass tra nsit mi ght b e a ve hicle for developing ti e s w ith t he steel industry, the s p ac e indus t ry, the e lec t ro nics i n dustry, t h e railro ads . (2) A bro ad -s cale v oter registratio n drive on a n atio na l urban scale t o i n sur e great e r p a rticip ation in t he d emo cra t ic process might b e s pon s ored with c i vil right s grou p s, c hurc h es and lab o r u n ions . (3) A s t u dy group on the u se o f co mputers a nd s y s tem s a n a l y sis t o moderni z e governm e ntal o pera t ions might stimu late general s upp o rt amo ng the bus i ne ss commu nity . (4) A jo int proje c t t o d e velo p new tec hniq u e s of hous ing rehabilitatio n mi g ht b e u nderta ken w ith the l u mbe r i ndustry . Pro gram s mu s t a l so be deve lop e d w hi ch w ill defi ne the l o ng - r a n g e go als o f t he Urban Allia n ce and whic h w i ll fo c us attention on urban ne e ds. (1 ) A tas k forc e o f Mayor s could cond u c t on-site inspecti on s o f the e ffort s o f vari ous c ities to d eal with ma jor problems. The i n spection tour �' / PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE Agena& Pdper No . 3 January 27 , 1967 Page 2 would bring national attention to the ability of cities to handle problems such as law enforcement and urban renewa l. (2) The Urban Economic Council could bring an urban perspective to national economic policy considerations and could help project the needs o f localities for financial assistance for service programs and physical development projects. (3) A movie or television program cou ld be designed to emphasize the needs of cities as well as the ability of cities to deal with their problems if given adequate finan c ial assistance. For example , a tour o f a blighted area in c ity #1 might be followed by a view of an urban renewal project i n a similar area in city #2 ; a description of l arge - scale unempJ,oyment in city #2 might then be followed by a tour of a manpower program in city #1. (4) Conferences might be organized for Mayors and ·deans of Schools o f Public Administration to discuss the multiplicity of demands on an urban administrator. (5) A series of monographs might be produced on various problems with case h is tories of the different ways in which different cities have dealt with the problem. (6) Magazine articles should be sti mulated on dramatic urban programs. �URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. 1 January 27, 1967 The needs of our urban areas have been emphasized with increasing intensity during the past year. the ills of our cities. groups. There has been a continuing recitation of Concern for the cities has been expressed by many But there has been no molding of such groups to obtain a strong, unified voice, urging a national commitment to meeting these needs. Business groups, civil rights organizations, labor, religious institutions, and representatives of local governments have ex pressed concern individu a lly. They have not collectively expressed the need for a national commitment to meeting the problems of the cities. It is proposed that Urban America serve as a catalyst in bringing these groups together. The focal point is, of course, the Mayors, who are responsible for the administration of America's cities. It is proposed, therefore, that Urban America proceed to hold a series of meetings between representativ es of the component groups of an Urban Alliance and a representative group from the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors . These meetings would be for the purpose of developing an agenda for a national commitment to our cities . Concurrent with the holding of these preparatory meetings between the Mayors and each of the pro spective components i n the Alliance , w ill be the prep aration of specific staff work, includ ing : 1. a delineation of the magnitude of ur ba n ne eds 2. a r ecitatio n of th e e xtent to w hich c itie s have i ncreased e x penditures t o meet th ese n e eds �URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. 1 January 27, 1967 Page 2 3 . a description of those administrative and organizational innovations that cities have adopted in order to meet the increased demand for services 4. a statement on the importance, efficacy, and accomplishments of existing urban programs 5. a preliminary agenda paper outlining the basic· dement s of:. a nationa l commitmen t . Urban America proposes that it proceed immediately to the preparation of the staff papers and that it initiate meetings between the Mayor s and representatives of groups who will compose the Urban Alliance. Urban America also proposes that another meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors be scheduled in early spring to review the propo s ed a g e nda for the Urban Allia n ce a nd t o a pprove the next phas e of op eration. �URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 The members of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors, at the meeting held on January 9, 1967, agreed on the need for an Urban Economic Council. The establishment of such a council would provide a means for examining the impact of economic policy on urban areas , building an urban information bank, and collecting data relating directly to urban area needs. In addition, it would propose economic policies aimed at improving the urban economy. Specifically, its functions would be: (1) to comment on the urban impact of economic policy, (2) to evaluate the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the urban economy, (3) to study the multiplier effect and economic value of urban development programs, and (4) to collect and assess basic data necessary to make economic projections. The Council itself would consist of three nationally-known economists associated with institutions or organizations of some standing. One staff economist, serving as an executive aide to the Council, would be required to supervise the preparation of base papers and studies and to deal directly with consultants and Council members . Data collection could be handled through arrangements with an organization such as the National Planning Association. Editing, publication, and distribution of materials would be the responsibility of Urban America's Urban Information Center. The Urban Economic Council could be organized in two phases. In the period January 2 7- March 1 (19 6 7) the Council members wou ld be named, �URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 Page 2 the staff economist hired, and an initial meeting of the Council held. The period March 1-June 1 (1967) would be used to complete an initial threemonth project and to develop a plan for one-year operation. A Technical Advisory Committee would be established to guide the development of the Council's program and to help select the members of the Urban Economic Council. �l January 20th MEMORANDUM TO: Ann FROM: Dan The Urban American meeting will include a luncheon at 12: 30 Friday, January 27th at the M adison Hotel. Luncheon and session following should be o:ver no later than 4:3 0 pm. Also ask Mr. Allen if he has seen any news articles about Steven Currier and his wife being lost on airplane in the Bahamas. �URBAN AMER ICA INC . 1717 Massachu setts Ave ., N.W. Was hington, D.C. 20036 (202 ) 265-2224 January 20, 1967 Wil liam L. Slayton Executive Vice President ? , The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia L--- ·· ···· · Dear Mr. Mayor: In accordance with Mr. Stephen Currier's letter to you of January 13, I am enclosing a copy of the minutes of the January 9, 1967, meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors. Our January 27 meeting is set for 12:30 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Room of the Madison Hotel in Washington, D. C. I should appreciate it very much if you or one of your staff members would notify Mr. Ron Linton of our office by Tues day, January 24, as to whether or not you plan to attend. If it is possible at this time, please also list the names of the people who will accompany you. Mr. James W. Rouse, president of The Rouse Company in Baltimore, will serve as chairman of the meeting, representing Urban America. Enclosure �AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting January 9, 1967 The first meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors was called to order by Mr. Step hen R. Currier at 10 a . m. on January 9 , 19 6 7 , in the Board Room of Urban America. Participating in that meeting were Mayors Theodore R. McKeldin of Baltimore, Thomas G. Currigan of Denver, Jerome P. Cavanagh of Detroit, Robert King High of Miami, Henry W. Maier o f Milwaukee, John V. Lindsay of New York City, Joseph M. Barr of Pittsburgh, and Harold Tollefson of Tacoma . Unable to attend were Mayors John F. Collins of Boston, Terry D. Schrunk of Portland (Ore.), and John F .' Shelley of San Francisco. Unable to attend, but represented by staff members, were Mayors Ivan Allen, Jr. of Atlanta, Richard J . Daley of Chicago, Richard C . Lee of New Haven , and James H. J . Tate of Philadelphia. Mr. Currier opened the session by stressing the importance of obtaining a national commitment to meet urban needs . He outlined various needs to be met: the need for a more definitive statement of urban problems, the need to tell the story of the performance of cities in the line of self help , the need to gain a greater commitment for cities from Federal appropriations, the need to mobilize support from a variety of interest groups (such as business, labor, civil rights, education) . Mayor Lindsay emphasized the need for consolidation of existing pro grams , rather than cutbacks on any of them. resources was crucial to the governing of cities . He said lack of financial �AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9, 1967 Page 2 Mayor Cavanagh maintained that the Great Society programs themselves have been successful - the financing of the programs has been the failure. In any ' ~,vent, it\ ould be "catastrophic" if any of these programs were cut back. \ \ \ Mayor 'Cavanagh noted that mayors were looked upon in Washington ._ \ ' \ as "speciai'i nterest p~eaders." \ He suggested that Urban America be the catalyst \ in putting together a national coalition for urban improvement and said that ·the calling of thi;:; initial meeting had been most helpful. Continuance of lobbying by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities is not enough; a broad new coalition is needed (education, civil rights, labor, business). Mayor Cavanagh also suggested the forming of a Council of Economic Advisors for Cities to serve as an information resource to mayors. Such an information bank would be drawn upon for discussion of Fed e ral a llocations to cities and in the formation of alternatives to Federal economic policy. Mayor McKeldin commented that money could solve most of Baltimore's problems. He concurred with Mayor Lindsay's discouragement at th e l ack of financial resources available to cities. In Baltimore , he explained, there is only one form of taxation - the property t ax; since many people are leaving the city, this tax base is dwindling. The City is now fightin g for a payroll tax, though the people are against it. Mayor Currigan said that t ra ns portation i s one of the bigge st problems in Denver and that there i s no a lternative except public ownership. His c ity is also pressed "to the w a ll" by the tax s ituation; De nver has a sa l es and a prope.rty t ax, but the State Constitution prohibits a much-needed income t ax . �AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9, 19 6 7 Page 3 Mayor Currigan stressed his hope that the mayors stay united in their efforts. He was concerned that Urban America might begin competing with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities, the latter two being "too splintered" already. He mentioned that time is a critical factor and that he hoped this meeting could lead to a program of action. . Mr. Currier interjected a definition of Urban America's role in rel a- tion to the other groups. Urban America will act, he said, as a voice for citizens groups (business , public, etc.). Mayor High pointed up the misunderstanding on the part of the public when it comes to urban programs and n eeds. "Somehow we have not gotten a cross the rol e cities play, that the destiny of the country is wrapped u p in cities." The press makes a fetish of deprecating cities , and people look upon the Great Society as a handout and react to it with horror. Mayor Cav anagh commented that many people think cities aren't imaginative when they must try to s olve their own problems but that actually, many imaginative programs translated into Federal legislation have originated in cities (e.g. Model Cities , urban renewal, and the poverty program). Mayor Tollefson warned against interpreting the last election to mean there should be a cutback on Federal programs. He suggested the first step be to present the problems to Congress and the second, telling people in cities that these programs are needed and good. Mayor Maier said it is imperative to tackle the probl em of allocation o f resource s and that the tactic of using a n e utral forc e (Urban Am eric a ) to proj e ct �AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9 , 19 6 7 Page 4 this agenda item is a good one. The National League of Cities has been con-,- ducting an educational campaign on resources, but the League cannot do it alone. A broad alliance of ad hoc groups and special task forces is needed. This has been done in Milwaukee to organize forc~s in order to attack the state legislature. He mentioned gratitude to Urban America for offering to take on this task. Mayor Barr said the greatest thing Urban America could do was to get to people the mayors can't reach as easily (e.g. businessmen). As the mayors' biggest enemy he cited columnists' interpretations of the elections . Mr. Slayton directed the discussion to the method of forming a national coalition with the following questions: should we plan a meeting with mayors and the nation's top business leaders, civil rights leaders, etc.? should Urban America undertake some special studies or publish some certain publications? Patrick Healy of the National League of Cities offered two suggestions fo r relieving the financial burden on cities : (1) have the Federal Government completely re sponsible fo r welfare (payments and administration) , since it is a national problem, and (2) have states compl-3t ely responsible for schools and education (60% of property taxes goes for welfare and schools) . He mentioned that we shouldn't ignore state action to meet urban n eeds , saying that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been concerned over a lack of state action in this a rea . John Gunther of the U.S . Conference of Mayor s emphasized the need fo r a n ational or ganization of local groups . �l \ \ \ AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9, 1967 Page 5 Mr. Gunther praised the idea of a Council of Economic Advisors because of the need for solid information in the local government sector. He suggested, however, that the emphasis be placed on information-gathering rather than on advising . He urged the systematic collection of information. Mayor Cavanagh suggested that Urban America proceed along the following lines: (1) start sounding out the national coalition idea - i.e. investigate the mechanics of forming such a coalition, (2) study the possible ./ structure of a Council of Economic Advisors, (3) examine feasible ways of establishing the credibility of urban l e aders (emphasizing a new bree d -of leadership and narrowing of the credibility gap). In line with the latter, place greater emphasis on programs considered good today and the source from which the y originated. At the suggestion of Mayor Cavanagh, it was decided to hold another me e ting of the same group, to be held on January 2 7 (luncheon and a n aft e rnoon meeting) . It w as a lso a greed tha t c e rta in sta t e me nts should be in - cluded in any comments to press people: (1) that there are many other leaders and inte re s t group s i n the country which th e mayors propos e to a s k to join t hem in a rticula ting th e needs o f our urba n a reas , (2) tha t thi s w as more than a meeting to discuss w a ys of getting more Fe d era l money , and (3) that it would b e catastrophic t o c ut back expenditure s for c urrent Federal programe. Th e meeting w as a djourned a t 3 p. m . aft er fina l editing of t h e press release. The next meeti n g will be held at 12: 30 p.m. on January 27, 1967. �r I 1 CITY OF .ATLANTA January 13, 196 7 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS, Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Director of Governmental Liaison MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Dan Sweat Subject: Urban America Conference Attached is a clipping from the Washington Post reporting on the Mayors Conference which I attended for you in Washington on Monday, January 9. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled fo r noon on Januar y 27. Urban America is to: 1. Follow up on steps to form the coalition of Mayors and other key groups such as busine ss, labor, civil rights, etc. 2. E x plore means to structure an economic advisory board for cities, possibly similar to the President's C o uncil of Economic Advisors for the Federal Gove rnment. 3. Make suggestions and recommendations toward a b etter public relations pro gram to make known the good thin g s cities are doing. I would strongly urge that yo u attend the J anuary 27 meeting if at all possible. I fee l that this group needs your personal �l Mayor Allen Page Two January 13, 1967 assistance and that the City of Atlanta will benefit greatly from your participation with this group. I had an interesting conversation with Stephen Currier, President of Urban America, while at the meetingo Mr. Currier said he was anxious to come to Atlanta and get a chance to me et you and that his organization intended to assist our housing efforts in some significant wayo Although he wasn't sure as to what form this assistance would take he indicated very keen interest and the desire that they do participate. As you know, Mro Currier 1 s main occupation is giving away his money and I think we are in an ideal position to offe r our services in seeing that some of it gets spent for the best possible good of mankindo DS:fy �URBAN AMERICA INC . 1717 Massach usetts Ave., N.W. Wash ington, D.C. 20036 (202) 265-2224 January 13, 1967 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Mayor: I sincerely regret that circumstances prevented your joining the mayors on January 9. I am grateful that you were able to send a representative, who, I trust, has informed you of what took place. The meeting was most successful, and we agreed to reconvene on January 2 7 . At that time we expect to consider steps to implement the mayors' requests for establishment of an urban coalition and an urban economic council. Background papers are now being prepared. You will be sent a copy of the Minutes of the January 9 meeting. Arrangements have been made for a luncheon and afternoon meeting in the Mount Vernon Room of the Madison Hotel, beginning at 12: 3 0 p. m. on January 2 7. It will be my pleasure to have you as a guest for luncheon; I look forward to seeing you then . Sincerely yours, \r ,;i kiM -~. ~ ~t~n R. Currier President �NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (Formerly American Municipal Associa t ion) CITY BU IL DING, 1 61 2 K STREET , N . W., WASHINGTON , D. C., 2 0 0 0 6 NATIONAL LEGISLATIV ULLETI J anuary 12 , 196 7 THE 90TI! CONGRESS mm The Tone - go slow A cautious and conciliatory P~esident Johnson presented his fifth State o f the Union message to Congress Tuesday ni ght, Th e new Congres s had already indicat ed its mood by denying one of its members a seat and by selecting some c ons ervatives f or leader= ship positions . Congress responded qui ckly t o the mi l d " Guns and Butter" Administrati on pr ogram ,, In the face ~fa proposal to raise income taxes (less th an enough t o balance t he budget) prevailing Congress i onal attitude seemed to f avor reducing t he already minimal f unding of many domestic programs . The recommended 6% i ncome surtax receive d ·polite support at best . Nevertheless 9 cit ies ha,re reas on to be cautiously optimistic. While neither the President ' s message nor the Congressional response represented a strong convict ion that there is urgency in attacking the obvious "Cr isis of the Citi es / ' t he Presiden t di d s t ate his support of a number of essential fe deral-urb an programs ,e Mission - retreat and regroup As lawmakers returned to Washington they were admonished by Senate lajority Leader Mike Mansfield not to anticipate many new Administration proposals but to concentrate on a "major re-examination" of existing programs . This followe d on the heels of demands by Democratic Governors to slow the pace set by the 89th Congress. The President agreed. As the first of his four steps "to carry f orward our progress" the President sai d , "We must see to it that these new programs work effectively •••• Every program will be thoroughly evaluated. Grant-in-aid programs will be improved and simplified ••• 0 11 The President stated a frequently hcal"d complaint that could further delay additional federal commitments to meet urban area needs. Each State, county and city needs to examine its capacity for government in today's world. Some will need to reorganize and reshape their methods of administration--as we are doing. Others will need to revise the ir constitutions and their laws to bring them up to date--as we are doinge Above alls we must find ways in which the Multitudes of small jurisdictions can be brought together more efficiently . The Commitment - "to continue to build a better A.ilerica" 'rhe President rededicated the Administration to the support of a number of programs of ·.mary interest to cities: "I recommend we intensif{ our efforts to give the poor a chance to join (over) 1 �the Nation ' s progress ooooI urge s pecia l methods and speci a l f unds to r each Amer i cans t rapped i n the ghettos of our c itie s = and through Head St art to reacn out t o our young c ni.ldr enn" "We shoul d t ransform our decayi ng s lums i nt o pl a ces of decency t hrough t he landmark Model Cities Progr am o I intend to seek for t his effort the f ull amount Congress authorized l ast year"" "We shoul d call upon t he genius of priva t e i ndustry and t he most advanced t e chnology to help rebui l d our citie s , " " We shoul d vastly expand t he fight for clean air wit h a t ot al a tt ack on pol= lution at its s ource noo 11 " We shoul d carry t o e very corner of the Nat ion our campaign for a Beautiful Amer i ca - creati ng mor e narks, mor e s eashores , and more open spa ces oooo 11 The Safe St reet s an d Cri me Cont rol Act of 1967 = t he one ma j or new proposa l In cont rast t o t he rhetorica l t reat ment of other 11 ~ban probl ems and programs , t he Pr es ident spelled out det ails of an "allout effort t o attack crime o" The Pr es i dent prooosed federal grant s t o s t at e and l ocal commun ities of -9 0% of t he cost of devel oping s t at e and l ocal plans to combat crime ~ -60% of the cost of t rain i ng new t a ctical uni ts , devel oping inst ant ~ommun i cations and s pecial alarm systems ~ and int roduc ing t he l atest 3quipment and t echniques to combat crime ~ - 50% of t he cost of crime l aboratories and police a cademy=type centers t o a s sure t he best-tra i ned equipped oolice~ and "We will recommend new met hods to prevent juven ile deliquent s f rom be comi ng adult del inquents o We wi l l s eek new part nerships with State s and r; i t ies t o deal with t he narcotics problem , " Congressional Leadership Shifts In the Senat e , conservative Robert Co Byrd (D=WoVa o) defe a ted Pennsylvania liber a l J ose ph S Clarke by a vot e of 35~28 for the posi t ion of Secretary of t he Senate Democrat i c Conferen ce , t he t hird=ranking Democratic leaa~rship position in t he Senate , California' s conservative junior Senator, George Murphy, defeated Hugh Scott, Pennsyl vania moderate , for chai rmanship of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee o The deat h of Rep o John E, Fogarty (D- Roi n ) on the opening dav represents a s e ver e bl ow to suppor t ers of health legisla tion o Forgary has been chairman of t he House Appropr iati ons Subcommittee on Labor, Healthi Education and Welfare o Re p o Carl Do Perkins (D=Ky o) succeeds Adam Clayton Powell (D=N, Y, ) as chairman of t he House Educa tion and Labor Committee , Perkins has been a strong supporter of Admini s t r at ion l eg= islation dur i ng the 89th Congress , �-3~ , Rules - another debate The Senate started its work this week wi~h its annual debate over amending Rule 22~ the cloture proce dure for ending filibus ters. The Rule is not likely to be altered t h i s year. Debate will continue into next week House leade rship lost an opening day skirmish when t he House refused to retain the 21- day rule adopte d by the 89th Congress . That rule perm its the Speaker to call upon a l egi slati ve committee to call up a bill favorably reported if the bill had not been cons i dered by the House Rules Committee with 21 days This could result in a showdown or bl ocking of key Administration legislation, House leaders have another ace to play -- t he Rul es Committee may have two liberals added to its membersh i p to outvote its current conse rvative aH gnment headed by its new chairman William M. Colmer ( D-Miss.) . Colmer r eplaced Howard w. Smith (D-Va . ) who was not returned t o Congress . Coming Up The Senate Subcommi ttee on Intergovernmental Relations (Muskiea Chm.) will resume heari ngs on the effectiveness of grant-in- aid programs, Governors will appear t he last week in January. Local government spokesmen will testify February 6~7 and 9 , House Ways and Means Committee (Mills, Chm.) will open its activity with considerat ion of Social Security Amendments. It will not ge t to the proposed income tax incre as e until early April . President's budget message is expected to reach Congress about January 24. Details of State of the Union recommendations should start flowing to the Congress abo ut the same time. Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution (Muskie, Chm.) will hold hearings on automotive air pollution during February i n Los Ange les, Denver, and Detroit, Other hearings in New York and Wash i ngton and other cities will be scheduled later. �t r I I ' ~ ~ t ·1 ., ,,, . �ATLANTA,GEOROIA a;::;IP FROM: Dan E. Sweat, Jr. D For your information D Please refer to the attached correspondence and -make the necessary reply. D Advise me the status of the attached . FORM 2 5·4-S �ATLANTA,GEORGIA P HON E J A. 2•4 4 63 Ivan All e n , Jr. , May or 4 -,~~ fa/11111 i.tu ~-ti 4rtlt �Mayors Seek Coalition to Fight Crisis in Cities By Robert E. Baker concerned with the quality of "Ideas .are pretty perWashington Post staff Writer life in cities, whose pTesident, suasive," he s,aid. EiaM. big-dty mayors-led Stephen R. Currier, had invit- Bwt Detroi-t's Cavana gh by Repub1ican J ohn v. Lind- ed t~e mayors to yesterday's added tha1;, th~ ~oalition w~~ld say of New York and Demo- meeting. a1~~ haye polit1c,al muscle. . crat Jerome P. Cavanagh of itJhe mayor~ told reporte,r s O~v~ously, every mayor 1~ Detroit-yesterday called for after the sessrnn thait they.had a pol!trcal creature of sorts, a new coalition" to fight the talked about the problems of he said. crises in the cities. their cities and _how they have Cavanagh said the Urban attempted to handle them. America coalition effort . g h Th e gro up , mee trn ere on Th · t o wou ld diff er· m · 1·ts emp h as1s · ne,rt s· tep, th ey sa1'd , rs t e eve o f P res1.d e n t J oh nso n's ste b1' h r t f · T f th u s c f f State of the Union message, fe a his alit_1s o d ptnon iehs Mrom e d. . then erenti~e ol ,also defend ed present F ederal ·or_ t e coa ion an o re~c ay:rs an . . e a, ona programs and said it would be a_gieemenit on common obJec- Lea.,ue of C1ti~s. He heads "catastrophic" i£ they were tivTebs. t. d th t th bt ot_h gdroups,_twh1icbhbh e cU.harbaccut back. ey s' resse .a ey e-nze_ as ci Y . 0 ies. r an . . . . . were concerned with more Amenca, h e sa1d, w!ll ha ve a ,thThe coaht10 n env1s1011ed Id · t byf ,tihan Federal money · Currier broader base. and will be "an ~o nsis od said they would solici1t help articulate voice on the nationb e. mayors1 bwou usmess, a or u~1?ns . an from "many other iruterests in a l level." leaders of the c1v1l rights this country." Cavanagh, who previously movemeint . Cited as city problems were had called on P.resident JohnThe purpose is to develop a dwindling taxes, rising wel- son to r econsider any planned n ational consensus that will fare costs, housing deteriora- cuts in poverty, housing and make the solutions to urban tion , shorta,g es of operating education programs, yesterday proble ms a top national prior- reve nue and trapsortation took the occasion to sup port ity. snarls. the full $200-million funding The catalyst for forming tl~e Currier described the coali- of •the War on P overty's comcoalition is Urban America, tion effoz,t as an educational munity action programs. Inc., a non-profit organization one t hait would project ideas. New York's Lindsay put in 1 I a plug for "reasonable" funding of the Administration's demonstration cities program and said the Fede~al Gove_rnment should consider taking over ~l welfare programs. The action by the mayors yesterday was significant for two r easo ns. It fw:,ther voiced their supp-01,t of antipoverty · program s, r eiportedly now m · j eop~?~· which some of them had mrtially opposed. And the proposed coalition may provide new spirit and direction for the civil rights movement. M ayors ,a tten d'mg ..c·h,e u r b am Americ,a session, ;in addition to Cavanagh and were Theodore R. McKel Jr. of BaltimoTe' T. G. cu g.an of Denver;' Robert · Hi.Lgh of Miami; Henry Maier of Milwaukee; Jose M. Bairr of Pibtsburgh, Harold Tollefson of Taco Wash . Also attend'"" were r e sentatives of u ,.,Mayors Iv • A~en Jr. of Atlanta, John Collins of Bos,ton, Richard Daley of Chicago, Richard Lee of New Haven, James J. Tate of Philadelph ia, Te Schrunk of Portland o I f h II an d J o h n . F . "'· o e ey o Fra'llcisco. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE eA Peer January 27, 1967 The Urban Alliance should engage in a broad range of programs to gain public attention and support for the needs of urban areas. Many of these programs should be specially designed to establish a liaison with a specific group by stressing a community of interest with that group, thereby drawing it into the Alliance. These programs will be aimed as much at forming the Alliance as at furthering its objectives. For example: (1) A conference on mass transit might be a vehicle tor developing ties with the steel industry, the space industry, the electronics industry, the railroads. (2) A broad-scale voter registration drive on a national urban scale to insure greater partici- pation in the democratic process might be sponsored with civil rights groups, churches and labor unions. (3) A study group on the use of computers and systems analysis to modernize governmental operations might stimulate general support among the business community. (4) A joint project to develop new techniques of housing rehabilitation might be undertaken with the lumber industry. Programs must also be developed which will define the long-range goals of the Urban Alliance and which will focus attention on urban needs. (1) A task force of Mayors could conduct on-site inspections of the efforts of various cities to deal with major problems. The inspection tour PROGRAM IDEAS FOR THE ALLIANCE er | January 27, 1967 Page 2 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) would bring national attention to the ability of cities to handle problems such as law enforcement and urban renewal. The Urban Economic Council could bring an urban perspective to national economic policy considerations and could help project the needs of localities for financial assistance for service programs and physical development projecis. A movie or television program could be designed to emphasize the needs of cities as well as the ability of cities to deal with their problems if given adequate financial assistance. For ex- ample, a tour of a blighted area in city #1 might be followed by a view of an urban renewal project in a similar area in city #2; a description of large-scale unemployment in city #2 might then be followed by a tour of a manpower program in city #1. Conferences might be organized for Mayors and deans of Schools of Public Administration to discuss the multiplicity of demands on an urban administrator. A series of monographs might be produced on various problems with case histories of the different ways in which different cities have dealt with the problem. Magazine articles should be stimulated on dramatic urban programs. URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. l January 27, 1967 The needs of our urban areas have been emphasized with increas- ing intensity during the past year. There has been a continuing recitation of the ills of our cities. Concern for the cities has been expressed by many groups. But there has been no molding of such groups to obtain a strong, unified voice, urging a national commitment to meeting these needs. Business groups, Civil rights organizations, labor, religious institutions, and repre- sentatives of local governments have expressed concern individually. They have not collectively expressed the need for a national commitment to meeting the problems of the cities. It is proposed that Urban America serve as a catalyst in bringing these groups together. The focal point is, of course, the Mayors, who are responsible for the administration of America's cities. It is proposed, there- fore, that Urban America proceed to hold a series of meetings between repre- sentatives of the component groups of an Urban Alliance and a representative group from the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors. These meetings would be for the purpose of developing an agenda for a national commitment to our cities. Concurrent with the holding of these preparatory meetings between the Mayors and each of the prospective components in the Alliance, will be the preparation of specific staff work, including: 1. a delineation of the magnitude of urban needs 2. a recitation of the extent to which cities have increased expenditures to meet these needs URBAN ALLIANCE Agenda Paper No. 1 January 27, 1967 Page 2 3. a description of those administrative and organiza- tional innovations that cities have adopted in order to meet the increased demand for services 4. a statement on the importance, efficacy, and accom- plishments of existing urban programs 5. a preliminary agenda paper outlining the basic élements of-a national commitment. Urban America proposes that it proceed immediately to the prepara- tion of the staff papers and that it initiate meetings between the Mayors and representatives of groups who will compose the Urban Alliance. Urban America also proposes that another meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors be scheduled in early spring to review the proposed agenda for the Urban Alliance and to approve the next phase of operation. URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 The members of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors, at the meeting held on January 9, 1967, agreed on the need for an Urban Economic Council. The establishment of such a council would provide a means for examining the impact of economic policy on urban areas, building an urban information bank, and collecting data relating directly to urban area needs. In addition, it would propose economic policies aimed at improving the urban economy. Specifically, its functions would be: (1) to comment on the urban impact of economic policy, (2) to evaluate the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the urban economy, (3) to study the multiplier effect and economic value of urban development programs, and (4) to collect and assess basic data necessary to make economic projections. The Council itself would consist of three nationally-known economists associated with institutions or organizations of some standing. One staff economist, serving as an executive aide to the Council, would be required to supervise the preparation of base papers and studies and to deal directly with consultants and Council members, Data collection could be handled through arrangements with an organization such as the National Planning Association. Editing, publication, and distribution of materials would be the responsibility of Urban America's Urban Information Center. The Urban Economic Council could be organized in two phases. In the period January 27-March 1 (1967) the Council members would be named, URBAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL Agenda Paper No. 2 January 27, 1967 Page 2 the staff economist hired, and an initial meeting of the Council held. The period March 1-June 1 (1967) would be used to complete an initial three- month project and to develop a plan for one-year operation. A Technical Advisory Committee would be established to guide the development of the Council's program and to help select the members of the Urban Economic Council. January 20th MEMORANDUM TO: Ann FROM: Dan The Urban American meeting will include a luncheon at 12:30 Friday, January 27th at the Madison Hotel. Luncheon and session following should be ofer no later than 4:30 pm. Also ask Mr. Allen if he has seen any news articles about Steven Currier and his wife being lost on airplane in the Bahamas. URBAN AMERICA INC. 1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 265-2224 William L. Slayton Executive Vice President January 20, 1967 fone © Dyn Sweat The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta i City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Mayor: In accordance with Mr. Stephen Currier's letter to you of January 13, Iam enclosing a copy of the minutes of the January 9, 1967, meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors. Our January 27 meeting is set for 12:30 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Room of the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. I should appreciate it very much if you or one of your staff members would notify Mr. Ron Linton of our office by Tues- day, January 24, as to whether or not you plan to attend. If it is possible at this time, please also list the names of the people who will accompany you. Mr. James W. Rouse, president of The Rouse Company in Baltimore, will serve as chairman of the meeting, repre- senting Urban America. LL. yours, William L. Sla Executive (~ President Enclosure AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting January 9, 1967 The first meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Mayors was called to order by Mr. Stephen R. Currier at 10 a.m. on January 9, 1967, in the Board Room sit Urban America. Participating in that meeting were Mayors Theodore R. McKeldin of Baltimore, Thomas G. Currigan of Denver, Jerome P. Cavanagh of Detroit, Robert King High of Miami, Henry W. Maier of Milwaukee, John Vv. Lindsay of New York City, Joseph M. Barr of Pittsburgh, and Harold Tollefson of Tacoma. Unable to attend were Mayors John F. Collins of Boston, Terry D. Schrunk of Portland (Ore.), and John F.' Shelley of San Francisco. Unable to attend, but represented by staff members, were Mayors Ivan Allen, Jr. of Atlanta, Richard J. Daley of Chicago, Richard C. Lee of New Haven, and James H. J. Tate of Philadelphia. Mr. Currier opened the session by stressing the importance of ob- taining a national commitment to meet urban needs. He outlined various needs to be met: the need fora more JaraEiE mKERER of urban problems, the Axed to tell the story of the performance of cities in the line of self help, the need to gain a greater commitment for cities from Federal appropriations, the need to mobilize support from a variety of interest groups (such as business, labor, civil rights, education). Mayor Lindsay emphasized the need for consolidation of existing programs, rather than cutbacks on any of them. He said lack of financial resources was crucial to the governing of cities. AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9, 1967 Page 2 Mayor Cavanagh maintained that the Great Society programs them- selves have been successful - the financing of the avagrenis has been the failure. In any event, it would be "catastrophic" if any of these programs were cut back. iiavyor Cavanagh noted that mayors were looked upon in Washington as "specialsinterest pleaders." He suggested that Urban America be the catalyst in putting together a national coalition for urban improvement and said hat the elise of this initial meeting had been most helpful. Continuance of lobbying by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities is not enough; a broad new coalition is needed (education, civil rights, labor, business). Mayor Cavanagh also suggested the forming of a Council of Economic Advisors for Cities to serve as an information resource to mayors. Such an information bank would be drawn upon for discussion of Federal allocations to cities and in the formation of alternatives to Federal economic policy. Mayor McKeldin commented that money could solve most of Baltimore's problems. He concurred with Mayor Lindsay's discouragement at the lack of financial resources available to cities. In Baltimore, he explained, there is only one form of taxation - the property tax; since many people are leaving the city, this tax base is dwindling. The City is now fighting for a sayeatt tax, though the people are against it, Mayor Currigan said that transportation is one of the biggest problems in Denver and that there is no alternative except public ownership. His city is also pressed "to the wall" by the tax situation; Denver has a sales and a property tax, but the State Constitution prohibits a much-needed income tax. AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9, 1967 Page 3 Mayor Currigan stressed his hope that the mayors stay united in their efforts. He was concerned that Urban America might begin competing with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities, the latter two being "too splintered" already. He mentioned that time is a critical factor and that he hoped this meeting could lead to a program of action. Mr. Currier interjected a definition of Urban America's role in rela- tion to the other groups. Urban America will act, he said, as a voice for citizens groups (business, public, etc.). Mayor High pointed up the misunderstanding on the part of the public when it comes to urban programs and needs. “Somehow we have not gotten across the role cities play, that the destiny of the country is wrapped up in cities." The press makes a fetish of deprecating cities, and people look upon the Great Society as a handout and react to it with horror. Mayor Cavanagh commented that many people think cities aren't imaginative when they must try to solve their own problems but that actually, many imaginative programs translated into Federal legislation have originated in cities (e.g. Model Cities, urban renewal, and the poverty program). Mayor Tollefson warned against interpreting the last election to mean there should be a cutback on Federal programs. He suggested the first step be to present the problems to Congress and the second, telling people in > cities that these programs are needed and good. | Mayor Maier said it is imperative to tackle the problem of allocation of resources and that the tactic of using a neutral force (Urban America) to project AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9, 1967 Page 4 this agenda item is a good one. The National League of Cities has been con- ducting an educational campaign on resources, but the League cannot do it alone. A broad allfance of ad hoc groups and special task forces is needed. This has been done in Milwaukee to organize forces in order to attack the state legislature. He mentioned gratitude to Urban America for offering to take on this task. Mayor Barr said the greatest thing Urban America could do was to get to people the mayors can't reach as easily (e.g. businessmen). As the mayors' biggest enemy he cited columnists' interpretations of the elections. Mr. Slayton directed the discussion to the method of forming a national coalition with the following questions: should we plan a meeting with mayors and the nation's top business leaders, civil rights leaders, etc.? should Urban America undertake some special studies or publish some certain publica- tions ? Patrick Healy of the National League of Cities offered two suggestions for relieving the financial burden on cities: (1) have the Federal Government completely responsible for welfare (payments and administration), since itis a national problem, and (2) have states completely responsible for schools and education (60% of property taxes goes for welfare and schools). He mentioned that we shouldn't ignore state action to meet urban needs, saying that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been concerned over a lack of state action in this area. John Gunther of the U.S. Conference of Mayors emphasized the need for a national organization of local groups. AD HOC COMMITTEE OF MAYORS Minutes of Meeting, January 9, 1967 Page 5 Mr. Gunther praised the idea of a Council of Economic Advisors because of the need for solid information in the local government sector. He suggested, ———s that the emphasis be placed on information-gathering rather than on advising. He urged the systematic collection of information. Mayor Cavanagh suggested that Urban America proceed along the following lines: (1) start sounding out the national coalition idea - i.e. investigate the mechanics of forming such a coalition, (2) study the possible structure of a Council of Economic Advisors , (3) examine feasible ways of establishing the credibility of urban leaders (emphasizing a new breed-of leader- ship and narrowing of the credibility gap). In line with the latter, place greater emphasis on programs considered good today and the source from which they originated. At the suggestion of Mayor Cavanagh, it was decided to hold another meeting of the same group, to be held on January 27 (luncheon and an afternoon meeting). It was also agreed that certain statements should be in- cluded in any comments to press people: (1) that there are many other leaders and interest groups in the country which the mayors propose to ask to join them in articulating the needs of our urban areas, (2) that this was more than a meeting to discuss ways of getting more Federal money, and (3) that it would be catastrophic to cut back expenditures for current Federal programe. The meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m. after final editing of the press release. The next meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. on January 27, 1967.  CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 January 13, 1967 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS, Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Director of Governmental Liaison MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. AY From: Dan Sweat WO Subject: Urban America Conference Attached is a clipping from the Washington Post reporting on the Mayors Conference which I attended for you in Washington on Monday, January 9. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled for noon on January 27, Urban America is to: 1. Follow up on steps to form the coalition of Mayors and other key groups such as business, labor, civil rights, etc. 2. Explore means to structure an economic advisory board for cities, possibly similar to the President's Council of Economic Advisors for the Federal Government. 3. Make suggestions and recommendations toward a better public relations program to make known the good things cities are doing. I would strongly urge that you attend the January 27 meeting if at all possible, I feel that this group needs your personal Mayor Allen Page Two January 13, 1967 assistance and that the City of Atlanta will benefit greatly from your participation with this group. I had an interesting conversation with Stephen Currier, President of Urban America, while at the meeting. Mr. Currier said he was anxious to come to Atlanta and get a chance to meet you and that his organization intended to assist our housing efforts in some significant way. Although he wasn't sure as to what form this assistance would take he indicated very keen interest and the desire that they do participate. As you know, Mr. Currier's main occupation is giving away his money and I think we are in an ideal position to offer our services in seeing that some of it gets spent for the best possible good of mankind. DS:fy URBAN AMERICA INC. 1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 January 13, 1967 (202) 265-2224 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Mayor: I sincerely regret that circumstances prevented your joining the mayors on January 9. I am grateful that you were able to send a representative, who, I trust, has informed you of what took place. The meeting was most successful, and we agreed to reconvene on January 27. At that time we expect to consider steps to implement the mayors' requests for establishment of an urban coalition and an urban economic council. Background papers are now being prepared. You will be sent a copy of the Minutes of the Janu- ary 9 meeting. Arrangements have been made for a luncheon and after- noon meeting in the Mount Vernon Room of the Madison Hotel, beginning at 12:30 p.m. on January 27. It will be my pleasure to have you as a guest for luncheon; I look forward to seeing you then. Sincerely yours, Steplien R. Currier President NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (Formerly American Municipal Association) CITY BUILDING, 1612 K STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D. C., 20006 NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN January 12, 1967 THE 90TH CONGRESS The Tone ~ go slow A cautious and conciliatory President Johnson presented his fifth State of the Union message to Congress Tuesday night. The new Congress had already indicated its mood by denying one of its members a seat and by selecting some conservatives for leader- ship positions. Congress responded quickly to the mild "Guns and Butter" Administration program. In the face of a proposal to raise income taxes (less than enough to balance the budget) prevailing Congressional attitude seemed to favor reducing the already minimal funding of meny domestic programs, The recommended 6% income surtax received polite support at best. Nevertheless, cities have reason to be cautiously optimistic, While neither the Pres- ident's message nor the Congressional response represented a strong conviction that there is urgency in attacking the obvious "Crisis of the Cities," the President did state his support of a number of essential federal-urban programs, e Mission - retreat and regroup OP LE ES As lawmakers returned to Washington they were admonished by Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield not to anticipate many new Administration proposals but to concentrate on a "major re-examination" of existing programs, This followed on the heels of demands by Democratic Governors to slow the pace set by the 89th Congress. The President agreed. As the first of his four steps "to carry forward our progress" the President said, "We must see to it that these new programs work effectively...» Every program will be thoroughly evaluated. Grant-in-aid programs will be improved and simplified,..." The President stated a frequently heard complaint that could further delay additional federal commitments to meet urban area needs, Each State, county and city needs to examine its capacity for government in today's world. Some will need to reorganize and reshape their methods of administration--as we are doing. Others will need to revise their con- Stitutions and their laws to bring them up to date--as we are doing. Above all, we must find ways in which the multitudes of small jurisdictions can be brought together more efficiently. The Commitment - "to continue to build a better America" a ered The President rededicated the Administration to the support of a number of programs of ‘mary interest to cities: "I recommend we intensify our efforts to give the poor a chance to join (over) atm ; the Nation's progress...-I urge special methods and special funds to reach Americans trapped in the ghettos of our cities = and through Head Start to reach out to our young cnildren." "We should transform our decaying slums into places of decency through the landmark Model Cities Program. I intend to seek for this effort the full. amount Congress authorized last year." "We should call upon the genius of private industry and the most advanced technology to help rebuild our cities." "We should vastly expand the fight for clean air with a total attack on pol- lution at its source..." "We should carry to every corner of the Nation our campaign for a Beautiful America - creating more narks, more seashores, and more open spaces...." The Safe Streets and Crime Control Act of 1967 = the one major new proposal In contrast to the rhetorical treatment of other 'rban problems and programs, the President spelled out details of an "allout effort to attack crime." The President proposed federal grants to state and local communities of ~90% of the cost of developing state and local plans to combat crime, ~60% of the cost of training new tactical units, developing instant communications and special alarm systems, and introducing the latest 2quipment and techniques to combat crime, -50% of the cost of crime laboratories and police academy-type centers to assure the best-trained equipped police, and "We will recommend new methods to prevent juvenile deliquents from be- coming adult delinquents. We will seek new partnerships with States and cities to deal with the narcotics problem-" Congressional Leadership Shifts In the Senate, conservative Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.) defeated Pennsylvania liberal Joseph S, Clarke by a vote of 35-28 for the position of Secretary of the Senate Democratic Con- ference, the third-ranking Democratic leaaership position in the Senate. California’s conservative junior Senator, George Murphy, defeated Hugh Scott, Pennsylvania moderate, for chairmanship of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. The death of Rep. John E. Fogarty (D-R.I.) on the opening day represents a severe blow to supporters of health legislation. Forgary has been chairmen of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education and Welfare. Rep. Carl D. Perkins (D-Ky.) succeeds Adam Clayton Powell (D-N.Y.) as chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. Perkins has been a strong supporter of Administration leg- islation during the 89th Congress.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 22, Complete Folder Box 18 Box 18 Folder 22 Folder topic: Urban Alliance Committee | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/3bf02a0f559bc7159e5ce3c516c4883c.pdf b6fa0f19fe41cd16a7f6785fdab3bf45 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta - Fulton VOL . XL DECEMBER , 1967 Mr. R. Earl Lan der s Administrative Ass istant Off ice of the Ma yor City Hal l Co1i1n\}fi ta , Ga . 30303 No . 5 Economic Opportunity Atlanta National Background The l 960's were a turning point in public awareness of large numbers of poor, living in the midst of a prosperous United States. The '60's were also important in terms of Federal involvement, seeing the greatest amount of anti-poverty legislation since the New Deal. The previous decade affected the mood of the nation . The Korean War ended, releasing resources for domestic needs. The Civil Rights movement and the Supreme Court's school desegregation decision emphasized equal opportunity for all persons. The labor market began to feel the effects of automation which eliminated many unskilled jobs. The nation discovered rural (often, regional) and urban pockets of poverty where families had experienced persistent unemployment and poverty through several generations. New attitudes towards poverty arose. The new goals were to lift people out of poverty and change the quality of their lives instead of providing custodial care for them . Attitudes of the poor had changed, too. In the past, many poor knew poverty as a temporary state . Today, many poor persons see no 'NOY ciut of poverty, regarding it as a permanent state for them selves and their children . The 1960 census provided the statistical infor~a tion for definition of the extent of poverty in the United States. In 1963, Michael Harrington in The Other America stated that if the poverty level was between $3000 and $3500 for an urban family of four, approximately SO-million persons would be living in poverty. Leon Keyserling, former Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors and author · of Poverty and Deprivation in the United States ( 1962) estimated in 1963 that 34-million persons would be defined as poo r using Government criteria, which at that time were $3000 per year for a family of four and $1500 per year for an individual. He felt that these were conservative estimates enormously below the Department of Labor's "modest but ade quate" budget in 1963 : $6,000 for families and $2750 for individuals. Keyserling estimated that more than 66-million persons, 35 ½ % of our population in 1963, were living in poverty or on the verge of poverty in "deprivation". Inception ol EOA Atlanta also was involved in studying the characteristics and needs of its growing population . In 1962, ~he Community Council of the Atlanta Area, an independent social planning body, completed a study of the city which ranked each census tract on a socioeconomic scale and determined which areas were found to be poor then, according to Federal criteria for poverty, and many of these poor lived in areas adjacent to Atlanta's Central Business District. Thousands were unemployed, under-employed, functionally illiterate, poorly housed, lacking adequate medical care. The Community Council with foundation assistance began a year- long pilot project, a demonstration service center in one of the neighborhoods. This project demonstrated the need for realistic services for individuals living in poverty-based on their own suggestions-and the need for coordination on the neighborhood level of all existing public and private services. Armed with this knowledge and anticipating passage of the Economic Opportunity Act, Atlanta's Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and the Fulton County Commissioners passed a joint resolution in mid-Aug ust, 1964, establishing the Atlanta-Fulton County Economic Opportunity Authority. Major provisions of the resolution were : l . Establishment of the Authority, composed of 13 unsalaried members, six appointed by the Mayor, si x by the Chairman of the Fulton County Com-__ mission, with a l 3th appointed by both to serve as chairman . 2 . Provision for subsequent incorporation of the Authority under Georgia laws as a non-profit, charitable, educational, and philanthropic corporation . 3 . Authorization to hire an Executive Director and other staff. 4 . Appropriation of City and County funds for organization prior to receipt of Federal funds. 5 . Authorization to apply for, receive, expend, or dis pose of governmental funds. 6. Establishment of a Technical Advisory Committee of representatives from local government and community organizations . 7. Establishment of a Citizens' Participation Committee of residents who are or have been adversely affected by existing socio-economic conditions. 8 . Implementation of a program mobilizing and util izing all public and private resources to combat poverty. With assistance from the Community Council, the Authority prepared an application for Community Ac tion Program (CAP) funds under Title 11 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 which it submitted on November 16, 1964. Atlanta was among the first urban areas funded ; the initial grant was ann ounced on Novembe r 23, 1964. This grant prov ided $ 1,0 80,000 in Federal funds, to be matched by $ 120,000 in local funds, and covered the period from November 23, 1964 to September l, 1965. Publ ished Fehrun r y, Apri l, Jun e, Augu st, Octob e r nncl Decemb er b y the L eiigue or Wom en Voter s of Atlnnta-F ul ton Coun ty . P ub li s hin g Head · quarl e rs--;-140L Penchtre7 St. , N.E. , Sui te 300, Atln.nta , Gn . 30309. Ente r e d ns second cla ss mu tter at Atlunta, Ga., und er Act of Mu r ch 8, 1 79 , l eague n1e mh ers h 1p; $6 , wh ic h 11.1clud es subsc ription to FA CT , . Pres ide nt, M:rs . L. Gl e n Pnr hnm ; Ed itor, l\fr s. F. P. Ro . s mnn , assisted by ~!r s . H um nn R esotu-ces Chnirmnn. idn e v D av is, · �In June, 1965, as directed by the resolution, the Authority was rechartered as a private, non-profit corporation and renamed Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. The articles of incorporation stated, "The purpose of the corporation shall be to mobilize and utilize all public and private resources .. . toward the elimination of poverty through developing edu cational and employment opportunities, improving human performance, motivation and productivity, and bettering the conditions under which people live, learn, and work . .. " EOA s Board of Directors 1 When the policy-making Board was first created by the joint resolution mentioned earlier, it was com posed of 13 appointed members. Enlarged to l 5 members, in June, 1965, as a condition of OEO's 1966 CAP grant to Atlanta the Board was enlarged, in late Spring, to include four representatives of the poor, to be elected by and from residents of low - income neighborhoods qualifying for EOA programs. On February 15, 1967, the Board again amended the charter to change the composition of the Board to its present form . (See o rganization chart ) The Board has retained its original members and added more representatives of the areas served by EOA ( l / 3 of the members now are from these areas ) . Advisory Committees 1 Block Organizations Originally, two advisory committees existed : the Citizens Participation Committee-SO persons affected by poverty, who would prov ide information on needs of the poor and help plan ; and the Technical Adv isory Committee-SO representatives of local agencies concerned with poverty, to help coord inate and plan programs and to prevent duplicat ion . In 1966, elections were held in the neighborhoods to choose representatives to serve on neighborhood and city-wide advisory committees and the EOA Board . Each EOA target area is divided into 20 or more "area blocks' ~. People living within these blocks are encouraged to participate in organizing block clubs, electi ng officers, and determ ining their own agenda . The goals include involvement of more residents and citiz~nship education . In 1967 11,528 persons voted in EOA ne ighborhood elections. Each block organization chose one representat ive to serve on its C itizens' Neighborhood Advisory Council. Each CNAC selected three representat ives to serve on the Citizens' Central Advisory Council (CCAC ) , which replaced the Citi zens' Participation Committee, and one to serve on the EOA Board of Directors. The Tech n ical Adv isory Committee exi sts unchanged . EOA Administration The administrative staff is in the process of chang ing its organizational structure. Its present structure is shown in the organization chart which follows : O·RGANIZATION OF Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. un der Office of Economic Oppo rtunity Notional - Regionol - State - -- Policy-Makin g Board in a ccordance with F eb. 1967 ohart er a mendm ent ould consist of 42 member s with 1-yr. terms : 12 member s or 1/ 3 of total Board t o be elect ed by democratic procedure from t arget a1·ea s ; 12 r epresenitatives of At lanta / Fult on County comm u nity gro ups a nd m a j or public agencies concerned w ith poverty; 12 representat ives of Atlanta / Fult on ·· Co unty poverty-concerned groups, such as organ ized labor, busin essmen 's associ ati on s, ma jor r elig ious, minorit y, r acia l, and ethn ic organi zat ion s and private socia l servi ce agencies; [ Se1eCJt ion of represent at ives is made by t he gr oups or a gen cies ; design ations of gr oups a nd a gencies to be r epresented is by the Ma yor of Atlant a a nd the F ul t on County Commission Cha irm an, in consultati on w ith EOA.] 3 representatives each from Gwinnett an d Rockd a le Countiesone to r epresent county officials and public agencies , one r epr esenting major community gro ups, a nd on e a r es ident of a r ea ser ved, to be select ed democr aticall y. (Plus a ny other counties which choose t o join EOA ) EOA's adm inistrat ion has had the reputati on of being consistently strong and dynamic. Mr. C. 0 . Emmeri c h se rved a s Executive Directo r until hi s un expected d eath in June, 1967 . Mr. Thomas " J im " Parham wa s c hosen by the Board a s the new Exec ut ive Directo r. A small a d m ini strative, p lanninq , a nd c le rical staff is located a t l 0 1 Marietta St . NW. Program The heart of EOA's p rogram a re th e Ne ig hbo rhood Se rvice Ce nte rs, whe re existing se rvic es and pro g ram s a re coo rd ina t ed a t locations within the lowin come neig hbo rhoods. Fourtee n Ne igh borhood Se rvice Ce nters (NSC ) we re esta bl ished d ur ing EOA 's first two yea rs . Two of these a re the Gw inne tt a nd Rockdale County o ffices; t he other 12 a re located in At la nta a nd Fu lton County. T hey are : Centra l City, East Present A ministrative Staff E xecut ive Director Direct or of Finance - - -- - A ssoc. Adm . for Operati ons 14 Neig hborhood Ser vice Center s Direct ors E x t ensi'O n Area Ma nager s Social Ser vice Supervisors Inta ke and Referr al Worker s Aides Cleri cal Staff I 1- I - Direct or of Community Relat ions Assoc . A dm. for P lann ing I Assoc . Adm . for Gener a1 Services I I Contract Direct or, A gencies Merit System Ce ntral , Edgewood, Nash -Wa shing ton , North Fulton, Northwest ( Pe rry Homes ), Pi ttsbu rgs, Price, South Fulton, Summe rhill -Mec han icsv ill e, West Central , and We st End . NSC staff me mbe rs conducted approx imate ly 33 ,000 interv iews dur ing the f irst two yea rs, and a ccord ing to EOA fi gures, had hel d a tota l of 142,305 inte rv iews a t t he end of A ugust, 1967 . T he ce nters provide as their ma jor se rvi ce an in fo rma ti on and refer ra l service which fin ds people who need he lp a r. d gets them t o the approp riate se rv ices. Th ey offer li mited general counseling , commu nity partic ipat ion and o rgani zati on th ro ug h bl ock groups, neighborhood EOA e lecti ons, neighbo rhood comm ittees wo rki ng to so lve problems ; and some e m pl oyme nt as Neighborhood Aides (2 14 before 1967 budget cut, 145 now ) . Aides find fam ilies in need of hel p, direct them to the Cente r, and main tai n cont a ct with the m . �The needs of residents who come to the Center are determined through counseling, and they are referred or taken to the approprkate service. The three main categories of service offered to citizens by the NSC are Employment (Manpower ) Services, Education, and Social Services. Of all individuals coming to Ne ighborhood Centers in Atlanta, 72 % wanted jobs. In addition to services offered by the NSC staff, other programs are channeled through the Center, and other agencies in the city have representatives in the Center, either on a voluntary or contract basis. A number of EOA's programs are contracted by EOA to other groups or agencies in the city, and then administered by these contracting groups. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS I. Administered by E OA: Neig hborhood Service Center s : Coordin at e EOA ser vices in n eighbor hoods served. Neighborhood Youth Corps (out-of-school progr a m): J ob-t raining, employment for youths 16-21. Men's J ob Corps (recruit ing): J ob-t rain ing at training cen ters for out-of- school unemployed boys 16-21. Recruit ing from 8 counties•. VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America ): Domestic Peace Corps. ACEO- Atlant a Con cen t rated Employment Progr am: N ew program designed t o t rain and place 2,500 consistently unemployed or under-employed people in permanent jobs du ring the next year. Businesses, agencies, a r e to provide jobs. Par ent and Child Cent er: Planning grant r eceived to desig n a parent education program for low-income families, including planned parenthood, parent-child relat ionships, hou se hold skills, a nd use of communit y faci'Hties. (EOA pla nning ) Price Area Health Center: New center to provide complete medical services, except ho&pitalization, for 22,000 people in Price neighborhood. (Now being organ ized by EOA, Fulron County Medical Assn., Emory School of Medicine ,and 15 health and planning agencies working to establish ce-nter.) II. Cont ract ed by E OA to ot her groups or agencies : Headstart : Summer program for pr e-school ch ildren from low-inC'ome homes (Atlant a Board of Education and privat e pr eschoo1s) Day-Care Centers : Supervised care for children in order to release parents for job training and job opportunities (Private or ganizations) Manpower Placement: Counselor in each Neighborhood Service Center to provide job placem ent and r eferrals to other services (Georgia State Employment Service ) Atlanta Employment Evaluation a nd Service Center : A centralized service, first of its kind in the na tion, to diagnose a nd evaluate work potential a nd training needs of difficult cases and follow up job prog ress (Vocational Rehabilitation ) "--- - - Legal Ser vices : P r eviously, Legal Aid lawyers worked part-time at Neig hborhood Service Cent er s. Presently, a central Legal Assistance Cent er is located in t he Fulton County Court House; two n ew Legal Aid centers operate in low-income neighborhoods (L€gal A id Society) Planned Parenthood : Family planning service (Pla nned Par enthood A ssn .) Multi-Service Centers for t he Aged : Recr eation , social service, and day care for families living in the three hig h-rise apartments for the aged built by Atlanta Pub1ic H ousing Authority (Sen ior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta) Foster Grandparent : Provides children in institutions with adult affection and companion ship while g iving older citizen s useful, satisfying jobs. (Senior Citizen Services of M et ropolitan Atlanta) Neighborhood Youth Corps (in school): Training and employment of low-income high school youths to provide work experience and money to enable them t o r emain in schoo1 (Atlanta and Fulton County Boards of Education) Project Enable: Group education for low-income parents to incr ease s elf-h elp motivation (Atlanta Urban L€ague) Research Prog rams- 1) Evaluation: 18-months eva1uation of Atla nta's CAP, under con tract t o OEO (Emory University Center for Research in Social Ch ange) 2) Electronic Data Processing Progam: Pilot stud y for automated acco unting and financia l work (Electronics Data Systems Gorp .) III. Indep endent Coop erating Progra ms : Youth Opportunity Center : Counseling , t est ing, r eferr al to other a gencies for remedial ed ucation or training ; for employm ent needs of youths 16-21 (Georg ia State Employment Service ) College Work S tudy P rog ram : P art ~time employment to keep youths from low-income families in co11ege (8 Atlanta area colleges) Project U pward. Bound : To r educe drop-•out rate of 11th a nd 12th graders by providing r emedial a nd interest classes a nd encouraging t hem t o seek further education (3 colleges : Morehouse, Morris Brown, Emory U niv.) Women's Job Corps : Job-tr a ining at training center s for out-of-school, unemployed g irls 16-21; local r ecruitment (WICSWomen in Community Service ) Crime Prevention : Po·l ice wo rk in ea.ch Neig hborhood Service Center to become fri ends with residents and help them with t heh- problem s (Atlanta Police Depa rtment) MOTA- Manpower Development and Training Act of 196 2: J ob training for needed skills (Georgia St at e Employment Service and Atla nta Boa r d of Education) Project Hire-H elp Initiat e Renewed Employment : Employ ment service for t he worker 50 and over (Georgia State Emp loyment Service) Golden Age E mployment Ser vice : same as above (Atlanta section, Na ti onal Council of J ewish Women) Adult Ba sic E duca tion : I nstruction in r eading a nd w riting for adults over 18 who ar e unable to fun ction on a n 8th grade level, to improve their emp'loyment p otential (Atlanta Board of Educat ion ) �Programs discontinued due to lack of EOA funds: Project Bees-Biz, community schools, homemaker services during emergencies, home management train- ing, four Public Health nurses, recreation programs conducted by Recreation Technicians at Neighborhood Centers, Small Business Development Center, Volunteer Task Force. Total FUNDS administered by EOA (figures from EOA *) Total Federal Local 12-1-64 thru 12-31-66 (2 years including initial CAP grant) $13,408,151 $11,504,109 $1,904,042 ) 7,693,874 1-1-67 thru 12-31-67 plus funds to mid-1968 for some programs 15,699,248 1,994,626 All OEO grantees a.re required to have a CPA-approved accounting system and to submit regular professional, independent audits. Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. suffered a 38.2% budget cut in 1967, due to Congressional r eductions. A 32 % budget cut is expected for 1968 due to changes in the way appropriations are handled even if Congress provides adequate funding. Evaluation The Center for Research in Social Change at Emory University is under contract to OEO for an in-depth 18 month evaluation of Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. - one of seven such evaluations in the nation. Research has not been completed, no fihal judgments have been made, and the report itself will be confidential until released by Washington OEO. In August, Dr. Fred Crawford, Principal Investigator, released a short review of his first year's work in which he stated that Atlanta's Neighborhood Service Centers have had some impact in the community, particularly in changing the lives of individuals by enabling them to participate more fully in our socio-economic system. One of EOA's strongest accomplishments is involvement of residents of poverty neighborhoods in the activities of the centers, including their representation on the EOA Board. He also emphasized the importance of citizens becoming interested in exercising their voting responsibilities and registering to vote. The evaluating staff has given its suggestions for changes for g reGtCi effic!ency and effectiveness t8 EOA, and the changes are being implemented. Dr. Crawford stated, "Viewed in terms of transition and growth, EOA is making progress toward accomplish ing the goals established under the War on Poverty. . .. EOA should be continued, refined, and expanded to maximize its efforts to reach the total poverty population in this metropolitan area." Conllict Poverty causes complex pro blems and attitudes. In the initial enthus iasm created by anti -poverty efforts, many persons expected immediate and dramatic solutions and have been impatient with slow progress. OEO and EOA provided a structure within government which gives the poor a voice. Conflict has S TATEMENT OF OWNER SHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, T itle 39, United States Code ) 1. D ate of Fil ing: October 11, 1967. 2. 'fi t le of Pub lication: E'ACTS. 3. ]frequency of I ssue: B i-monthl y . 4. Location of k nown Offi ce of Pub li cntio n: 1401 P eacht r ee St., N.E., S ui te 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. 5. Location of the Hencl~unrters or General Bu s iness Offi ces of the Publis hers: Same a a bove. 6. Names and Addresses of Publis her, E di tor n nd Ma.n ug ing E di to r : P ub lis her , League of Women Voters of Atl ,•nta-Fultou Coun ty, (Add m s above). E ditor : i\frs. F. P . Ros ma n, 1455 H ea r st Dr., N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 3031 9. 7 . Owner: Non-profi t Organiza tion li sted abo ve. 8 . Known Bond holde rs, 1\1:ortg ugees, nnd other securi ty ho ld e1·s ow oing or holding 1 percent or more of totu l umount of bond s, !llortguges nr other securiti es: None. 9. Pnrag r a.p hs 7 and 8 includ e, in cases where t he stockhold er or security holder appear s upon t he books of the company as t ru stee or in a n y other fidu ciary r ela tion. th e name of t he per on or corporation for w hom s n r h tru stee is ncting, 11.Jso t he stutemeuts io t he two puragrnphs show t h e uffi n nt's fu ll knowledge u.nd b elief as to the circumstances and onditions und er wh ich stoc kholders and secu r it )• hold er s who do not appear u po n t he books of t he company as trustees. ho ld stock nod secur ities in a eapacity ot her t han t hat of a bo n n-fide owner. Nn mes nod nd dresses of individuals who nr e stockholcler s of n corpor ation w hich often resulted with existing agencies over programs, funds, and personnel. Some established institutions and political groups have regarded the participation and the votes of the poor as threats. Controversy has resulted from direct Federal funding of local agencies, which has left the program relatively free of strong political influence up to the present. Criticism often has been aimed at administrative costs, although these are comparable with those of similar organizations. For instance, the national Office of Economic Opportunity spends 3 % of the entire OEO budget for administrative costs less administrative ,.,overhead" than the National Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Benefits EOA has enjoyed good community relations and support, and good press coverage. The Mayor of Atlanta supported adequate funding, stating that EOA was a major factor in keeping communications open and preventing rioting here last Summer. Many of the poor have registered to vote for the first time, thus finding a voice in the political process. Fu!tc n County launched a perma~ent year-rcur:d veter registration program, including Neighborhood Service Centers among the 35 new registration centers. The EOA staff is selected without discrimination and is well integrated racially at all levels. The Board is integrated racially, economically and socially, with all its members sitting down together on an equal basis to discuss community problems. EOA has served as a structure through which the city has accepted many federal grants. The economy · of the City of Atlanta has received a significant boost from the over $ 2 5 -million in federal money which EOA has brought into the city ove r the pa st three years, not to mention the economic "muliplier" effect which touches off additio nal rounds of employment and subsequent spending. itself_ is a s tock ho lder_ or l1older of _bond , mortgage or other seru n t1es o f th e pub h sh m g corpo ration ha,ve b een includ ed in para.gra ph s 7 nncl 8 w hen t he interests of su ch individua ls are equiva lent to 1 perce nt or more of t he total amoun t of t he stock or securi t ies of tho publi shing corporation. IO This item must be com1,leted fo r all publi cations except those whic h do not carry advertis ing othe r t han t he publi her's own nncl whi ch a.re nurned in sectio n 1 32.23 1, 132.232 and 132.233. Posta l Manu"I (Sectio n 4355a, 4355 b an d 4356 of Title 39, Ou ile<l St/Lies Code). Avernge No Co pi es S ing le I ssu e each issue during nen rest to pr eceding 12 mos. fi ling d11te 'l'ot.nl No. Copies Printed ( not press r un ) 2,258 2,5 00 Pui cl irc•1l:lt,ion: 1) a Jes t hr u denier s nnd rrn-ri ers, street vendo rs and coun ter sa les 425 520 2) Mail sub scriptio n l ,4 37 1,598 'l'ota l Pnid ircu latiou 1,8 62 2,1 1 3 l~ree Di tribution ( including s ,imples) by Mail, arrier or other men n 0 0 ~l'otnl D istribution 1,862 2, 1 13 I certify that th e and c·omplete. tntemcnts m11d e by me above are correct FRANCTES H. ROSSi\f.<L', Editor � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document FAC HS Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta — Fulton County,.,. <.. Mr. R, Administr + ive Assistant Office of the Mayor City Hall 30303 VoL. XL DECEMBER, 1967 No. 5 Economic Opportunity Atlanta National Background The 1960’s were a turning point in public aware- ness of large numbers of poor, living in the midst of a prosperous United States. The ‘60’s were also im- portant in terms of Federal involvement, seeing the greatest amount of anti-poverty legislation since the New Deal. The previous decade affected the mood of the nation. The Korean War ended, releasing resources for domestic needs. The Civil Rights movement and the Supreme Court’s school desegregation decision emphasized equal opportunity for all persons. The labor market began to feel the effects of automation which eliminated many unskilled jobs. The nation dis- covered rural (often, regional) and urban pockets of poverty where families had experienced persistent un- employment and poverty through several generations. New attitudes towards poverty arose. The new goals were to lift people out of poverty and change the quality of their lives instead of providing custodial care for them. Attitudes of the poor had changed, too. In the past, many poor knew poverty as a temporary state. Today, many poor persons see no way out of poverty, regarding it as a permanent state for them- selves and their children. The 1960 census provided the statistical informa- tion for definition of the extent of poverty in the United States. In 1963, Michael Harrington in The Other America stated that if the poverty level was be- tween $3000 and $3500 for an urban family of four, approximately 50-million persons would be living in poverty. Leon Keyserling, former Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors and author of Poverty and Deprivation in the United States (1962) estimated in 1963 that 34-million persons would be defined as poor using Government criteria, which at that time were $3000 per year for a family of four and $1500 per year for an individual. He felt that these were conservative estimates enormously below the Department of Labor’s ‘modest but ade- quate” budget in 1963: $6,000 for families and $2750 for individuals. Keyserling estimated that more than 66-million persons, 35/2 % of our population in 1963, were living in poverty or on the verge of poverty in “deprivation’’. Inception of EOA Atlanta also was involved in studying the charac- teristics and needs of its growing population. In 1962, the Community Council of the Atlanta Area, an independent social planning body, completed a study of the city which ranked each census tract on a socio- economic scale and determined which areas were found to be poor then, according to Federal criteria for poverty, and many of these poor lived in areas adjacent to Atlanta’s Central Business District. Thous- ands were unemployed, under-employed, functionally illiterate, poorly housed, lacking adequate medical care. The Community Council with foundation assist- ance began a year-long pilot project, a demonstra- tion service center in one of the neighborhoods. This project demonstrated the need for realistic services for individuals living in poverty—based on their own suggestions—and the need for coordination on the neighborhood level of all existing public and private services. Armed with this knowledge and anticipating pas- sage of the Economic Opportunity Act, Atlanta’s Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and the Fulton County Commissioners passed a joint resolution in mid-Aug- ust, 1964, establishing the Atlanta-Fulton County Economic Opportunity Authority. Major provisions of the resolution were: 1. Establishment of the Authority, composed of 13 unsalaried members, six appointed by the Mayor, six by the Chairmon of the Fulton County Com- mission, with a 13th appointed by both to serve as chairman. 2. Provision for subsequent incorporation of the Au- thority under Georgia laws as a non-profit, charit- able, educational, and philanthropic corporation. Authorization to hire an Executive Director and other staff. Appropriation of City and County funds for organi- zation prior to receipt of Federal funds. Authorization to apply for, receive, expend, or dis- pose of governmental funds. Establishment of a Technical Advisory Committee of representatives from local government and community organizations. 7. Establishment of a Citizens’ Participation Com- mittee of residents who are or have been adversely affected by existing socio-economic conditions. 8. Implementation of a program mobilizing and util- izing all public and private resources to combat poverty. With assistance from the Community Council, the Authority prepared an application for Community Ac- tion Program (CAP) funds under Title || of the Eco- nomic Opportunity Act of 1964 which it submitted on November 16, 1964. Atlanta was among the first urban areas funded; the initial grant was announced on November 23, 1964. This grant provided $1,080, - 000 in Federal funds, to be matched by $120,000 in local funds, and covered the period from November 23, 1964 to September 1, 1965. Au sw Published February, April, June, August, October and December by the League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County. Publishing Head- quarters——1401 Peachtree St., N.E., Suite 300, Atlanta, Ga. 30509. Entered as second class matter at Atlanta, Ga., under Act of March 8, 1879, Teague membership; $6, which includes subscription to FACTS. President, Mrs. L. Glen Parham; Editor, Mrs. F. P. Rossman, assisted by Mrs. Sidney Davis, Human Resources Chairman. In June, 1965, as directed by the resolution, the Authority was rechartered as a private, non-profit corporation and renamed Economic Opportunity At- lanta, Inc. The articles of incorporation stated, ‘’The purpose of the corporation shall be to mobilize and utilize all public and private resources . . . toward the elimination of poverty through developing edu- cational and employment opportunities, improving human performance, motivation and productivity, and bettering the conditions under which people live, learn, and work . . .”’ EOA’s Board of Directors When the policy-making Board was first created by the joint resolution mentioned earlier, it was com- posed of 13 appointed members. Enlarged to 15 mem- bers, in June, 1965, as a condition of OEO’s 1966 CAP grant to Atlanta the Board was enlarged, in late Spring, to include four representatives of the poor, to be elected by and from residents of low-income neighborhoods qualifying for EOA programs. On February 15, 1967, the Board again amended the charter to change the composition of the Board to its present form. (See organization chart) The Board has retained its original members and added more representatives of the areas served by EOA (1/3 of the members now are from these areas). Advisory Committees, Block Organizations Originally, two advisory committees existed: the Citizens Participation Committee—5O persons af- fected by poverty, who would provide information on needs of the poor and help plan; and the Technical Advisory Committee—50 representatives of local agencies concerned with poverty, to help coordinate and plan programs and to prevent duplication. In 1966, elections were held in the neighborhoods to choose representatives to serve on neighborhood and city-wide advisory committees and the EOA Board. Each EOA target area is divided into 20 or more “area blocks’. People living within these blocks are encouraged to participate in organizing block clubs, electing officers, and determining their own agenda. The goals include involvement of more residents and citizenship education. In 1967 11,528 persons voted in EOA neighborhood elections. Each block organization chose one representative to serve on its Citizens’ Neighborhood Advisory Council. Each CNAC selected three representatives to serve on the Citizens’ Central Advisory Council (CCAC), which replaced the Citizens’ Participation Committee, and one to serve on the EOA Board of Directors. The Tech- nical Advisory Committee exists unchanged. EOA Administration The administrative staff is in the process of chang- ing its organizational structure. Its present structure is shown in the organization chart which follows: ORGANIZATION OF Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. under Office of Economic Opportunity National - Regional - State Policy-Making Board in accordance with Feb. 1967 charter amend- ——— 12 12 12 ments would consist of 42 members with l-yr. terms: members or 1/3 of total Board to be elected by democratic procedure from target areas; representatives of Atlanta/Fulton County community groups and major public agencies concerned with poverty; representatives of Atlanta/Fulton County poverty-concerned groups, such as organized labor, businessmen’s associations, major religious, minority, racial, and ethnic organizations and private social service agencies; [Selection of representatives is made by the groups or agen- cies; designations of groups and agencies to be represented is by the Mayor of Atlanta and the Fulton County Commission Chairman, in consultation with EOA.] representatives each from Gwinnett and Rockdale Counties— one to represent county officials and public agencies, one rep- resenting major community groups, and one a resident of area served, to be selected democratically. (Plus any other counties which choose to join EOA) EOA's administration has had the reputation of being consistently strong and dynamic. Mr. C. O. Emmerich served as Executive Director until his un- expected death in June, 1967. Mr. Thomas “Jim” Parham was chosen by the Board as the new Executive Director. A small administrative, planning, and cleri- cal staff is located at 101 Marietta St. NW. Program The heart of EOA’s program are the Neighbor- hood Service Centers, where existing services and pro- grams are coordinated at locations within the low- income neighborhoods, Fourteen Neighborhood Service Centers (NSC) were established during EOA‘s first two years. Two of these are the Gwinnett and Rock- dale County offices; the other 12 are located in At- lanta and Fulton County. They are: Central City, East Present Aministrative Staff Executive Director Director of Community Relations Director of Finance Assoc. Adm. Assoc. Adm, Assoc, Adm. for for for Operations Planning General Services 14 Neighborhood Service Centers Directors Extension Area Managers Social Service Supervisors Intake and Refer- ral Workers Aides Clerical Staff Contract Director, Agencies Merit System Central, Edgewood, Nash-Washington, North Fulton, Northwest (Perry Homes), Pittsburgs, Price, South Fulton, Summerhill-Mechanicsville, West Central, and West End. NSC staff members conducted approxi- mately 33,000 interviews during the first two years, and according to EOA figures, had held a total of 142,305 interviews at the end of August, 1967. The centers provide as their major service an in- formation and referral service which finds people who need help and gets them to the appropriate services. They offer limited general counseling, community participation and organization through block groups, neighborhood EOA elections, neighborhood commit- tees working to solve problems; and some employment as Neighborhood Aides (214 before 1967 budget cut, 145 now). Aides find families in need of help, direct them to the Center, and maintain contact with them. The needs of residents who come to the Center are determined through counseling, and they are referred or taken to the appropriate service. The three main categories of service offered to citizens by the NSC are Employment (Manpower) Services, Education, and Social Services. Of all individuals coming to Neigh- borhood Centers in Atlanta, 72% wanted jobs. In addition to services offered by the NSC staff, other programs are channeled through the Center, and other agencies in the city have representatives in the Cen- ter, either on a voluntary or contract basis. A num- ber of EOA's programs are contracted by EOA to other groups or agencies in the city, and then administered by these contracting groups. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS I. Administered by EOA: Neighborhood Service Centers: Coordinate EOA services in neighborhoods served. Neighborhood Youth Corps (out-of-school program): Job-training, employment for youths 16-21. Men’s Job Corps (recruiting): Job-training at training centers for out-of-school unemployed boys 16-21. Recruiting from 8 counties. VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America): Domestic Peace Corps. ACEO—Atlanta Concentrated Employment Program: New program designed to train and place 2,500 consistently unem- ployed or under-employed people in permanent jobs during the next year. Businesses, agencies, are to provide jobs. Parent and Child Center: Planning grant received to design a parent education program for low-income families, including planned parenthood, parent-child relationships, household skills, and use of community facilities. (EOA planning) Price Area Health Center: New center to provide complete medical services, except hospitalization, for 22,000 people in Price neighborhood. (Now being organized by EOA, Fulton County Medical Assn., Emory School of Medicine ,and 15 health and planning agencies working to establish center.) II. Contracted by EOA to other groups or agencies: Headstart: Summer program for pre-school children from low-income homes (Atlanta Board of Education and private pre- schools) Day-Care Centers: Supervised care for children in order to release parents for job training and job opportunities (Private organizations) Manpower Placement: Counselor in each Neighborhood Service Center to provide job placement and referrals to other services (Georgia State Employment Service) Atlanta Employment Evaluation and Service Center: A centralized service, first of its kind in the nation, to diagnose and evaluate work potential and training needs of difficult cases and follow up job progress (Vocational Rehabilitation) Legal Services: Previously, Legal Aid lawyers worked part-time at Neighborhood Service Centers. Presently, a central Legal Assistance Center is located in the Fulton County Court House; two new Legal Aid centers operate in low-in- come neighborhoods (Legal Aid Society) Planned Parenthood: Family planning service (Planned Parenthood Assn.) Multi-Service Centers for the Aged: Recreation, social service, and day care for families living in the three high-rise apartments for the aged built by Atlanta Public Housing Authority (Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta) Foster Grandparents: Provides children in institutions with adult affection and companionship while giving older citizens useful, satisfying jobs. (Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta) Neighborhood Youth Corps (in school): Training and employment of low-income high school youths to provide work experience and money to enable them to remain in school (Atlanta and Fulton County Boards of Education) Project Enable: Group education for low-income parents to increase self-help motivation (Atlanta Urban League) Research Programs—1) Evaluation: 18-months evaluation of Atlanta’s CAP, under contract to OEO (Emory University Center for Research in Social Change) 2) Electronic Data Processing Progam: Pilot study for automated accounting and financial work (Electronics Data Systems Corp.) Ill. Independent Cooperating Programs: Youth Opportunity Center: Counseling, testing, referral to other agencies for remedial education or training; for employ- ment needs of youths 16-21 (Georgia State Employment Service) College Work Study Program: Part-time employment to keep youths from low-income families in college (8 Atlanta area colleges) Project Upward Bound: To reduce drop-out rate of 11th and 12th graders by providing remedial and interest classes and encouraging them to seek further education (3 colleges: Morehouse, Morris Brown, Emory Univ.) Women’s Job Corps: Job-training at training centers for out-of-school, unemployed girls 16-21; local recruitment (WICS— Women in Community Service) Crime Prevention: Police work in each Neighborhood Service Center to become friends with residents and help them with their problems (Atlanta Police Department) MDTA—Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962: Job training for needed skills (Georgia State Employment Service and Atlanta Board of Education) Project Hire—Help Initiate Renewed Employment: Employment service for the worker 50 and over (Georgia State Em- ployment Service) Golden Age Employment Service: same as above (Atlanta section, National Council of Jewish Women) Adult Basic Education: Instruction in reading and writing for adults over 18 who are unable to function on an 8th grade level, to improve their employment potential (Atlanta Board of Education) Programs discontinued due to lack of EOA funds: Project Bees-Biz, community schools, homemaker services during emergencies, home management train- ing, four Public Health nurses, recreation programs conducted by Recreation Technicians at Neighbor- hood Centers, Small Business Development Center, Volunteer Task Force. Total FUNDS administered by EOA (figures from EOQA*) 12-1-64 thru 12-31-66 (2 years including initial CAP grant) 1-1-67 thru 12-31-67 plus funds to mid-1968 for some programs Federal Local Total $11,504,109 $1,904,042 $13,408,151 15,699,248 1,994,626 17,693,874 * All OKO grantees are required to have a CPA-approved accounting system and to submit regular professional, independ- ent audits. Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. suffered a 38.2% budget cut in 1967, due to Congressional reductions. A 32% budget cut is expected for 1968 due to changes in the way appropriations are handled even if Congress provides adequate funding. Evaluation The Center for Research in Social Change at Emory University is under contract to OEO for an in-depth 18- month evaluation of Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. — one of seven such evaluations in the nation. Research has not been completed, no final judgments have been made, and the report itself will be confi- dential until released by Washington OEO. In August, Dr. Fred Crawford, Principal Investigator, released a short review of his first year’s work in which he stated that Atlanta’s Neighborhood Service Centers have had some impact in the community, particularly in changing the lives of individuals by enabling them to participate more fully in our socio-economic system. One of EOA’s strongest accomplishments is involve- ment of residents of poverty neighborhoods in the activities of the centers, including their representa- tion on the EOA Board. He also emphasized the im- portance of citizens becoming interested in exercising their voting responsibilities and registering to vote. The evaluating staff has given its suggestions for changes for greater efficiency and effectiveness tc EOA, and the changes are being implemented. Dr. Crawford stated, ‘’Viewed in terms of transition and growth, EOA is making progress toward accomplish- ing the goals established under the War on Poverty. . . . EOA should be continued, refined, and expanded to maximize its efforts to reach the total poverty population in this metropolitan area.” Conflict Poverty causes complex problems and attitudes. In the initial enthusiasm created by anti-poverty ef- forts, many persons expected immediate and dramatic solutions and have been impatient with slow progress. OEO and EOA provided a structure within govern- ment which gives the poor a voice. Conflict has often resulted with existing agencies over programs, funds, and personnel. Some established institutions and political groups have regarded the participation and the votes of the poor as threats. Controversy has resulted from direct Federal funding of local agencies, which has left the program relatively free of strong political influence up to the present. Criticism often has been aimed at administrative costs, although these are comparable with those of similar organizations. For instance, the national Office of Economic Oppor- tunity spends 3% of the entire OEO budget for ad- ministrative costs — less administrative “overhead” than the National Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Benefits EOA has enjoyed good community relations and support, and good press coverage. The Mayor of Atlanta supported adequate funding, stating that EOA was a major factor in keeping communications open and preventing rioting here last Summer. Many of the poor have registered to vote for the first time, thus finding a voice in the political process. Fulton County launched a permanent year-round voter registration program, including Neighborhood Service Centers among the 35 new registration centers. The EOA staff is selected without discrimination and is well integrated racially at all levels. The Board is integrated racially, economically and socially, with all its members sitting down together on an equal basis to discuss community problems. EOA has served as a structure through which the city has accepted many federal grants. The economy ‘of the City of Atlanta has received a significant boost from the over $25-million in federal money which EOA has brought into the city over the past three years, not to mention the economic ‘‘muliplier’’ effect which touches off additional rounds of employment and subsequent spending. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of October 25, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code) 1. Date of Filing: October 11, 1967, 2. Title of Publication: FACTS. 3. Frequency of Issue: Bi-monthly. 4. Location of known Office of Publication: 1401 Peachtree St., N.E., Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, 5. Location of the Headquarters or General Business Offices of the Publishers: Same as above. 6. Names and Addresses of Publisher, Editor and Managing Editor: Publisher, League of Women Voters of Atla Fulton County, (Address above). Editor: Mrs. F, P. 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ATLANTA, GE:ORGIA ROUTE SLIP FROM: Dan E. Sweat, - Jr. ~ or your information D Please refer to the attached correspondence and make the necessary reply . D Advise me the status of the attached. FORM 25·4-S � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Office of the’ Mayor ATLANTA, GEORGIA ROUTE SLIP no. \ Nips QAQ—— y FROM: Dan E. Sweat, Jr. For your information [| Please refer to the attached correspondence and make the necessary reply. [_] Advise me the status of the attached. FORM 25-4-5  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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P._. _ _ _ _ _ _ __ FROM: J.H.Robinson ~ For your informa tion D Please refer to the a ttached correspondence and make the necessary reply. D Advi se me the sta tus of the a ttac hed . FORM 25·4-R - - ---~ ··- - - � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Office of the’ Mayor ATLANTA, GEORGIA ROUTE SLIP TO: Mrs, Ann Moses, Mavor's Office FROM: J. H. Robinson [=] For your information [_] Please refer to the attached correspondence and make the necessary reply. [_] Advise me the status of the attached. FORM 25-4-R  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 50 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/08b47fc40b8aeb3479bb0bf3074e8689.pdf 88acb324e19394a87b47e4f44d415372 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. .. I • • • j, 2 Yea r Prog re ss Re port 101 MA~IETTA STREET, N . W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 . . . T ELEPHONE: AREA CODE (404) 5 25- 4262 C. 0 . Emmer ich j anuary, 19 67 Exe culi e Admini s trator OPPORTUNITY IN ATLANTA During the past two years Atlanta's Community Action Program has moved with great speed. Thou sands of citi zens and ma ny agencies and organizations have participated io planning de veloping and financing this multi -ser_vice opport1mity progra m fo r Atlanta's low- income citizens. In two years : 14 Multi -service Neighborhood Service Centers have been establ ished, More than 20,000 adults and youths have been placed in jobs and job tra ining, Nearly 39,000 individuals have parti cipated in basic, remedial and enrichment education courses, and More than 55,000 individual s have rece ived fom i ly servic es . Due to Congre ssio na l reductjons in the 1%7 Economic Opportunity budget for the n ation, Atlanta's program ha s s uffe red a 40% reduction in funds plu s the deletion of six s e rvices . E .O .A. is now seeking loca l re sources to help re store these vital serv ices a nd r,ebuild its program. E. O . A. services can be divided into s ix categor,ies: OPPORTUNITIES FOR: A. Neighborhood Serv ice s through 14 Neighborhood Serv ice Centers 8. Employment and Job Training C. Education D. Social Serv ices E. Research . '•• and: ~.- F. Discont inued Programs Each projecli or contracted s er ic e of E.O. A . is suppo, uect by a citizens advisory counci l of which at le ast 1/ 3 musk be pe ople s e rved by th program . A. OPPORTUN ITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 1. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION ( ote : All f ig ures in this re port; repre s nt up to two years work, de pending 011 how lo1vg th e projec t has b e 11 estab lished. ) All E .0.A. service s are brought to low-income families th rough 14 Neighborhood Service Centers Loeated in poverty areas . A s mall sta H located a t 101 Ma rietta Street , N. W. , plans a nd directs the progra m a nd coordinates servi ces wi th loca l agenc ies . All 14 Centers were e s tabli shed during the first two years . Staff. member,s at nhese centers have conducted 33 ,049 interview s . Headquar,ters: 101 Mar,i e tta Street , N. W. , Telephone 5 25 -4262 , Mr. l,lar,old E . Barrett, Dir,ector. CENTERS IN OPERAT ION ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY Central City Neighborhood Serv ice Center 840 Marietta Str,eet , N .W. Mrs. Doris Bridges, Director T ~lephone: 873-6759 �East Cent ral Neighborhood Serv i ce C enter Gw i nnett County Offi ce 486 Dec a tur Street , S. E. Pike and Clayton Streets L awrenceville , Georgia Mr. Gene JohnsoLJ , Coordinator Telephone : 963 -9700 Mr. George Dodd , Director Teleph one: 577-1735 Edgewood Neighborhood Serv ice Cente r 1723 Boulevard Driv e , S.IE. Mr. Samuel Russell , Director Telephone: 378-3643 NASH -Wash ington N eighborhood Ser. Cen. 247 Ashby Street, N. W. Mr. William A. Fowlkes , Director Teleph one: 524-2084 North Fulton Neighborhood Service Center 27 Oak Street, Roswell , Georgia Mr. J. W. Stone, Director Tel eph one : 993 -3795 Northwest (Perry Homes) Ne ighborhood Service Center 1927 Holl yw ood Road , N. W. Mr. Roberst Branning , Director T e lephone: 799-9322 Pittsburg Neighborhood Service Center 993½ McDanie l Street , S. W. Mr. Levi Terrill , Director Telephone: 523 -1 577 Price N eighborhood Serv i ce C enter 112 7 Capito l Avenue, S. E. Mr . Geo ffr ey Hea rd , Acting Director Teleph one: 522 -5792 So. F ulton Neighborhood Servi ce C enter 2735 East P o int St. , East Poin t , Georgia Mr. Clint Rodger s, Direct or Teleph one: 767-754 1 Summe r hi I I-Mec hani cs vi 11 e Neighborhood Serv ice Center Rockdale-Co nyers Offi ce 929 Commercial St., Co nye rs , Georgi a Mr. Sidne y Herring, Coordinator Telepho ne: 483 -9512 EL ECTI ON S: One of the most importa nt opportunities E.O. A. offers is that of re s ident participation . For the first time low- income citizens have come together in neighborhood organizations , block clubs and advisory council s to con s ider their needs and to ass i s t E. 0. A. in pl a nning programs to help meet the se needs. There have been 2,672 neighborh ood meetings . Average monthly a ttendance for a ll E.O.A. advisory committees is 2,250 people . In 1966 elections were held for t he fir s t t ime to c hoose repre sentati ves of low -inc ome ar eas to serve on ne igh borhood and city- wide E.O.A. adviso ry committees . New Electi ons for 1967 re presentatives hav e j us t been completed in 11 Ne ighborhood Center areas . (N. Fulton is s till being organized). 194 lowinc ome neighborhood block organization s a nd 11 ,528 people have pa rticipa ted in the 196 7 elections. More than 500 lo winc ome citizens are serving as block captains a nd elec ted representatives. 725 Lawton Stree t , S. W. Mr. J a me s Hester, Director Telephone: 753-6101 Each block organiza tion chose on e representa tive to serve on it s Nei ghborhood Center's advisor y committee, TH E CITIZE S NEIGHBORHOOD AD VISOR Y COUNCIL. E a ch CNAC selected thre e represe ntatives to serve on a city-wi de committee , THE CITIZE S C EN TR AL ADVISORY COUNCIL , pl u s on e representa tive to serve on the E .O.A . BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Thi s gives 12 re pr es entati ve s o f the poor , 1 ' 3 of the t otal members hip , on th e Board of Dire c tors. ADJOINING COUNTIES J. H. Calhoun , Assistant Di re ct or for Co mmunit y Developme nt, 101 Marietta St . , . W., T e le phon e: 525-4262. 65 Georgia Avenue , S. E . Mrs . Omi e Dixon , Acting Director Teleph one: 577 -1351 West Central Ne ighborhood Service Center 2193 Ver be n a Street, N - W. Mr. A. A. Fromho ltz , Director Telephone: 799-0331 West End Neighborhood Service Center �Center Director Nomi nees: Mrs . Willie Perkins Rev. Ellis L. Green M r. Charles B . Hart , Jr. West End Mr. B . F . Waldorn Mr. Ben Benson Mrs. Peg Brad y .\1r . William Killingsworth Mrs . Emma Jordan Mr. A. R. Phillips Mr . Fred Young Mr s . Gertrude McLennan !rs. Eliz a beth Godbee Mrs . Maxine Abbott Mr s . Edna May o Mr. Ro y Harwell Mr. Al vin Ba rner Mrs. Bertha Stewa rt Mr s . Roxie Lipford Mr. R. C. Chinn Mr s. Lu cy Cas tell Mr s . D. L. Stov all Mr. Col ema n Smith Mrs. Be a tric e He nd er so n Mr s . M. U. Barn e tt e Mr. J. C. Die tri c h Mr s. Su e Bradley Mrs . C. B. Co l e Mr. Ja c k Bagwel l Mr. Robert Ri ce Mr . F . H . P ound Mr s . Gene J ohn son Mr s . Ann Mill er Mr. Ros well Ja c k son Mr s . Mary Chandler ~lr s . Ma ry Mo rton Center Director Nom inees : Mr. H. D. Wiley ~fr s . George L o ngi n o ,t .\!r s. Mamie Wynn Mrs. Gladys Brad le y Rev. Caro l T i nsl ey ... ,,, l CITIZENS CENTRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (1967) \.larked * above Plus Executive Adminis tra t or No mi nees \1 rs . Annie Laurie P ace Mr . Ralph Long Rev. R. B. Short s Mr. Robert Blount Mrs. Lennie Hes t er Mrs. Mary Morton Mr. J a me s H. Aldredge Miss Dori s Alexa nd e r Homorable Iva n Allen , Jr . Dr. Wa ll a ce M. Alsto n Mr . Harold N. Arnold Dr. Sa nford Atwood Dr. Warren D. Bachelis Dr. Paul R . Bea ll Mr. Dl'la ne W. Beck Mr. Glenn E. Bennett Mi ss Ca th erine Bo lin g Dr. Jame s P. Bra wle y Dr. Rufus E . Clemen t Mr . Clatence D. Coleman Mr. Jack C. Deliu s Mr. Wellborn R . Ellis Mr. Arnold D. Elli s o n Mr. Rich a rd Forbe s Mr. J a mes Furnis s Mr. Collier 8 . Gla di@ Mr. Herma n B . Gu inn Mr. J os eph F . Haa s Dr. Jame s F . Hackne y Archbi s hop P aul J . Ha llin a n Dr. E dwin Ha rri s on Mr. Richa rd C. Hic ks Mi ss Rebec c a Hollin g s wo rth Honora bl e Ll oy d Elm o Hole Mr. Willi a m S. How la nd Mr. Wi lli a m E . In mo n Mr. J ohn H. J a cob s Dr . A. P . J arr e ll Mr. Herbe rt T. J e nkin s Mr. Malco lm D. J one s Mr. Ala n F . Kie ppe r Mr. J oh n F . Kis e r Mr . R. E arl L ande rs Dr . Noa h L a ng da le , J r. Dr. Jo hn W. L et s on Ma jor Geo rge Mars ha ll Dr. Albe rt E . Man le y Mr . Sam Ma sse ll , Jr. Dr. Ben jam in E . Mays Mr s. Fra nce s McKay Mr. J . 0 . Moore Mr. Jack P . Nix �• ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY F· 8 2 ATLANTA, INC. Neighborhood Service Areas F•79 --·, ' ~ HAPEVILLr: \ --'®PIIL_ G. EDGEWOOD B. NASH-WASHINGTON H. NORTHWEST (P.H. ) I. WEST CENTRAL C. PR ICE D. SOUTH FULTON E. SUM-MEC F. NORTHEAST F·74 F•IOB A. WEST END J. CENTRAL CITY K. PITTSBURG L. NORTH FULTON (Gwinnett County and Rockdale County areas not shown on map) ) r �.., ,, ' \ NEIGHBORHOOD AIDES: E. 0 . A. h as trained an d employed i ndigenous re s idents of low-income neighborhoods to assist with cente r agency a nd c ommuni ty work. Aides have visit ed over 103,225 homes in door-to-door case-finding a nd have served over 37,049 individuals on a continuin g basis. ·' • .. ~ l 2. VISTA (VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA) A domestic Pe a ce Corps providing a ide s, teachers, counselors and adv is o rs for. the Wa r on Poverty . Headquarte rs a t 10 Marietta Street, N . W. Mr . Dav id Da mmann , Director 1 VISTA Volunteers , Telepho ne : 525-4262. ACTION : 54 Volunteers have been as s igned to Atlanta for, one year. 25 of the s e are pre sently working j o IE.O .A. target areas . The other 29 a re expected during the ne x t fe months. Las t year, Atla nta had 32 VI T'l\ Volunteer s. B. OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOY MENT AND JOB TRAINING 3. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE One Manpower Counselor is lqcaced in eac h Neighborh ood Service Cen ter to provide job placement an d referrals to other services . Admini s tered by Georgia Sta te Emp loyme nt Service , 101 Mariett a Street, N . W., Te lephone : 525-4262 . Manpower Program peciali:;t, Mr. Don Bryant . ACTION : 33,627 tindi vtid ua ls have rece ived employment counse ing . 87 % of th e e were unemployed a t the time of coun seli n g aQd most of the re mainin g 13% were under-emplo yed . 6, 16 1 indivjdual s have bee n placed in job s . Hun dreds of others h ave been placed in E. O . A. training programs for yomh s . The remai nder a re receiving trainjng , education , counseling or, other, service s in prep a ration for e mpl oy me nt or a re w the process of be ing p laced. . , ",4 4. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS (In-School) T rainin g and employment of lo w-income high .sch ool youth s in the Atla nta F ulton County School Sys tems to pro vide work exper,ience and mone y t o enab le them to re mai n in schoo l. Admini s tered by the Atlanta and fulton County Boards of -Ed ucation a t l.J,01 Marietta Stree t , N . W. , Telephone: 525 -7886 ; 1rs. Alice Washington , Coordinator. ACTION: 650 students now emplo yed in the public s chools . More than 2,500 youths have panic i paced s ine e the beginning . 5. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS (Out-of-School) A job trainin g and employment prognam for out-of-school, unemployed youth s aged 16 through 21. 57 pubJic a nd no n-pro£it Atla nta a ge ne ies pr.ovide 150 work locations and 6 20 posi ti ons . Return co schoo l is encour,aged . Office at 68 Spring treet, N . W. , Telephone : 577- 1904 , Mr. Henry Pace Directo r . ACTION: 620 posi ti ons are avail a ble . 6 10 yo uth s a re employed . 3 5 have returned to s chool. 224 have ac cepted full-time e mployment. Nearly 3,000 you th s have participated since the beginning . 6. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER Opera ted by t he Geo rg ia cate Employment Service to concentrat e on the emp loy ment needs of youths a ged 16 through 21, with emph a si s OQ c ounsel in g , testin g , and refe rral to other age n c ies for r,emed ial educ a tion or t ra ining . 522 West Peach cr.ee Sure et . ~Ir . A. \\' . Seagers . Director . Telephone: 875-0971. ACTION : 8 2, 000 ha Ye bee n interviewed . 5,735 youth s ha Ye b een pl aced in full -ti me jo bs . 30,000 ha v e been refe rre d to jobs a nd o th e r age ncies . �7. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER tere d by Senior, Citizen Services of Me tropolitan Atla nta , Int . , lr20 Marietta Street, N . W., Room 7 19 , Telephone: 577-2474 , Mrs. Carolyn French, Project Directo r. A center to screen pro spe ctive loa n applications and to provide assistance in the management a nd development of sma ll businesses. 101 Mariett a S tneet, N. W. , Telephone: 577 -3315 , Dr. Merle C . P at terson , Director. ACTION : 36 men a nd women , plus 4 s ubs titutes , tra ined a nd serving a t Grady Hospita l (30), Fulton County Juvenile Court (4) and Carrie -Ste e le Pitts Ho me (2) . ACTION : 850 individuals h ave been ioterview ed or counseled. 33 lo ans tota1ling $322,000 hav e been approved a nd granted. 3 eight-week se min a r s have been conducted in lo w-income neighborhoods. 10. EMPLOYMENT FOR THE OLDER WORKER (50 pl us) An independent irrogram ad mini stered by the Golden Age Employment Ser:v ice of the tlanta Section , National Council o f Jewish Women , 793 Piedmont Avenue, N. E. , lfelepbon e : 875-944 3, Mrs. Naom · Metzger , Executive Di r.ector,. 8. COLL EGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM Part time employment to keep youth s from ow-income famiil ie·s in coMege.. ACTION: 969 individuals have been placed i n jobs . There have been 1,740 job ap lications and 3,028 requests for 'applicants kom businesses . ACTION : Pro gram approved fo r eight colleges : Clark College, 60 presemly employed , 60 previousl y emplo yed no posiitions available ; Emory Univer sity, 69 prese ntl y employed , [4 pueviously employed , 20 avai lable posic.ions; Geor• gia State College, 25 presently employ ed , 2iJ. previously employed , 12 positions ava ila bl e; Georgia Institute of Technology, 28 presently employed , 10 previousl y employ ed , 30 positions av a ilable; Moreho use College, 201 presentl y employed, 192 previously employed , 15 positions available; Morri s Brown College, 134 presently employ ed , 125 previously employed, no positions available; Oglethorpe University, 35 presently employed, 20 previously employ ed , no position s ava ila ble ; and Sp el man Co llege, 40 pre s entl y employ ed , 100 pre viously employ ed , no po s itions avaiJa ble . 9. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT A progra m to prov id e children in institution s with adult af£e ction and com pa n ionsh ip while a lso giv ing o lder c i ti zens a chance to be employed in a use ful , pers ona lly satisfy in g job. Adminis- • ' ... 'r 11. MOTA ' ...'. The Ma np ower Development and Training Act of 1962 provide s jo b trainin g for needed skills. Admin is te red by the Georgia State Emp loyment Serv ice and the Atlanta Board of Education . Offices at Atla nta Industrial Employmen t Offoce , 6iJ. Trinit y Avenue , S. W., Telephone: 524-24 11. ACTION : 5,104 individuals have been tra ined. A ne w c onera ct bas been r:eceived to train 200 people between February 13, 19)67 and March 3 ] , 1968 in groups of 4 5 in 8 O F i2 week tr.aining programs . Anothe r: 100 experienced but unemployed wonkers will receive On The Job ~ra ining . MDTA cl a s s e s will train for: s uch jobs as hoste s s , waitress , waiter , bus bo y , bus girl , chef , short order grill ma n , s pecialist c ook , combin a tion coo k , salad gid , kitchen helper a nd sn a ck bar ho s te ss. Addition a l tra ining c ontracts are exp e cte d soo n. C las s es now in pro gress a re we ldin g (20), bric k lay in g (2 0) , produc tion mach in e (20), d e s ign technician at Lock- .. ' I\ �Archer High School , 2250 Perry Bouleva rd , N. W. , Telephone: ,94 -156 7, Arvella L. Farmer , Assistant Principal. Howard High School, 551 Houston Street, N. E. , Telephone: 522-5096 , Bennie C. Williams, Assistant Principal. Parks Jr. High School, 1090 Windsor Street, S. W., Telephone: 753-6125, Robert J . Still, Assistant Principal. West Fulton High School, 1890 Bankhead Avenue, N. W., Telephone: 799-3177, E. C. Norman, Assistant Principal. Bethune Elementary School, 198 North side Drive , N . W., Telephone : 524-6854 , Norr i s L. Hogan, Assistant Principal. Capitol Avenue Elementary School, 8 li Capitol Avenue, S. W., Telephone: 5238696 , Obadiah Jordan , Jr., Assistant Principal. We sley Elementa ry School, 186 Wesley Avenue , N . E. , Telephone: 378-4393, Aaron L. Watson, Assistant Principal. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FINANCED BY NON-EOA FUNDS Dykes High School, 4360 Powers Ferry Road , N. W., Telephone: 255-5236 , Jack Glasgow, Assistant Principal. Grant Park Elementary School, 75 0 Kalb Avenue , N. E., Tel ephone: 627-574 1, James Chwers , Assistant Principal. 17. PROJECT HEAD START An enrichment program for culturally deprived pre-school children operated by the Atlanta School System and seven pri vate a gencies . An application is now being prepared for an 8 week program for 3,000 children to be held next summer. 5,989 children have attended in 2 summers. Atlanta Board of Education , Instructional Servic..es Building, 2930 Forrest Hills Dr iv e , Telephone: 761-5411, Miss F rances C ox , Director. 4,609 have atte nded in 2 summers . Rockdale C ounty 's Head Stare Program 40 a ttended last summer. Gwinnett County's Head Start Program 240 attended last summer. Wheat Street Day Nursery's Head Scare Program - 200 have attended in 2 summers. Free For All Day Nursery's Head Start Program - 260 have attended in 2 summers . Hinsley Temple Day Nursery's Head Stare Program - 120 have attended in 2 summers. Berean Junior Academy's Head Scarac Program - 240 have attended in 2 summers. 18. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Instruction in reading a nd writing for ad ults over 18 years of age who are unable to function on an eighth grade educational level, to improve their employment potential. Administered by the Aclanca Board of Education, 2930 Forrest Hills Drive , Telephone: 76 1-5 4 11 , Ext. 206 , Mr. A.Ian Koch and Dr. Curtis Henson , Coordinators . ACTION : 48 classes for 900 participants are in sessio n. 1,273 people have already participated . 19. UPWARD BOUND A project to reduce the drop-out rate of 11th and 12th graders with ability by providing remedial a nd interest classes and encouraging chem to set goals for further education after high school. ACTION : Morehouse College, 223 Che stnut Street, S. W. , Telephone: 577 -1505 , Dr. Arthur Banks , Director. 150 enrolled at present, 228 last ye a r. Emory Univer sity, Emory University Campus, Emory University, Telephone: 377-24 11 , Ext. 7546, Mr. Loui s Becker , Director. 49 enrolled at present , 50 last yea r. Morri s Brown College, 642 Hunter St., N. W., Telephone: 577-2628, Mrs. Vivian McGee, Director. 91 enrolled at present , 100 last year. �r ··-- ~-~------··· -.-~ .,. ,,. . ··-~&---:-:,,· ~;:rrr:--.,.1, .1 I , j . .. During the wmter , s tudents paut1c1pate in Saturday morning classes at the colleges a nd a re tutored by program assistants. During the summer , students live and study on the college campuses. Morris Brown and Morehouse held 8 week programs and Emory held a 6 week progra m l as t summer. Simila progua ms are planned for next year. Three ye ars ago , a pue-college demonstration project, one of s ix in the country, was conducted by Moreho use College for 370 students . Results from this project helped pave the way for tbe na tion wide program, Project Upward Bound. D. OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES .",. . 20. SOCIAL SERVICES Socia l Service Superv isors and staf,f are located in each Neighborhood Service Center to provide help with health , e ducation and fam ily problems. ACTION: Coun selors have held 33,049 interviews at the Neighborhood Service Centers. 21 . DAY CARE SERVICE Sup ervis ed c a re for children in order to release parents for job training a nd job opportunities . 10 projects ar,e in operation c a ring for 7 10 children. Antioch North Day Care Center (50) 540 Kenn edy Sti;eet, N . W. , Telephone : 523-4861. Mrs . Mary Ray, Direct or. Bowen Homes Day Care Center (Ga te City As sociation) (100) - 1060 Wilkes Circle , N.W. , Teleph one : 799- 11 70 , Mrs . France s Wyatt , Director. Colle ge Park C ivic & Educa tiona l Cente.r (3 5) - 407 West Ha rva rd Street , College Park , Georgia, Telephone : 766-4456 , Mrs . E loise Tlhoma s , Di recto r. Children 's C enter of Met.r,opolita n A tl anta Family Day Care (35) - 725 Lawton Street, S. W. , T e leph one : 7 53-6101 , Mrs . Doris Hattley , Ca s e Worker. ~ ~ .~ )1k -~ J'1'M;l; ,, 'l' .. / East ..Poin t Child Care Center ( 24) 1147 Calhoun Avenue , East Point, Geougia , Telephone: 767 -4404, Mrs.' DeVern Howell , Directors . South Side Day Care Center, (120) - 802 Pryor Street, S .W. , Telephone: 577-2640 , Mr. Henry J. F urlow , Director. Guady Homes Day Care Center, (Grady .l'Iomes T enant Association) (90) - 100 Bell Street, S . E. , Telephone: 522-1595 , Mrs. Elizabeth R. Carter, Director,. Gate City at St . Pau l's (Gate City Association) (36) - . 1540 Ptyor Road , S. W. , Telephone: 622-9711 , Mrs . Barbara Martin , Director. Fort Street Kiddie Korner (100) - 572 Boulevard , N . E . , Telephone: 876-9 279 , Miss Yhonna Carter , Director. Tabernacle Baptist Church (120) - 475 Boulevard , N .E. , Telephone : 876-1 T/9, Mrs. Mattie Bruce , Director . 22. L EGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A central Legal Ass i s tance C enter, financed by E .O.A . , is presently opera ting in the Fulton C ounty C ourt House. 2 additiona l centers a re pla nned for l owincom e neighborhoods . All legal t:ases for E .O.A. target areas will be re ferred to one of these three centers . The program will ha ndle civil c ase s, and provide represen ta tion a nd counseling for preliminary crimin a l hearings. Administered by t he L ega l Aid Society of Atlanta, 136 Pryor St. , S.E ., Tel. 524-5811 , Mrs . Nancy Cheves , General C ounsel. ACTION : Unde r the previous E .O. A. Leg al Assista nce P rogram , Legal Aid la wye rs worked in Neighborh ood Servi ce Ce nte rs part- ti me . L egal Aid la wyers serve d a tota l o f 17,324 cas e s a nd clo s ed 2,376 court case s . 23. CRIME PR EV ENTION Police wouk in each Neighborhood Service Center to become friends wi t h residents and help them with their problems . This progra m was developed by th e Atlanta Police Depa rtment fo llowiin �. ,·r a recommendation of the Crime Commiss ion . It is the first program of its kind in the country . Atlanta Police Department , 82 Decatur Street, Telephone: 522-7363, Lt. C. E. Wright a nd Lt . C. Dixon, Officers in Charge . ACTION : Since January, 1966, police officers have been working in E . 0 . A. Neighborhood Service Centers. They have communicated wiith over 9)0, 000 eople. These officer,s a ttended 176 meetings on off-duty time , got 306 dropouts back in school and helped 58 hardship cases . T'hey s upervise numerous youth act1vH1es a nd clubs and get youths involved in Neiighborhood Youth Corps , Job Corps , Community Schoo.I a nd Rec reation Programs . The o fficers and their Centers a r e: Officer Gambell , NASH-Washington; Officer L yon s, Price and Sum-Mee ; Officer Carde 11 , Central City ; Officer John s on , Nor,thwes t ( Perry Home s); Officer Nelloms, Edgewood ; Officer Grah a m, Northeas t ; Officer Owens , West End . 24. PLANNED PARENTHOOD Family plannin g s ervice a d min is tered by the P lanned P arenthood Ass ociation of the Atlanta Ar ea , 3108 Piedmont Road, N. E . , Teleph one : 233-4493 , Mr:s . Julian F reed ma n , Acting Director . ACTI ON : Over 2, 193 individ ual s s erved . 3 Fam i ly Planning Clinics in operation : Beth lehem Communi ty Center Clinic , 9 McDonough Boul evard , T elephone: 627-0176 (Monday even in gs); erry Homes Clinic , 1660 Drew Dr ive , N. W. , Apartment 756, T eleph one: 355 8278 (Wednesday evenings ); a nd J ohn 0 . Chiles Homes , 435 Ashby Street , S. W. , T elephone: 755-4228 , (Thursday e venings) . 25. MUL Tl SERV ICE CENTERS FOR THE AGED Recreation , s ocial services and day care for famil ie s living in the three high- rrse apartment buildings for the aged built by the Atla nta Public Hou s ing Authority. Progra m administered by Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, [nc . , 120 Marietta Street, N . W., Telephone : 577-3828, Mr. A. E. Horvath, Director . ACTION: A total of 1,794 fa mi ly units are being served in the Antione Graves Ce nter , 126 Hilliard Street, N .E . , Telephone: 577-1790; the John 0 . Chiles Center , 435 As hby Street, S. W. , Telephone : 753-4084; and the !Palmer House , 430 Techwood Drive , N . W. , TeJephone: 873-3453. The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recrea tion is providing recreation specia li s ts under co ntrac t to provide comprehensive rec rea tion programs. The F ulton County Department ofi Family a nd Children Services provides a full- ime representative in e a ch Center by agreement. The Fulton County P ublic Heal th Department provide s a health main tena nce program in e ach Center by agreement . 26. PROJECT ENABLE Gr:oup educati on for low-i ncome pare nts to increas e motivation for s elf-help . C ommunity and persona l probl e ms are ident i fied and become the ta rge t for action. Administered by the Atla nta Urba n League , Inc . , 239 Auburn A.venue , N. E . 1 Mrs . Lilli an C lark , Director , Telephone: 522-8839 . ACTION : Seven groups with a to tal of 167 pa rents hav e compl e ted th e ir di s cu ssions. The re have been 238 refierrals to other agencies for help. 1,069 p e ople ha ve been i nt erviewed . A leader,s hip tra ining phase will s ta re soon . 27. VOLUNTEER TASK FORCE A proo; am to p rovide tra ining a nd s upervi sion of local volun teers who s upp1ement s ervice s of th e E .O.A . profess ional s ta ff . Volunteers ar,e drawn ~r:om all areas of th e city , i ncluding E. 0 . A. I '• .' ~' • I �ta rge t a reas . Admi ni s tered by t h e Community Counci l of the Atlanta Ar ea , Inc. , G lenn Build ing , 120 Ma riett a Street, N. W. , T e lephone : 577 -2250 , Mrs. Elinor Me tzger , Di rectoE. ACTION : 46 vo lunteer s tra in ed and serving. Vo lunteers are placed in Neighborhood Seuvice Centers , Community Sch och, Commun i ty Ce nters , P lan ned P a r,e nt hood Ce nte rs , St. J oseph's Hospital , Senior Citizens Center s , an d Day C a re Ce nte rs. Volu nteers incl ud e both me n a nd wo me n . Interes t ed pe rso n s s h ould ca ll t h e a bove numbe r. New cl a ss of 33 to s ca re in J an ua ry wil l las t 6 week s (4 weeks classes plus 2 weeks on- job-trai ni ng). Nex t cla ss starts Ma rc h 20 th. E. RESEARCH PROGRAMS Tr aining and work experience for 500 -700 ha rd-core, unemplo ye d out- ofschool y ouths per y ear , in work s hop situa tions . Administered by BEES-BIZ, foe. , a non -profit , private organization . 570 P ea chtree Street , Telephone : 8 7 356 53 , Mr. Joseph Minecci , Directo r. ACTI ON : 233 were enrolled during the program . 31. PROJECT UP- LI FT Job traini ng for unemployed p a rent s of depe ndent children o perated by Fulton County Depa rtment of Family a nd Chil dre n Ser vices a t 50 Whiteh a ll Street , Mrs. Willie Thompson , Direc tor , T e leph one: 572 -2 155. ACTION: Program will end by February 28th . 22 7 indiv idua ls a re now in crainin·g. 387 have co mpleted the c ours e . 28. EVALUATION PRO GRAM An e igh tee n month ev alu a ti on of Atl a nta' s Communit y Action P ro gram. Adm in istered by Emory Uni versi ty , Te lephone : 377 -24 11, Ext. 517, Dr. J ohn Doby , Di re cto r; Dr. Fred R . Crawfo rd , P ri n cipa l In ve s tiga tor. ACTION: P relimina ry research un derway. 29. ELECTRONIC DATA PROC ESSING PROGRAM E .O . A. was s ele cted for a n O . E.O. Pil o t s tud y to de s ig n an d imp le ment a da t a proce ssing sy ste m t o a utoma t e acc o unting a nd fin a nc ia l work . The projec t des i gne d procedure s fo r data ga th erin g fr om th e Neighborhood Service Cen ter s. Adm ini s te red by Electro nic s Da ta 817, 10 1 Sys t e ms Co rp oration , Room Ma rie tt a Stree t , N. W. , Tel eph one: 525 4262 , ex t .58 , "!I.fr. Davi s Hamli n , Director. ACTION : E . O. A.'s budge ta ry a n d payro ll a c counti ng de pa rtm e nt 1s now a utoma ted and us i ng compute rs . F. DISCONTINUED PROGRAMS 30. BEES- BIZ 32. PUBLIC HEAL TH P ublic Health Nurses for Ne ighborhood Ser vi ce Centers . Administer ed by F ulton C ounty Dep a rtment of P ublic Hea lth , 99 Bueler Street , S. E . , Telephone: 572 -29 27 , Mrs . Gladys L. Garla nd , Coordin a tor. ACTION : 4 nur s e s worke d with th e Neighborh oo d Serv ice C en t er s. 33. HOMEMAKER SERVICES Sub s t itute h omemakers assumed respon sibi l ity fo r households in low-in come are as d uring e mergency situations. Admin is tered by Visiti ng N ur se Association of Atla nt a , 1270 Techwo od Drive. Tel ephone : 873 -2683 , Mrs . Mary Ca ldwell, Coordina tor. ACTION : 28 home makers served 522 ho mes , and made 13 ,4 36 vis its . 34. RECREATION CONDUCTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS ACTION : The Recreation T e ch nician and staff of the Neighborh ood Se rvice Centers organ ized and s upe rvis ed sports , tutorial program s, ch i ld ren 's ac- ) ' ill"• �t1v1t1es , swimming , basketball , baseball , teen clubs and adult activities in lowincome areas . summer of 1966. ite. 38. MEDICARE ALERT 35. SUMMER RECREATION E.O.A. financed summer recreation in 1966. Total attendance was 277 ,000. The program s were administered by the City of Atlanta , (Parks and Recrea tion Depa rtment), 10 Uni ted Appeal agencies a nd 3 priva te a gencies. Agencies and departments were : Atlanta Parks and Recreation Dept. Butler Street YMCA Wesle y House Centers Sal va tion Army Warre n Memoria l B oys' Club We s t E nd Boys' C lub Grady Ho me s Boy s ' C lub George Wa s hin gton Carver Boys' Club Atlanta Council o f Camp Fire Girl s Grady Home s Girl s' Clu b Apt Ac ade my Atl anta Urba n League Vine City Council 36. HOME MANAG EMENT TRAINING E .O . A . Home Managemen t T ec hni c ians and aides working in Neighborh ood Service Centers taugh t residen t s c ooking, sewing, housekeeping, budgeting , child care , hygiene , consu mer buying, and facts about loans a nd installment buying. G. OTHERS 37. SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM A program to provide scholarships for primary and secondary students from under-priviledged homes to allow them to attend summer sc hool. Admini s tered by the Atlanta and Fulton County Boards of Education . Dr. J oho Martin, Assistant Superintendent for Ins truction , 29 30 Forre s t Hill s Dr. , Telephone: 76 1-54 11. ACTION: 6,500 yo uths attended the E.O .A. financed program during the s ummer of 1965 . Program did not operate A t wo month program. 10,697 citizens 65 year s and older were contacted. 110 paid worke rs , older people from lowincome are as , a nd 11 7 volunteers explained health and hospital benefits ava ila ble un der the ne w Medicare legislation and helped people a pply before the March 31 , 1966 dead lin e . SUMMARY EOA ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS Multi-Service Ne ighborh ood Centers Neighborh ood Youth C orp s ( out-of-s chool progra m) Small Business Devel opment Center Men 's Job Corps (Recruitin g) VISTA (Vo lunteer s in Service to Americ a) Placement a nd Supervi s io n Medica re Alert EOA PROGRAMS CONTRACTED TO OTHER AGENCIES C ommunity School s ( Atla nta Public Schoo ls) Head St a rt Project s (A tla nta Publ ic Sc hool s a nd 7 priva te organi zati ons) Day Care Cente rs (pri va te organ izati o ns ) Summer Recreati o n Progra ms (City of Atla nta, 10 United Appea l Ag enci es, 3 oth ers) Pro jec t BEES- BIZ (priva te no n-profit organizatio n) Manpower Placement Cente rs (Georgia St a te E mploy me nt Service) Employment Eva luation a nd Service Cente r ( Voca tio na l Re ha bilita tion) Legal Service ( L ega l Aide So cie t y) Pla nned Pare n thood ( Pla nn ed P a renthood As soc iation of Atlan ta) Multi -Service Centers for th e Aged (Senior C i tizens of Metropo lita n Atlanta , Inc .) Volunteer Task Force (Commun ity Counci l) Fos ter Grandparent s (Senior Citizens o f �,. I~ • -t"2 ti l,• I'),, Metropolitan Atlanta , foe.) ejghborhood ¥ out Cor,Rs (Io -School) (Atlanta and 'F ulton County Public Sch oo ls) Project Enable (Urban Le ague ) Public Hea lth Services (Fulton County Health Department) Homemaker Services (Vis iting Nurse Association of t\tlanca) Summer School (A tla nta Public Schools ) COOPERATING INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS r,. P roject Up lift (F ulton County Department of Fam~ly a nd Child.en Se.vices) Youth Opportunity Center (State Employ ment Service) College Work Study lh ograms (8 colleges) Project Upward Bound (3 coHeges) Womens' J ob Corps (WICS - Wo men in Community Service) Crime Preve ntion (Atlanta Police Dept. ) Manpower Development and Tna ining Act of 1962 (Georgia State Employ ment Ser,.,jce a nd Atla nta Board of Education) Proj ec t Hire (Help Enicia ce R.ene wed 'Employment) ( Georgia State Employment Ser,vice) Go lde n Age Employ me nt Service (Atlan ta Section. a ci ona l Co un c,il of Je wish Womelil) Adu le Bas ic Educatio n (Atla nta Board of Educat ion) No longer in operaEion 1966 E.O.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr . Boisfeuillec J ones , C hairman Mrs. W. M. (L uc y) Aiken Mr. Harold Benson Mr:s. A . l... Benton Mr. William L . Ca ll oway Mr. Robert Dobbs Mr. George L. Edwards , Jr. Mr. Melvin Grantham Mr . J oho W. Greer Rev . Jos eph L. Grigg s Mr. J oho S . Herndon Mr . Je s se .Hill Rev . M. L. King , Sr, . Dr. J oho W. L etson Mr. W. H. Montague , Sr. Mr. Carl Plunkett Mr. Julian Sharpton Mr . A. H. Sterne Mr. Erwin Stevens Mrs. Nancie Stowers Dr. Paul D. West Mrs. 11..eRoy (Ano) Woodward Mrs. Mamie Wynn Note: The 1967 EOA Boar,d of Directors wi ll be expanded to 36 members , in cluding 12 representatives of those ser,ved b EOA (o ne elected by each Neighborhood Advisovy Co uncil) , 12 r,epresencacives appointed by public agencies which se rve the poor, a nd 12 representatives appo inted by othe r community groups . The representatives 0£ ch ose served by EOA h ave already been elected. They a r e marked ** below . 12 CITIZENS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COUNCILS (1 967) C e ntral City Mrs . Doro th y Brown Mrs . Kacie Brown Mrs. Helen Ta ylor Mrs . Annie Jackson Mr. Harold Raines Mr. L. L. Turner: Mrs . Rosie Hole Mr . Tommy Griffin Mr. Spencer Blount Mrs . Betty Pool Mr . James Austin Mrs . Nora Keyros Mrs . Evel yn Brown Mr. Alonzo Watson Center D irector Nom i nees: *Mrs . Ethe 1 Cox Mrs . Bertha Jackson Mr:s. Oneda Se ay Mr . B . A. Kitchens Mr. D. A. Coley East Central Mrs. Mr s. Mrs. Mr s. / **Mrs . Annie B . Chamber s Beatric e Wil s on Catherine Gant Margaret Grant u s ie LaBord �Mrs . Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs . Grace Pullum Petronia Hall Clide Anderson Ruby Whitfield Ida Hermon Pearl Williams Willie Lewis Miss Doris Mathews Mrs . J ohnnie Mosley Mr. ewis Holmes , Sr. Mr. Jam e s Gilbert Mr. Emmitt Sowell Mrs. fannie Woods Center Direct or Nom i nees: Mlls . Annie L. Hill Lt. Larry ReP as s Mrs . Mildred Perry Rev. Clarence Maddox E dgewood Mrs . Ruby NI. Heard Rev. W. C. Hill Mr. Lorenz o Johnson Mrs . Dorothy Harris Mr. Julius White Mr s . Mary Mobley Mrs . Fl etcher Walker Mr. Col umbus Maddox Mr. Leroy Vobbs MJ::s . Maggie McMullen Mrs . Lizzie Stephen s !Mr. Thomas Carlton Mrs . Charity Smith IM~s . Clet a Mitchell Mrs . M. B . White ~ rs. Millie Acree ~fr.s . Dorothy Adams Mr. F ed Cox Mr. oss Douthard , altern ate Center Director Nominees: Mr. R,ufus Favors r. Charles Turner 'f_M t . John Gaither Mr . J oho Cosby NASH-Wa shington Mns. Ruby McDowel1 'l' Mrs . Dornthy Pyrom ~ rs . Dorii s Davis Mrs. A,nnie Sewell Mrs. Mary A very Mi . Oc i,s ~ ochran M . James Mavshall Mr.-s . Joyce Burney / ** Mr. Erwin Steve n s Mrs. Lena Pritchell Mr. Edgar Hill s man Rev. L. W. Strickland Mrs. Alma Pool Mis. Margaret Knight Mrs. Alice Dixon Mrs. Parialee Faulkn·e( Mrs. Geneva Ma ck Mrs. Lilli a n Hunt Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey Mrs. ~essie Miller Mrs. Kacie Jones Mrs. C. M. Wolfe Mrs. Carrie Porter Mrs. Cynthia Hampton Mrs. Verna Kirkland C enter D irec tor N ominees: Mrs. Dorothy Bolden Th,ompson Mrs. Maggie Moody Mr. J a me s Gardner Dr. Elsie Edmondson N orth F ulton Being organized Northwes t - Perry Mrs. Ruby Hawk Mr. J oho Slato n Mrs . F lossie Zackery Mrs . Sh irley Dowdell Mrs . Ode ssa Wheele Mrs . Arie Shelm on Mr. Ray mond Morri s Mr. Richard Feagin Mrs. Loretta Gresham Mrs. Vera Mc Coy Mrs. Margie Freeman Mrs. Bernice Hou sewo rth Mlls . Delores Mitchell Mr. Je ss ie Gascon Mrs. Garaldin e Hughes Mrs . Barbara Davis Rev. David Middlebrook Cente r Director Nominees: Mr. Robert Dobbs Mr. Bob Sha w Mr s. Jo s ie Wynn Mr . Carey Fleming Pittsburg Mrs . Mrs . Mrs. Mrs . F lorence Alexander Nettie Blanton Cavrie Wright Annie Evans I ,! �l Mr,s. Ro sa Ha mmonds Mr. John Tolbert Mrs . Mario n Mood Mr. N. H . Scott Mr.s . Mammie F l eming Mr. Clar en ce Smith /** Mrs. Bea trice Garl a nd Mrs. H. H. Dye r '·,:~ Mr. Ben Jen kin s Mrs. Willie 1?. Thornton " ' Mrs . Lennie He s ter Center D irect or N ominee s: Mrs . Slinia Sears Mrs . Sallie Billingsley Rev. Calvin Ho us ton P rice Mrs. C hri sti n e Benson Mrs. Mary Fuller Rev . L. W. hiope , Sr. Mr,s . Grace Ba rk sd a l e Mrs. Ollie Powell Mrs . Nett ie Bennett Mr s . Lois Wi lli ams Mr,. Ch arles Darden Mrs . Lena Ow e ns Mr. Me lv in B a rnes Mrs . C. M. Martin Mrs . Mary F . O' Nea l Re v. H . F . Green Mrs. Eula ne Houseworth MFs . Evel yn B a ttle Mrs. Fr ance s Th omps on Mr s . Arthur Willi a ms Mr s . Ruth Co ffer Mr. Geo rge Br,u mfi e ld Mr. Ga briel McC ra ry Center D irector Nominees: Mr. He nry Phi pps MFs. L oui s e Wa tl ey Mr. Robert B a rne s Mr . Willi am Merritt South Fulton Mr s. Mary L emo n s Mrs. Lu cy Will is Mr. J ohn Walt on , Jr. Mrs. L ouvenia Williams Mrs . Alyce Price Mr. Ro n ald Br,idges Mrs . Jul ie Ch aney Mr. William Johnson Mrs . Myrt ice R owe / **Mr. W. T . Brook s Mrs . Susie Perkins Center D i rec to r N omi nees : Mrs . El i zabeth Huggins Mr. Alfredo C a llejas Mi;. Milo Fisher Summerh i l 1- M ec han icsv il I e Rev . J . B. Marcin Mrs. Rosa Burney Mr. Edward Johnson Rev . L. C. Clack Mr. L ewis Peters Mrs . Alice Hudson Mr. John Gres ham Mrs. Curtis McWorcher Mr. Hudson Whitsett Mrs. Evel yn Burriss Mrs. Ann L. Childs Mr . Andrew Brooks Mrs. Annie Byrd Mrs. Lizz ie Jennings Mr . Edwa rd Mood y Mr. Edwa rd Grimes Mr. C. L. Walton Mrs. Eliza beth Anderson Mrs . Dori s Gascon Mrs. Mattie An s ley Cente r Director Nom i nees : Mrs . Mrs . Mr s . Mr s . Gus s ie Lewi s C a therine Col bert Leila Ha ncock A. L. Ben ton ( elec t ed in 1966 for 2 ye a r t erm co Boar d ) West Central Mrs. Doro thy Patt erson Mr s. Leo la Pe rr y Mr. Wa lter Bur ton Mr . Wi lk i e A. Jorda n Mr. Na thaniel Wa lke r Mr. L ewis Evans Mrs. Mary Hall / **Mr. Edward Young Mr s. L aura Willis Mr. Jo hn Dixon Mr. Elish a P itts Mr s. Cori ne Smith Mr s. Frankie Kendrick Mi ss Nedra L. Reid Rev . K. M. Dunlap Mrs . Nellie Price Mr s. Evelyn Perdue Rev. R . Johnson �Center Director Nominee s: Mrs. Willie Perkins Rev. Ellis L. Green Mr. Charles B. Hart, Jr. ,. ' ... West End Mr. B . F. Waldorn Mr . Ben Benson Mrs. Peg Brady Mr. Willi am Killingsworth Mr s . Emma Jordan Mr. A. R. Phillips Mr. Fred Young Mrs. Gertrude McLennan Mrs . Elizabeth Godbee Mrs . Maxine Abbo tt Mrs . Edna Mayo Mr . Roy Harwell Mr. Alvin Barner Mrs . Bertha Stewart Mrs . Roxie Lipford Mr. R . C. Chinn Mrs . Lucy Castell Mrs . D. L. Stovall Mr. Coleman Smith Mrs . Beatrice Henderson Mrs. M. U. Barnette Mr. J . C. Dietrich Mr s . Sue Bradley Mrs . C. B. Cole Mr . Jack Bagwell Mr. Robert Rice Mr . F . H. P o und Mrs . Ge n e Johnson Mr s . Ann Miller Mr . Roswell Jackson .'vlrs . Mary Chandler .\,frs . Mary Morton Center Director Nom inees: Mr. H. D. Wiley Mr s . George L o ngino Mr s . .'vlami e Wynn .'vlr s . Gla dys Bradley Re v . C arol Tin s ley 1 CITIZENS CENTRAL ADV ISORY COUNCIL (1967) \,larked * a bo ve P lus Execut ive Administrator Nominees .'vlrs . Annie L a urie P a ce .'vlr. R alph Long Rev . R . B . Shorts Mr. Robert Blount Mrs . Lennie Hester Mrs. Ma ry Morton TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. James H . Aldredge Miss Doris Alexander Honora ble Jiva n Allen , J r. Dr. WaHace M. Als ton Mr. Ha rold N . Arnold Dr. Sanford Atwood Dr,. Warren D. Bachelis Dr. P a ul R. Beall Mr. Dua ne W. Bec k Mr. Glenn E. Bennett Miss Cath e rin e Boling Dr. J ames P . BrawJey Dr. Rufu s E . C lement Mr . Clarence D. Coleman Mr. J ack C. Deliu s Mr. Wellborn R . Elli s Mr. Arnold D . Ellison Mr . Richa rd Forbes Mr. J ames Furni ss Mr. Collier, B. Gladi n Mr . Herman B. Guinn Mr. J oseph F . Haas Dr. J a me s F . Hackney Arc hbi s h op P a ul J . Ha llin a n Dr. Edwin Harr ison Mr . Richa rd C. Hi cks Mi ss R ebecca Hollingsworth Ho norable Ll oyd Elmo Ho le Mr. William S . Howland Mr. William E . In mon Mr. J ohn H . J aco b Dr. A. P. J a rrell Mr . Herbert T . J en kins Mr. Malco lm D. Jone s Mr. Alan F . Kjepper Mr. J ohn F . Kiser Mr. R . Earl L a nde rs Dr. Noa h Langdale , Jr. Dr. John W. L eeson Ma jor George Ma rs ha ll Dr . Albert E . Manley Mr. Sam Masse ll , Jr, . Dr. Be n ja min E . Mays Mrs . Frances McKay Mr . J . 0 . Moore Mr. Jack P . Nix �... Mr. A. B. fPa dgett Mr. J . W. P ink s too Dr. Claude Purcell Mr. William Ray, Jr. Mr. M. B. Satterfie ld Mrs . Bruce Schaefer Mr. Opie Shelton Mr. Robert E. Shrider Mr. Robert Sommerville Mr. IDouglas W. Scronbehn Dr. Herman L . Turner Dr. J oho Vena ble Dr. Paul D. West Rev . Samuel W. Williams Mr. Marion Williamson Mr. John C. Wilson ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. Mr. C. 0. Emmerich IE xecuti ve Director Mr. Harold E. Barrett Associate Administra tor for Opera tion s (and Director of Neighborhood Services Organization) Mr. William W. Allison As soc iate Administrator for Planning u % Mr. William G. Terry Ass ociat e Administrator or Genera l Service s (and Director of Merit System) 4.' t- Mr. Luther A. Mclendon, Jr. Director of F inance % 4. .J t4. QM .Jo M a>o M ~< >- wi::j t- a: a: % , Mrs. Wade T. Mitchell Director of Information ci t0:: I- 0 <llw <<-' < II- 0 w I- 0 ~ a.. -z < a.. a: <( .J .... u o< ~ 0 % 0 u w � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. 2 Year Progress Report 101 MARIETTA STREET, N.W., ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303... TELEPHONE: AREA CODE (404) 525-4262 Cc. O. Emmerich Executive Administrator January, 1967 OPPORTUNITY IN ATLANTA During the past two years Atlanta’s Community Action Program has moved with great speed. Thousands of citizens and many agencies and organizations have participated in planning, develop- ing and financing this multi-service op- portunity program for Atlanta’s low-in- come citizens. In two years: 14 Multi-service Neighborhood Service Centers have been established, More than 20,000 adults and youths have been placed in jobs and job training, Nearly 39,000 individuals have partici- pated in basic, remedial and enrichment education courses, and More than 55,000 individuals have re- ceived family services. Due to Congressional reductions in the 1967 Economic Opportunity budget for the nation, Atlanta’s program has suffered a 40% reduction in funds plus the deletion of six services. E.O.A. is now seeking local resources to help re- store these vital services and rebuild its program. E.0.A. services can be divided into six categories: OPPORTUNITIES FOR: A. Neighborhood Services through 14 Neighborhood Service Centers - Employment and Job Training . Education . Social Services . Research moon and: F. Discontinued Programs Each project or contracted service of E.O.A. is supported by a citizens advisory council of which at least 1/3 must be people served by the program. A. OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 1. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION (Note: All figures in this report represent up to two years work, depending on bow long the project bas been established.) All E.O.A. services are brought to low-income families through 14 Neighbor- hood Service Centers located in poverty areas. A small staff located at 101 Mari- etta Street, N. W., plans and directs the program and coordinates services with local agencies. All 14 Centers were established during the first two years. Staff members at these centers have conducted 33,049 interviews. Headquarters: 101 Marietta Street, N. W., Telephone 525-4262, Mr. Harold E. Barrett, Director. CENTERS IN OPERATION ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY Central City Neighborhood Service Center 840 Marietta Street, N.W. Mrs. Doris Bridges, Director Telephone: 873-6759 East Central Neighborhood Service Center 486 Decatur Street, S. E. Mr. George Dodd, Director Telephone: 577-1735 Edgewood Neighborhood Service Center 1723 Boulevard Drive, S.E. Mr. Samuel Russell, Director Telephone: 378-3643 NASH-Washington Neighborhood Ser. Cen. 247 Ashby Street, N. W. Mr. William A. Fowlkes, Director Telephone: 524-2084 North Fulton Neighborhood Service Center 27 Oak Street, Roswell, Georgia Mr. J. W. Stone, Director Telephone: 993-3795 Northwest (Perry Homes) Neighborhood Service Center 1927 Hollywood Road, N. W. Mr. Robert Branning, Director Telephone: 799-9322 Pittsburg Neighborhood Service Center 9934 McDaniel Street, S. W. Mr. Levi Terrill, Director Telephone: 523-1577 Price Neighborhood Service Center 1127 Capitol Avenue, S. E. Mr. Geoffrey Heard, Acting Director Telephone: 522-5792 So. Fulton Neighborhood Service Center 2735 East Point St., East Point, Georgia Mr. Clint Rodgers, Director Telephone: 767-7541 Summerhill-Mechanicsville Neighborhood Service Center 65 Georgia Avenue, S. E. Mrs. Omie Dixon, Acting Director Telephone: 577-1351 West Central Neighborhood Service Center 2193 Verbena Street, N. W. Mr. A. A. Fromholtz, Director Telephone: 799-0331 West End Neighborhood Service Center 725 Lawton Street, S. W. Mr. James Hester, Director Telephone: 753-6101 ADJOINING COUNTIES Gwinnett County Office Pike and Clayton Streets Lawrenceville, Georgia Mr. Gene Johnson, Coordinator Telephone: 963-9700 Rockdale-Conyers Office 929 Commercial St., Conyers, Georgia Mr. Sidney Herring, Coordinator Telephone: 483-9512 ELECTIONS: One of the most im- portant opportunities E.O.A. offers is that of resident participation. For the first time low-income citizens have come together in neighborhood organizations, block clubs and advisory councils to consider theirneeds and to assist E.O.A. in planning programs to help meet these needs. There have been 2,672 neighborhood meetings. Average monthly attendance for all E.O.A. advisory committees is 2,250 people. In 1966 elections were held for the first time to choose representatives of low-income areas to serve on neighbor- hood and city-wide E.O.A. advisory com- mittees. New Elections for 1967 repre- sentatives have just been completed in 11 Neighborhood Center areas. (N. Ful- ton is still being organized). 194 low- income neighborhood block organizations and 11,528 people have participated in the 1967 elections. More than 500 low- income citizens are serving as block captains and elected representatives. Each block organization chose one representative to serve on its Neighbor- hood Center’s advisory committee, THE CITIZENS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL. Each CNAC selected three representatives to serve on a city-wide committee, THE CITIZENS CENTRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, plus one repre- sentative to serve on the E.O.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. This gives 12 repre- sentatives of the poor, 1/3 of the total membership, on the Board of Directors. J. H. Calhoun, Assistant Director for Community Development, 101 Mari- etta St., N.W., Telephone: 525-4262.  Center Director Nominees: Mrs. Willie Perkins Rev. Ellis L. Green *Mr. Charles B. Hart, Jr. West End Mr. B. F. Waldorn *Mr. Ben Benson Mrs. Peg Brady *Mr. William Killingsworth Mrs. Emma Jordan Mr. A. R. Phillips Mr. Fred Young Mrs. Gertrude McLennon Mrs. Elizabeth Godbee Mrs. Maxine Abbott Mrs. Edna Mayo Mr. Roy Harwell Mr. Alvin Barner Mrs. Bertha Stewart Mrs. Roxie Lipford Mr. R. C. Chinn Mrs. Lucy Castell Mrs. D. L. Stovall Mr. Coleman Smith Mrs. Beatrice Henderson Mrs. M. U. Barnette Mr. J. C. Dietrich Mrs. Sue Bradley Mrs. C. B. Cole Mr. Jack Bagwell Mr. Robert Rice Mr. F. H. Pound Mrs. Gene Johnson Mrs. Ann Miller Mr. Roswell Jackson Mrs. Mary Chandler *Mrs. Mary Morton Center Director Nominees: **Mr. H. D. Wiley Mrs. George Longino Mrs. Mamie Wynn Mrs. Gladys Bradley Rev. Carol Tinsley 1 CITIZENS CENTRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (1967) Marked * above Plus Executive Administrator Nominees Mrs. Annie Laurie Pace Mr. Ralph Long Rev. R. B. Shorts Mr. Robert Blount Mrs. Lennie Hester Mrs. Mary Morton TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. James H. Aldredge Miss Doris Alexander Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Dr. Wallace M. Alston Mr. Harold N. Arnold Dr. Sanford Atwood Dr. Warren D. Bachelis Dr. Paul R. Beall Mr. Duane W. Beck Mr. Glenn E. Bennett Miss Catherine Boling Dr. James P. Brawley Dr. Rufus E. Clement Mr. Clarence D. Coleman Mr. Jack C. Delius Mr. Wellborn R. Ellis Mr. Arnold D. Ellison Mr. Richard Forbes Mr. James Furniss Mr. Collier B. Gladin Mr. Herman B. Guinn Mr. Joseph F. Haas Dr. James F. Hackney Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Dr. Edwin Harrison Mr. Richard C. Hicks Miss Rebecca Hollingsworth Honorable Lloyd Elmo Holt Mr. William S. Howland Mr. William E. Inmon Mr. John H. Jacobs Dr. A, BP. Jarcell Mr. Herbert T. Jenkins Mr. Malcolm D. Jones Mr. Alan F. Kiepper Mr. John F. Kiser Mr. R. Earl Landers Dr. Noah Langdale, Jr. Dr. John W. Letson Major George Marshall Dr. Albert E. Manley Mr. Sam Massell, Jr. Dr. Benjamin E, Mays Mrs. Frances McKay Mr. J. O. Moore Mr. Jack P. Nix  ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY as e TAN es ATLANTA, INC. Wi: eB) N Ak Neighborhood Service Areas A. WEST END G. EDGEWOOD B. NASH-WASHINGTON H. NORTHWEST (P.H.) . C. PRICE |. WEST CENTRAL FS Cons a D. SOUTH FULTON J. CENTRAL CITY & E. SUM-MEC K. PITTSBURG F. NORTHEAST L. NORTH FULTON (Gwinnett County and Rockdale County areas not shown on map) NEIGHBORHOOD AIDES: E. oO. A. has trained and employed indigenous residents of low-income neighborhoods to assist with center, agency and com- munity work. Aides have visited over 103,225 homes in door-to-door case-find- ing and have served over 37,049 individ- uals on a continuing basis. 2. VISTA (VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA) A domestic Peace Corps providing aides, teachers, counselors and advisors for the War on Poverty, Headquarters at 101 Marietta Street, N. W., Mr. David Dammann, Director, VISTA Volunteers, Telephone: 525-4262. ACTION: 54 Volunteers have been assigned to Atlanta for one year. 25 of these are presently working in E.O.A. target areas. The other 29 are expected during the next few months. Last year Atlanta had 32 VISTA Volunteers. B. OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOY- MENT AND JOB TRAINING 3. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE One Manpower Counselor is located in each Neighborhood Service Center to provide job placement and referrals to other services. Administered by Georgia State Employment Service, 101 Marietta Street, N. W., Telephone: 525-4262. Manpower Program Specialist, Mr. Don Bryant. ACTION: 33,627 individuals have received employment counseling. 87% of these were unemployed ac the time of counseling and most of the remaining 13% were under-employed. 6,161 indi- viduals have been placed in jobs. Hun- dreds of others have been placed in E.O.A. training programs for youths. The remainder are receiving training, education, counseling or other services in preparation for employment or are in the process of being placed. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS (In-School) Training and employment of low-1n- come high school youths in the Atlanta- Fulton County School Systems to pro- vide work experience and money to enable them to remain in school. Ad- ministered by the Atlanta and Fulton County Boards of Education at 101 Mari- etta Street, N. W., Telephone: 525-7886; Mrs. Alice Washington, Coordinator. ACTION: 650 students now employ- ed in the public schools. More than 2,500 youths have participated since the beginning. 5. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS (Qut-of-School) A job training and employment pro- gram for out-of-school, unemployed youths aged 16 through 21. 57 public and non-profit Atlanta agencies provide 150 work locations and 620 positions. Return to school is encouraged. Office at 68 Spring Street, N. W., Telephone: 577-1904, Mr. Henry Pace, Director. ACTION: 620 positions are avail- able. 610 youths are employed. 375 have returned to school. 224 have ac- cepted full-time employment. Nearly 3,000 youths have participated since the beginning. 6. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER Operated by the Georgia State Em- ployment Service to concentrate on the employment needs of youths aged 16 through 21, with emphasis on counsel- ing, testing, and referral to other agen- cies for remedial education or training. 522 West Peachtree Street. Mr. A. W. Seagers, Director, Telephone: 875-0971. ACTION: 82.000 have been inter- viewed. 5,735 youths have been placed in full-time jobs. 30,000 have been re- ferred to jobs and other agencies. 7. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER A center to screen prospective loan applications and to provide assistance in the management and development of small businesses. 101 Marietta Street, N. W., Telephone: 577-3315, Dr. Merle C. Patterson, Director. ACTION: 850 individuals have been interviewed or counseled. 33 loans to- talling $322,000 have been approved and granted. 3 eight-week seminars have been conducted in low-income neighbor- hoods. 8. COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM Part time employment to keep youths from low-income families in college. ACTION: Program approved for eight colleges: Clark College, 60 presently employed, 60 previously employed, no positions available; Emory University, 69 presently employed, 14 previously employed, 20 available positions; Geor- gia State College, 25 presently employ- ed, 2] previously employed, 12 positions available; Georgia Institute of Tech- nology, 28 presently employed, 10 pre- viously employed, 30 positions avail- able; Morehouse College, 201 presently employed, 192 previously employed, 15 positions available; Morris Brown Col- lege, 134 presently employed, 125 pre- viously employed, no positions avail- able; Oglethorpe University, 35 present- ly employed, 20 previously employed, no positions available; and Spelman Col- lege, 40 presently employed, 100 pre- viously employed, no positions avail- able. 9. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT A program to provide children in in- stitutions with adult affection and com- panionship while also giving older citi- zens a chance to be employed in a use- ful, personally satisfying job. Adminis- tered by Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc., 120 Marietta Street, N. W., Room 719, Telephone: 577-2474, Mrs. Carolyn French, Project Director. ACTION: 36 men and women, plus 4 substitutes, trained and serving at Grady Hospital (30), Fulton County Juvenile Court (4) and Carrie-Steele Pitts Home (2). 10. EMPLOYMENT FOR THE OLDER WORKER (50 plus) An independent program administer- ed by the Golden Age Employment Ser- vice of the Atlanta Section, National Council of Jewish Women, 793 Piedmont Avenue, N. E., Telephone: 875-9443, Mrs. Naomi Metzger, Executive Director. ACTION: 969 individuals have been placed in jobs, There have been 1,740 job applications and 3,028 requests for applicants from businesses. 11. MDTA The Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 provides job train- ing for needed skills. Administered by the Georgia State Employment Service and the Atlanta Board of Education. Offices at Atlanta Industrial Employment Office, 61 Trinity Avenue, S. W., Tele- phone: 524-2411. ACTION: 5,104 individuals have been trained. A new contract has been received to train 200 people between February 13, 1967 and March 31, 1968 in groups of 45 in 8 or 12 week training programs. Another 100 experienced but unemployed workers will receive On The Job training. MDTA classes will train for such jobs as hostess, waitress, wait- er, bus boy, bus girl, chef, short order grill man, specialist cook, combination cook, salad girl, kitchen helper and snack bar hostess. Additional training contracts are expected soon. Classes now in progress are weld- ing (20), brick laying (20), production machine (20), design technician at Lock- Archer High School, 2250 Perry Boule- vard, N. W., Telephone: 794-1567, Ar- vella L. Farmer, Assistant Principal. Howard High School, 551 Houston Street, N. E., Telephone: 522-5096, Bennie C. Williams, Assistant Principal. Parks Jr. High School, 1090 Windsor Street, S. W., Telephone: 753-6125, Rob- ert J. Still, Assistant Principal. West Fulton High School, 1890 Bankhead Avenue, N. W., Telephone: 799-3177, E. C. Norman, Assistant Principal. Bethune Elementary School, 198 North- side Drive, N. W., Telephone: 524-6854, Norris L. Hogan, Assistant Principal. Capitol Avenue Elementary School, 811 Capitol Avenue, S. W., Telephone: 523- 8696, Obadiah Jordan, Jr., Assistant Principal. Wesley Elementary School, 186 Wesley Avenue, N. E., Telephone: 378-4393, Aaron L. Watson, Assistant Principal. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FINANCED BY NON-EOA FUNDS Dykes High School, 4360 Powers Ferry Road, N. W., Telephone: 255-5236, Jack Glasgow, Assistant Principal. Grant Park Elementary School, 750 Kalb Avenue, N. E., Telephone: 627-5741, James Chrvers, Assistant Principal. 17. PROJECT HEAD START An enrichment program for culturally deprived pre-school children operated by the Atlanta School System and seven private agencies. An application is now being prepared for an 8 week program for 3,000 children to be held next summer. 5,989 children have attended in 2 sum- mers. Atlanta Board of Education, Instruction- al Services Building, 2930 Forrest Hills Drive; Telephone: 761-5411, Miss Frances Cox, Director. 4,609 have ar- tended in 2 summers. Rockdale County’s Head Start Program — 40 attended last summer. Gwinnett County’s Head Start Program — 240 attended last summer. Wheat Street Day Nursery’s Head Start Program — 200 have attended in 2 sum- mers. Free For All Day Nursery’s Head Start Program — 260 have attended in 2 sum- mers. Hinsley Temple Day Nursery’s Head Start Program — 120 have attended in 2 summers. Berean Junior Academy’s Head Start Program — 240 have attended in 2 sum- mers. 18. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Instruction in reading and writing for adults over 18 years of age who are unable to function on an eighth grade educational level, to improve their em- ployment potential. Administered by the Atlanta Board of Education, 2930 For- rest Hills Drive, Telephone: 761-5411, Ext. 206, Mr. Alan Koth and Dr. Curtis Henson, Coordinators. ACTION: 48 classes for 900 parti- cipants are in session. 1,273 people have already participated. 19. UPWARD BOUND A project to reduce the drop-out rate of 11th and 12th graders with ability by providing remedial and interest classes and encouraging them to set goals for further education after high school. ACTION: Morehouse College, 223 Chestnut Street, S.W., Telephone; 577-1505, Dr. Arthur Banks, Director. 150 enrolled at present, 228 last year. Emory University, Emory University Campus, Emory University, Telephone: 377-2411, Ext. 7546, Mr. Louis Becker, Director. 49 enrolled at present, 50 last year. Morris Brown College, 642 Hunter St., N. W., Telephone: 577-2628, Mrs. Vivian McGee, Director. 91 enrolled at present, 100 last year. During the winter, students partici- pate in Saturday morning classes at the colleges and are tutored by program as- sistants. During the summer, students live and study on the college campuses. Morris Brown and Morehouse held 8 week programs and Emory held a 6 week pro- gram last summer. Similar programs are planned for next year. Three years ago, a pre-college de- monstration project, one of six in the country, was conducted by Morehouse College fer 370 students. Results from this project helped pave the way for the nationwide program, Project Upward Bound. D. OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES 20. SOCIAL SERVICES Social Service Supervisors and staff are located in each Neighborhood Service Center to provide help with health, edu- cation and family problems. ACTION: Counselors have held 33,049 interviews at the Neighborhood Service Centers. 21. DAY CARE SERVICE Supervised care for children in ord- er to release parents for job training and job opportunities. 10 projects are in operation caring for 710 children. Antioch North Day Care Center (50) — 540 Kennedy Street, N. W., Telephone: 523-4861. Mrs. Mary Ray, Director. Bowen Homes Day Care Center (Gate City Association) (100) — 1060 Wilkes Circle, N.W., Telephone: 799-1170, Mrs. Frances Wyatt, Director. College Park Civic & Educational Cen- ter (35) — 407 West Harvard Street, Col- lege Park, Georgia, Telephone: 766-4456, Mrs. Eloise Thomas, Director. Children’s Center of Metropolitan Atlan- ta_ Family Day Care (35) — 725 Lawton Street, S. W., Telephone: 753-6101, Mrs. Doris Hartley, Case Worker. East Point Child Care Center (24) — 1147 Calhoun Avenue, East Point, Geor- gia, Telephone: 767-4404, Mrs. DeVern Howell, Director. South Side Day Care Center (120) — 802 Pryor Street, S.W., Telephone: 577-2640, Mr. Henry J. Furlow, Director. Grady Homes Day Care Center (Grady Homes Tenant Association) (90) — 100 Bell Street, S. E., Telephone: 522-1595, Mrs. Elizabeth R. Carter, Director. Gate City at St. Paul’s (Gate City Asso- ciation) (36) — 1540 Pryor Road, S. W., Telephone: 622-9711, Mrs. Barbara Mar- tin, Director. Fort Street Kiddie Korner (100) — 572 Boulevard, N.E., Telephone: 876-9279, Miss Yhonna Carter, Director. Tabernacle Baptist Church (120) — 475 Boulevard, N.E., Telephone: 876-1779, Mrs. Mattie Bruce, Director. 22. LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A central Legal Assistance Center, financed by E.O.A., is presently operat- ing in the Fulton County Court House. 2 additional centers are planned for low- income neighborhoods. All legal cases for E.O.A. target areas will be referred to one of these three centers. The pro- gram will handle civil cases, and pro- vide representation and counseling for preliminary criminal hearings. Adminis- tered by the Legal Aid Society of Atlan- ta, 136 Pryor St., S.E., Tel. 524-5811, Mrs. Nancy Cheves, General Counsel. ACTION: Under the previous E.O.A. Legal Assistance Program, Legal Aid lawyers worked in Neighborhood Service Centers part-time. Legal Aid lawyers served a total of 17,324 cases and clos- ed 2,376 court cases. 23. CRIME PREVENTION Police work in each Neighborhood Service Center to become friends with residents and help them with their prob- lems. This program was developed by the Atlanta Police Department following a recommendation of the Crime Commis- sion. It is the first program of its kind in the country. Atlanta Police Depart- ment, 82 Decatur Street, Telephone: 522-7363, Lt. C. E. Wright and Lt. C. Dixon, Officers in Charge. ACTION: Since January, 1966, po- lice officers have been working in E,O. A. Neighborhood Service Centers. They have communicated with over 90,000 people. These officers attended 176 meetings on off-duty time, got 306 drop- outs back in school and helped 58 hard- ship cases. They supervise numerous youth activities and clubs and get youths involved in Neighborhood Youth Corps, Job Corps, Community Schoo] and Recreation Programs. The officers and their Centers are: Officer Gambell, NASH-Washington; Officer Lyons, Price and Sum-Mec; Officer Cardell, Central City; Officer Johnson, Northwest (Perry Homes); Officer Nelloms, Edgewood; Officer Graham, Northeast; Officer Owens, West End. 24. PLANNED PARENTHOOD Family planning service administer- ed by the Planned Parenthood Associa- tion of the Atlanta Area, 3108 Piedmont Road, N. E., Telephone: 233-4493, Mrs. Julian Freedman, Acting Director. ACTION: Over 2,193 individuals served. 3 Family Planning Clinics in operation: Bethlehem Community Center Clinic, 9 McDonough Boulevard, Tele- phone: 627-0176 (Monday evenings); Perry Homes Clinic, 1660 Drew Drive, N. W., Apartment 756, Telephone: 355- 8278 (Wednesday evenings); and John O. Chiles Homes, 435 Ashby Street, S. W., Telephone: 755-4228, (Thursday even- ings). 25. MULTI SERVICE CENTERS FOR THE AGED Recreation, social services and day care for families living in the three high- rise apartment buildings for the aged built by the Atlanta Public Housing Authority. Program administered by Senior Citi- zen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc., 120 Marietta Street, N. W., Tele- phone: 577-3828, Mr. A. E. Horvath, Di- rector. ACTION: A total of 1,794 family units are being served in the Antione Graves Center, 126 Hilliard Street, N.E., Telephone: 577-1790; the John O. Chiles Center, 435 Ashby Street, S. W., Tele- phone: 753-4084; and the Palmer House, 430 Techwood Drive, N. W., Telephone: 873-3453. The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation is providing recreation specialists under contract to provide comprehensive recreation programs. The Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services provides a full-time representative in each Center by agree- ment. The Fulton County Public Health Department provides a health mainten- ance program in each Center by agree- ment. 26. PROJECT ENABLE Group education for low-income par- ents to increase motivation for self-help. Community and personal problems are identified and become the target for ac- tion. Administered by the Atlanta Urban League, Inc., 239 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Mrs. Lillian Clark, Director, Telephone: 522-8839. 5 ACTION: Seven groups with a total of 167 parents have completed their dis- cussions. There have been 238 refer- rals to other agencies for help. 1,069 people have been interviewed. A leader- ship training phase will start soon. 27. VOLUNTEER TASK FORCE A proeram to provide training and supervision of local volunteers who sup- plement services of the E.O.A. profes- sional staff. Volunteers are drawn from all areas of the city, including E.O.A. target areas. Administered by the Com- munity Council of the Atlanta Area, Inc., Glenn Building, 120 Marietta Street, N. W., Telephone: 577-2250, Mrs. Elinor Metzger, Director. ACTION: 46 volunteers trained and serving. Volunteers are placed in Neighborhood Service Centers, Communi- ty Schools, Community Centers, Planned Parenthood Centers, St. Joseph’s Hospi- tal, Senior Citizens Centers, and Day Care Centers. Volunteers include both men and women. Interested persons should call the above number. New class of 33 to start in January will last 6 weeks (4 weeks classes plus 2 weeks on-job-training). Next class starts March 20th. E. RESEARCH PROGRAMS 28. EVALUATION PROGRAM An eighteen month evaluation of Atlanta’s Community Action Program. Administered by Emory University, Tele- phone: 377-2411, Ext. 517, Dr. John Doby, Director; Dr. Fred R. Crawford, Principal Investigator. ACTION: Preliminary research un- derway. 29. ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING PROGRAM E.O.A. was selected for an O.E.0O. Pilot study to design and implement a data processing system to automate ac- counting and financial work. The pro- ject designed procedures for data gather- ing from the Neighborhood Service Cen- ters. Administered by Electronics Data Systems Corporation, Room 817, 101 Marietta Street, N. W., Telephone: 525- 4262, ext.58, Mr. Davis Hamlin, Director. ACTION: E.O.A.’s budgetary and payroll accounting department is now automated and using computers. F. DISCONTINUED PROGRAMS 30. BEES-BIZ Training and work experience for 500-700 hard-core, unemployed out-of- school youths per year, in workshop situations. Administered by BEES-BIZ, Inc., a non-profit, private organization. 570 Peachtree Street, Telephone: 873- 5653, Mr. Joseph Minecci, Director. ACTION: 233 were enrolled during the program. 31. PROJECT UP-LIFT Job training for unemployed parents of dependent children operated by Fulton County Department of Family and Chil- dren Services at 50 Whitehall Street, Mrs. Willie Thompson, Director, Tele- phone: 572-2155. ACTION: Program will end by Feb- ruary 28th. 227 individuals are now in training. 387 have completed the course. 32. PUBLIC HEALTH Public Health Nurses for Neighbor- hood Service Centers. Administered by Fulton County Department of Public Health, 99 Butler Street, S. E., Tele- phone: 572-2927, Mrs. Gladys L. Gar- land, Coordinator. ACTION: 4 nurses worked with the Neighborhood Service Centers. 33. HOMEMAKER SERVICES Substitute homemakers assumed re- sponsibility forhouseholds in low-income areas during emergency situations. Ad- ministered by Visiting Nurse Associa- tion of Atlanta, 1270 Techwood Drive. Telephone: 873-2683, Mrs. Mary Cald- well, Coordinator. ACTION: 28 homemakers served 522 homes, and made 13,436 visits. 34. RECREATION CONDUCTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS ACTION: The Recreation Technic- ian and staff of the Neighborhood Ser- vice Centers organized and supervised sports, tutorial programs, children’s ac- tivities, swimming, basketball, baseball, teen clubs and adult activities in low- income areas. 35. SUMMER RECREATION E.O.A. financed summer recreation in 1966. Total attendance was 277,000. The programs were administered by the City of Atlanta, (Parks and Recreation Department), 10 United Appeal agencies and 3 private agencies. Agencies and departments were: Atlanta Parks and Recreation Dept. Butler Streer YMCA Wesley House Centers Salvation Army Warren Memorial Boys’ Club West End Boys’ Club Grady Homes Boys’ Club George Washington Carver Boys’ Club Atlanta Council of Camp Fire Girls Grady Homes Girls’ Club Apt Academy Atlanta Urban League Vine City Council 36. HOME MANAGEMENT TRAINING E.0.A. Home Management Technic- ians and aides working in Neighborhood Service Centers taught residents cook- ing, sewing, housekeeping, budgeting, child care, hygiene, consumer buying, and facts about loans and installment buying. G. OTHERS 37. SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM A program to provide scholarships for primary and secondary students from under-priviledged homes to allow them to attend summer school. Administered by the Atlanta and Fulton County Boards of Education. Dr. John Martin, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, 2930 Forrest Hills Dr., Telephone: 761-5411. ACTION: 6,500 youths attended the E.O.A. financed program during the sum- mer of 1965. Program did not operate summer of 1966. Plans for 1967 indefin- ite, 38.MEDICARE ALERT A two month program. 10,697 citi- zens 65 years and older were contacted. 110 paid workers, older people from low- income areas, and 117 volunteers ex- plained health and hospital benefits available under the new Medicare legis- lation and helped people apply before the March 31, 1966 deadline. SUMMARY EOA ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS Multi-Service Neighborhood Centers Neighborhood Youth Corps (out-of-school program) Small Business Development Center Men’s Job Corps (Recruiting) VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Placement and Supervision *Medicare Alert EOA PROGRAMS CONTRACTED TO OTHER AGENCIES Community Schools (Atlanta Public Schools) Head Start Projects (Atlanta Public Schools and 7 private organizations) Day Care Centers (private organizations) *Summer Recreation Programs (City of At- lanta, 10 United Appeal Agencies, 3 others) *Project BEES-BIZ (private non-profit organization) Manpower Placement Centers (Georgia Stare Employment Service) Employment Evaluation and Service Center (Vocational Rehabilitation) Legal Service (Legal Aide Society) Planned Parenthood (Planned Parent- hood Association of Atlanta) Multi-Service Centers for the Aged (Senior Citizens of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.) Volunteer Task Force (Community Council) Foster Grandparents (Senior Citizens of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.) Neighborhood Youth Corps (In-School) (Atlanta and Fulton County Public Schools) Project Enable (Urban League) *Public Health Services (Fulton County Health Department) *Homemaker Services (Visiting Nurse Association of Atlanta) *Summer School (Atlanta Public Schools) COOPERATING INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS *Project Uplift (Fulton County Depart- ment of Family and Children Services) Youth Opportunity Center (State Employ- ment Service) College Work Study Programs (8 colleges) Project Upward Bound (3 colleges) Womens’ Job Corps (WICS — Women in Community Service) Crime Prevention (Atlanta Police Dept.) Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 (Georgia State Employment. Ser- vice and Atlanta Board of Education) Project Hire (Help Initiate Renewed Employment) (Georgia State Employ- ment Service) Golden Age Employment Service (Atlan- ta Section, National Council of Jewish Women) Adult Basic Education (Atlanta Board of Education) *No longer in operation 1966 E.0.A, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Boisfeuillet Jones, Chairman Mrs. W. H. (Lucy) Aiken Mr. Harold Benson Mrs. A. L. Benton Mr. William L. Calloway Mr. Robert Dobbs Mr. George L. Edwards, Jr. Mr. Melvin Grantham Mr. John W. Greer Rev. Joseph L. Griggs Mr. John S. Herndon Mr. Jesse Hill Rey. M.L. King, Sr. Dr. John W. Letson Mr. W. H. Montague, Sr. Mr. Carl Plunkett Mr. Julian Sharpton Mr. A. H. Sterne Mr. Erwin Stevens Mrs. Nancie Stowers Dr. Paul D. West Mrs. LeRoy (Ann) Woodward Mrs. Mamie Wynn Note: The 1967 EOA Board of Directors will be expanded to 36 members, includ- ing 12 representatives of those served by EOA (one elected by each Neighbor- hood Advisory Council), 12 representa- tives appointed by public agencies which serve the poor, and 12 representatives appointed by other community groups. The representatives of those served by EOA have already been elected. They are marked **below. 12 CITIZENS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COUNCILS (1967) Central City Mrs. Dorothy Brown Mrs. Katie Brown Mrs. Helen Taylor Mrs. Annie Jackson *Mr. Harold Raines *Mr. L. L. Turner Mrs. Rosie Holt Mr. Tommy Griffin Mr. Spencer Blount Mrs. Betty Pool Mr. James Austin = Mrs. Nora Keyros Mrs. Evelyn Brown *Mr. Alonzo Watson Center Director Nominees: **Mrs. Ethel Cox Mrs. Bertha Jackson Mrs. Oneda Seay Mr. B. A. Kitchens Mr. D. A. Coley East Central Mrs. Annie B. Chambers Mrs. Beatrice Wilson Mrs. Catherine Gant Mrs. Margaret Grant * /**Mrs, Susie LaBord Mrs. Grace Pullum Mrs. Petronia Hall Mrs. Clide Anderson Mrs. Ruby Whitfield Mrs. Ida Hermon Mrs. Pearl Williams Mrs. Willie Lewis Miss Doris Mathews Mrs. Johnnie Mosley *Mr. Lewis Holmes, Sr. Mr. James Gilbert *Mr. Emmitt Sowell Mrs. Fannie Woods Center Director Nominees: Mrs. Annie L. Hill Lt. Larry RePass Mrs. Mildred Perry Rev. Clarence Maddox Edgewood Mrs. Ruby N. Heard Rey. W. C. Hill *Mr, Lorenzo Johnson Mrs. Dorothy Harris Mr. Julius White Mrs. Mary Mobley Mrs. Fletcher Walker Mr. Columbus Maddox **Mr. Leroy Dobbs Mrs. Maggie McMullen Mrs. Lizzie Stephens Mr. Thomas Carlton Mrs. Charity Smith Mrs. Cleta Mitchell Mrs. M. B. White Mrs. Millie Acree Mrs. Dorothy Adams Mr. Fred Cox *Mr. Ross Douthard, alternate Center Director Nominees: Mr. Rufus Favors Mr. Charles Turner *Mr. John Gaither Mr. John Cosby NASH-Washington Mrs. Ruby McDowell *Mrs. Dorothy Pyrom Mrs. Doris Davis Mrs. Annie Sewell Mrs. Mary Avery *Mr. Otis Cochran Mr. James Marshall Mrs. Joyce Burney * /** Mr. Erwin Stevens Mrs. Lena Pritchell Mr. Edgar Hillsman Rev. L. W. Strickland Mrs. Alma Pool Mrs. Margaret Knight Mrs. Alice Dixon Mrs. Parialee Faulkner Mrs. Geneva Mack Mrs. Lillian Hunt Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey Mrs. Jessie Miller Mrs. Katie Jones Mrs. C. M. Wolfe Mrs. Carrie Porter Mrs. Cynthia Hampton Mrs. Verna Kirkland Center Director Nominees: Mrs. Dorothy Bolden Thompson Mrs. Maggie Moody Mr. James Gardner Dr. Elsie Edmondson North Fulton Being organized Northwest — Perry Mrs. Ruby Hawk Mr. John Slaton *Mrs. Flossie Zackery Mrs. Shirley Dowdell Mrs. Odessa Wheeler Mrs. Arie Shelmon Mr. Raymond Morris *Mr. Richard Feagin Mrs. Loretta Gresham Mrs. Vera McCoy Mrs. Margie Freeman Mrs. Bernice Houseworth Mrs. Delores Mitchell Mr. Jessie Gaston Mrs. Garaldine Hughes Mrs. Barbara Davis Rev. David Middlebrook ‘ Center Director Nominees: **Mr. Robert Dobbs Mr. Bob Shaw Mrs. Josie Wynn *Mr. Carey Fleming Pittsburg Mrs. Florence Alexander Mrs. Nettie Blanton *Mrs. Carrie Wright Mrs. Annie Evans Mrs. Rosa Hammonds Mr. John Tolbert Mrs. Marion Hood Mr. N. H. Scott Mrs. Mammie Fleming Mr. Clarence Smith */**Mrs. Beatrice Garland Mrs. H. H. Dyer Mr. Ben Jenkins Mrs. Willie P. Thornton Mrs. Lennie Hester Center Director Nominees: Mrs. Slinia Sears *Mrs. Sallie Billingsley Rev. Calvin Houston Price Mrs. Christine Benson Mrs. Mary Fuller Rev. L. W. Hope, Sr. *Mrs. Grace Barksdale Mrs. Ollie Powell Mrs. Nettie Bennett Mrs. Lois Williams Mr. Charles Darden Mrs. Lena Owens Mr. Melvin Barnes Mrs. C. M. Martin *Mrs. Mary F. O’Neal Rev. H. F. Green Mrs. Eulane Houseworth Mrs. Evelyn Battle Mrs. Frances Thompson Mrs. Arthur Williams Mrs. Ruth Coffer Mr. George Brumfield Mr. Gabriel McCrary Center Director Nominees: Mr. Henry Phipps *Mrs. Louise Watley **Mr. Robert Barnes Mr. William Merritt South Fulton Mrs. Mary Lemons Mrs. Lucy Willis *Mr. John Walton, Jr. Mrs. Louvenia Williams Mrs. Alyce Price Mr. Ronald Bridges Mrs. Julie Chaney Mr. William Johnson Mrs. Myrtice Rowe */**Mr. W. T. Brooks Mrs. Susie Perkins Center Director Nominees: Mrs. Elizabeth Huggins Mr. Alfredo Callejas *Mr. Milo Fisher Summerhill-Mechanicsville Rev. J. B. Martin *Mrs. Rosa Burney Mr. Edward Johnson Rev. L. C. Clack Mr. Lewis Peters Mrs. Alice Hudson *Mr. John Gresham Mrs. Curtis McWorther Mr. Hudson Whitsett Mrs. Evelyn Burriss Mrs. Ann L. Childs Mr. Andrew Brooks Mrs. Annie Byrd Mrs. Lizzie Jennings Mr. Edward Moody Mr. Edward Grimes Mr. C. L. Walton Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson *Mrs. Doris Gaston Mrs. Mattie Ansley Center Director Nominees: Mrs. Gussie Lewis Mrs. Catherine Colbert Mrs. Leila Hancock **Mrs. A. L. Benton (elected in 1966 for 2 year term to Board) West Central Mrs. Dorothy Patterson Mrs. Leola Perry Mr. Walter Burton *Mr. Wilkie A. Jordan Mr. Nathaniel Walker Mr. Lewis Evans Mrs. Mary Hall */**Mr, Edward Young Mrs. Laura Willis Mr. John Dixon Mr. Elisha Pitts Mrs. Corine Smith Mrs. Frankie Kendrick Miss Nedra L. Reid Rev. K. M. Dunlap Mrs. Nellie Price Mrs. Evelyn Perdue Rev. R. Johnson Center Director Nominees: Mrs. Willie Perkins Rev. Ellis L. Green *Mr. Charles B. Hart, Jr. West End Mr. B. F. Waldorn *Mr. Ben Benson Mrs. Peg Brady *Mr. William Killingsworth Mrs. Emma Jordan Mr. A. R. Phillips Mr. Fred Young Mrs. Gertrude McLennon Mrs. Elizabeth Godbee Mrs. Maxine Abbott Mrs. Edna Mayo Mr. Roy Harwell Mr. Alvin Barner Mrs. Bertha Stewart Mrs. Roxie Lipford Mr. R. C. Chinn Mrs. Lucy Castell Mrs. D. L. Stovall Mr. Coleman Smith Mrs. Beatrice Henderson Mrs. M. U. Barnette Mr. J. C. Dietrich Mrs. Sue Bradley Mrs. C. B. Cole Mr. Jack Bagwell Mr. Robert Rice Mr. F. H. Pound Mrs. Gene Johnson Mrs. Ann Miller Mr. Roswell Jackson Mrs. Mary Chandler “Mrs. Mary Morton Center Director Nominees: **Mr. H. D. Wiley Mrs. George Longino Mrs. Mamie Wynn Mrs. Gladys Bradley Rev. Carol Tinsley 1 CITIZENS CENTRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (1967) Marked * above Plus Executive Administrator Nominees Mrs. Annie Laurie Pace Mr. Ralph Long Rev. R. B. Shorts Mr. Robert Blount Mrs. Lennie Hester Mrs. Mary Morton TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. James H. Aldredge Miss Doris Alexander Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Dr. Wallace M. Alston Mr. Harold N. Arnold Dr. Sanford Atwood Dr. Warren D. Bachelis Dr. Paul R. Beall Mr. Duane W. Beck Mr. Glenn E. Bennett Miss Catherine Boling Dr. James P. Brawley Dr. Rufus E. Clement Mr. Clarence D. Coleman Mr. Jack C. Delius Mr. Wellborn R. Ellis Mr. Arnold D. Ellison Mr. Richard Forbes Mr. James Furniss Mr. Collier B. Gladin Mr. Herman B. Guinn Mr. Joseph F. Haas Dr. James F. Hackney Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Dr. Edwin Harrison Mr. Richard C. Hicks Miss Rebecca Hollingsworth Honorable Lloyd Elmo Holt Mr. William S. Howland Mr. William E. Inmon Mr. John H. Jacobs Dr. A. P. Jarrell Mr. Herbert T. Jenkins Mr. Malcolm D. Jones Mr. Alan F. Kiepper Mr. John F. Kiser Mr. R. Earl Landers Dr. Noah Langdale, Jr. Dr. John W. Letson Major George Marshal] Dr. Albert E. Manley Mr. Sam Massell, Jr. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Mrs. Frances McKay Mr. J. O. Moore Mr. Jack P. Nix Mr Mr Dr Me Mr . A. B. Padgett . J. W. Pinkston . Claude Purcell . William Ray, Jr. . M. B. Satterfield Mrs. Bruce Schaefer Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Opie Shelton Robert E. Shrider Robert Sommerville Douglas W. Stronbehn Herman L. Turner John Venable Paul D. West Rev. Samuel W. Williams Mr Mr . Marion Williamson - John C. Wilson ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. Mr. C. O. Emmerich Executive Director Mr. Harold E. Barrett Associate Administrator for Operations (and Director of Neighborhood Services M Organization) r. William W. Allison Associate Administrator for Planning Mr. William G. Terry Associat e Administrator for General Services (and Director of Merit System) Mr. Luther A. McLendon, Jr. Director of Finance Mrs. Wade T. Mitchell Di rector of Information ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 49 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/6f4388ada035bdc8529ff57ba7b8c31a.pdf 6aaa059e73c03879617f3adf018fe6c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ta~• ro1 -J~h &1 AC1'6 A U,.KUt PD S EXTRA ATLANTA 41A T 1126A EDT "'4i'fOR tYAH Al.L£N CITY NIU, •ll.A 7 CNAC CHAA?._lil ~ , JOMD IIENIE1'S ELECTED l'ltOK tltE: PO\fPTY Alt.U. 10@ l IICE TO flUISTER THEIR FEfLI•s IN ttmMIOS TO THE IF.~cvrtvt OlfttOTOft OF EOA DIC 1£ ntE P£0PL£ n.£C'Tf.O F'ftotf Tit: PC\ff.ft'n AAE.A F'Ut. THAT OM S'll'.At 1$ 'nE KOST QUliLtFU:0 MN ' ,OA 'M: POSJ,TlOH 0, tXECUTl~ 0 me·r • 11£· fEf!L THA.T 1£ CM .. KAIMTAIN LOCAL MD M\TIOML ~f01'T 4$ ll'U. AS INOftEAst NATIONAL. StPPORl' OF' ntE EM Pf\OlltAtf Al() lO CONTliltut MELPIN9 TI£ PEOPU OF ATI..ANTA WE &Ille£ \'auft _,,..,_T Of' Tlt:tS JM>tWID._ IIIOl!UT DOBIS, CMJ.RIIUf ¢IMC NORntn:ST ~ tdlt$ JO• HOOD _S'TATE IIEnESElfTA~ / d:)7'/YJ . t c,11>- . 12 7 0 ( t -5 1 ) � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document —_—  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 48 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/299f6a8d3129e7dd6c6216728e2b2d88.pdf 758e600b2d686165cd9ebf58bd122b55 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. CITY OF ATLANT.A CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 April 19 , 1967 IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS , Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Director of Governmental Lia iso n TO : · rs . Ann Hose s FROM : Johnny H. hobinson Mrs . Mary Porter Hrs . Porter case is bcin or social services . re erred to N .sh - ~·J ashin~ton ZOA Center A ter carefully reviewinf t,he case, I feel that more is involved than just havLng to move out of the Housinp Projec t , She pointed out to me that her husb nd was an alcoholic, and this indicates th2t a great amount of hjs income is going to su port his nersonal habits . ,JO therefore , I think they need services to straiEhten this matter out first, b~fore they proceed with relocation , he cause if they don ' t they will probabl y end up ·in the same predicament . � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CITY OF ATLANTA CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 April 19, 1967 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS, Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Director of Governmental Liaison MEMORANDUM TO: Mrs. Ann Moses FROM: Johnny H, Robinson SUBJ°CT: Mrs. Mery Porter Mrs. Porter case is being referred to Nash-Washington HOA Center for social services. After carefully reviewing the case, I feel that more is involved than just having to move out of the Housing Project. She pointed out to me that her husband was an alcoholic, and this indicates that a great amount of his income is going to su, port his personal habits. 00 therefore, I think they need services to straighten this matter out first, before they proceed with relocation, because if they don't they will probably end up in the same predicament.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 47 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/9dc1aaee01f7c79522ce989362d62133.pdf a62419667e386fc11a9355af22693324 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. --. ~_;. 1,._: . .. \ .-f.>::·· ( ·> .· . . I · .. , .. . . i '. . i · .. \~' - ' . .·.~· f . • ,. '· -~.-..,i\ . r /' ,: / Toi. 522·4 463 Aroa Codo 404 DEPARTMENT OF PL A:\'?',ING COLLIER B. GLADIN, Director May 18, 1967 TO: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Alderman Rodney M. Cook Mr. Collier B. Gladin, Planning Director 11'..r. Isadore c·':11\deub, Candeub, Fle.issig & Associates Mr. John Brown, Candeub, 7.IJ.,.,leis t ig ./ t ~s~ciates FROM: Vir. George L. Aldridge, Jr. SUBJECT: Meeting on May 12, 1967 o . (tff1\ Equal Opportunity in Housing Report On Friday May 12, 1967, the Equal Opportunity in Housing report, dated December, 1966, prepared by Candeub, Fleissig & Associates i n connection with the Community Improvement Program was discussed. T"ne f ol lowing persons were in attendance: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr., Alder man Rodney H . Cook, Mr. Isador·e Candeub, President, Capdeub, Fleissig & Associates, ~..r. John Brown, Candeub, Fl eissig & Associates, Mr. Coll ier B. Gladin, Planning Director, ~nd Mr. George L. Aldridge, Jr., Community I mp rovement Program Director. T'ne following represents those are a s on which agreement was reached and which the consultant was advised to follow: l. The City requested and the consultant agreed to r ewr i te cer tain portions of the report provided the i n tegrity o f the r e port is not destroyed. To assis t the consul t an t the City agreed to provide them with t h e Planning St a f f comments used at the meeting by Ald er man Cook. 2. Th e City r equested and t he consultant ag r ee d t o incorporate obviou s change s a nd/o r trends t hat have been made or have taken pl a ce i n pub li c fa cilities and s ervices in t he Ci ty within approx i mately the las t 5 year s . The City is to pr ovid e t he c onsul tant wi th this i nformati on. 3. Interview re su l t s and material contained in the repor t were di s c~s s ed . Two alternative approaches evol ved , nei~her of wh ich achieved comple t e ag~£ement. Consequently , the 1 consultant i s advised to follow (a) or (b ) or a combination of (a) ai:id (b)'. b~low:. · . '. . ' I �May 18, 1967 -2- 4. (a) Delete the interview material from the report, but provide the City with a separate and complete supplement on the interviews and/or (b) Retain the interview material in the report but provide a blanket statement with heavy emphasis to the fact that the interview results do not necessarily agree with the facts. The tex t s houl d stress that the interview results represent opinions and discuss the dangers inherent in public opinion surveys. Additionally where the opinion and the f acts do not agree, the consultant might refer t he reader to an appropriate factual section or i llustrate. this with facts. Program Recoxranendations The City requested and the consult~nt agreed to the following: (a) Tie in the finding of facts or ·factual determinations .with the program recommendations and the approach toward solutions. (b) In addition to making the recommendations t h e report should spell out the levels or degrees within each · program recom.-nenda.tion which the City should attain within a _practical or feasible . period of time. "·· . ~ \·.- . . ,. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CITY MALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel, 522-4463 Aroa Coda 404 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING COLLIER B. GLADIN, Direcior May 18, 1967 EMOR A NDUM TO: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Alderman Rodney M. Cook Mr. Collier B. Gladin, Planning Director Mr. Isadore Candeub, Candeub, ous & Associates Mr. John Brown, Candeub, Fleissig Veo re qual a in Housing Report FROM: Mr. George L. Aldridge, Jr. SUBJECT: Meeting on May 12, 1967 o On Friday May 12, 1967, the Equal Opportunity in Housing report, dated December, 1966, prepared by Candeub, Fleissig & Associates in connection with the Community Improvement Program was discussed. The following persons were in attendance: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr., Alderman Rodney M. Cook, Mr. Isadore Candeubd, President, Candeub, Fleissig & Associates, Mr. John Brown, Candeub, Fleissig & Associates, Mr. Collier B. Gladin, Planning Director, and Mr. George L. Aldridge, Jr., Community Improvement Program Director. The following represents those areas on which agreement was reached and which the consultant was advised to follow: 1. The City requested and the consultant agreed to rewrite certain portions of the report provided the integrity of the report is not destroyed. To assist the consultant the City agreed to provide them with the Planning Staff comments used at the meeting by Alderman Cook. 2. The City requested and the consultant agreed to incorporate obvious changes and/or trends that have been made or have taken place in public facilities and services in the City within approximately the last 5 years. The City is to provide the consultant with this information. 3. Interview results and material contained in the report were discussed, Two alternative approaches evolved, neither of which achieved complete agreement. Consequently, the consultant is advised to follow (a) or (b) or a combination of (a) and (b) below: a) j OV #2 : May 18, 19 (a) Delete the interview material from the report, but provide the City with a separate and complete supple- ment on the interviews and/or (b) Retain the interview material in the report but provide a blanket statement with heavy emphasis to the fact that the interview results do noc necessarily agree with the facts. The text should stress that the interview results represent opinions and discuss the dangers inherent in public opinion surveys. Additionally where the opinion and the facts do not agree, the consultant might refer the veader to an appropriate factual section or illus- trate this with facts. 4. Program Recommendations The City requested and the consultant agreed to the following: (a) Tie in the finding of facts or factual determinations with the program recommendations and the approach toward solutions. {(b) In addition to making the recommendations the report should spell out the levels or degrees within each ' program recommendation which the City should attain within a practical or feasible period of time.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 46 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/f8bbbfb72f82146b9c912eb874c0d4f8.pdf 9e6da1d17c6483495b9e625025e65d55 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ,. E ){ECUTIVE O FFI ": E O F THE P RES I D12:N T SOUTHEAST REGIO lA!. OFFICE ATLANTA, GE ORGIA 30303 t i I JUN 8..' 1967 -j Mr. C.O. Emmerich 'j !. Executive Director Economic Opportunity .Atlanta, Incorporated 101 Marietta Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia For Your In:format iQl\ r, . n . ri 11 ,r;,-q 1 CH Dear Charlie: -I As you know, the Congress recently made a supplemental appro- priation of funds with a portion of the total earmarked for Summer Programs. Funds are presently available to you, and we will be glad to receive an application for the Summer Program · not to exceed $600,000 Federal Share. If additional funds are necessary for the Summer Program, such additional amounts will have to be taken from your Versatile Community Action Program allocation. 1...... .,_ If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please feel free to contact Mr. Hugh Lasseter of our staff, and he will be glad to assist you. J OI0T DE.AN Region2l Acminis~rato~ Coo.munity Act ion Divisi on '. ,, . ,,_ I � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SOUTHEAST REGIGHAL OFFICE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC . ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 OPPORTUNITY si ie ee ie Leena JUN 8- 1967 Mr. C.0. Emmerich . Executive Director Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Incorporated For Your Information 101 Marietta Street, N.W. Cn. THe Tee Atlanta, Georgia Dear Charlie: As you know, the Congress recently made a supplemental appro- priation of funds with a portion of the total earmarked for Summer Programs. Funds are presently available to you, and we will be glad to receive an application for the Summer Program ~ not to exceed $600,000 Federal Share, If additional funds are } necessary for the Summer Program, such additional amounts will have to be taken from your Versatile Community Action Program allocation, = If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please feel . ‘ free to contact Mr. Hugh Lasseter of our staff, and he will be glad to assist you. } gE Sincerely, — JOHY DEAN - Regional Acninistrator f Community Action Division Pre x ! : iy \< ISP yyy 9 8p } 4 fe \ cy 7 of ai  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 45 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b753cdcf8573f74f8e8389e463b889e1.pdf fb30c71f6d47db9a2f4f261ddd9f77b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATL ANTA, IMC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525-4262 C, 0, EMMERICH ACMINISTRATOR May 11, 1967 Mr. R. Earl Landers Mayor's Administrative Assistant City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Earl: I hope that you can attend a one-hour meeting of the Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. Technical Advisory Committee on Thursday, May 25, 1967. The meeting will be held at the EOA Central City Neighborhood Service Center, 840 Marietta Street, N. w., at 2 : 00 p. m. I especially want you to see the Academy Award winning VISTA film, "A Year Toward Tomorrow." Much of this 28minute film shows one of our EOA VISTAs, Eric Metzner, working in Atlanta's Blue Heaven. In addition, William ~llison, Associate Administrator for Program Development, will give a brief report on our newest programs and proposals. I would like to hear your ideas and suggestions about these. If you find you will be unable to attend this meeting, please contact Mrs. Burnett, 525-4262, Ex t . 41 . I look fo rward to seeing you there . S incerely yours , C. 0 . Emme r ich COE:lb � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525—4262 c. oO. EMMERICH ADMINISTRATOR May 11, 1967 Mr. R. Earl Landers Mayor's Administrative Assistant City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Earl: I hope that you can attend a one-hour meeting of the Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. Technical Advisory Committee on Thursday, May 25, 1967. The meeting will be held at the EOA Central City Neighborhood Service Center, 840 Marietta Street, N. W., at 2:00 p. m. I especially want you to see the Academy Award winning VISTA film, "A Year Toward Tomorrow." Much of this 28- minute film shows one of our EOA VISTAs, Eric Metzner, working in Atlanta's Blue Heaven. In addition, William Allison, Associate Administrator for Program Development, will give a brief report on our newest programs and proposals. I would like to hear your ideas and suggestions about these. If you find you will be unable to attend this meeting, please contact Mrs. Burnett, 525-4262, Ext. 41. I look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely yours, Cc. O. Emmerich COE:1b  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 44 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/fcd6b884dd04530249f0fb42d92e1a2f.pdf a2932d653e8509b74deab56c69e83849 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525-4262 C. 0, EMMERICH AOMINISTRATOR June 28, 1967 To: EOA Staff Members Mr. Emmerich's death is a tragic shock to the entire metropolitan Atlanta community. His concern for his fellowman, his superb administrative skill, his seemingly inexhaustible vitality, and his full commitment to the activities for which he was responsible combined to make him a truly effective leader. The Board of Directors of Economic Opportunity Atlanta share with the staff and all those who knew and worked with Mr. Emmerich a deep sense of personal loss. Officially, he can not be replaced; he can only be succeeded. In respect to his memory, all offices of Economic Opportunity Atlanta will close Thursday, June 29, at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Emmerich's funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, in the Trinity Chapel of the A. S. Turner Funeral Home, 2773 North Decatur Road. The strong administrative organization Mr. Emmerich created, with full backing of the Board, will continue EOA activities through the three Associate Administrators in their respective fields. As customary, the senior Associate Administrator, who is now Mr. William G. Terry, will act temporarily as Administrator. Sincerely, Chairman � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525—4262 c. 0. EMMERICH ADMINISTRATOR June 28, 1967 To: EOA Staff Members Mr. Emmerich's death is a tragic shock to the entire metropolitan Atlanta community. His concern for his fellowman, his superb ad- ministrative skill, his seemingly inexhaustible vitality, and his full commitment to the activities for which he was responsible combined to make him a truly effective leader. The Board of Directors of Economic Opportunity Atlanta share with the staff and all those who knew and worked with Mr. Emmerich a deep sense of personal loss. Officially, he can not be replaced; he can only be succeeded. In respect to his memory, all offices of Economic Opportunity Atlanta will close Thursday, June 29, at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Emmerich's funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, in the Trinity Chapel of the A. S. Turner Funeral Home, 2773 North Decatur Road. The strong administrative organization Mr. Emmerich created, with full backing of the Board, will continue EOA activities through the three Associate Administrators in their respective fields. As customary, the senior Associate Administrator, who is now Mr. William G. Terry, will act temporarily as Administrator. Sincerely, Boisffuillet nes Chairman  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 43 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/79313b96f59f6708babf4f18201806b5.pdf b364847c95eb09c5981d7b2fe3f22e7f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. EMILY AND ERNEST WOODRUFF FOUNDATION 230 PEACHTREE STREET, N. W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 BOISFEUILLET JONES PRESIDENT June 28, 1967 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta 204 City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Thanks for your counsel today. thoughts you might have. Please pass on to me any further Attached is a memorandum I have sent to members of the EOA Staff. I had to take some action to keep the wheels turning, and I think this will take care of the situation temporarily. I shall pursue the matter of a successor diligently, and will consult with the EOA Board Members informally on Friday. Sincerely, BJ /as Enclosure � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document EMILY AND ERNEST WOODRUFF FOUNDATION 230 PEACHTREE STREET, N. W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 A BOISFEUILLET JONES PRESIDENT / 0 June 28, 1967 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr, Mayor of Atlanta 204 City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Thanks for your counsel today. Please pass on to me any further thoughts you might have, Attached is a memorandum I have sent to members of the EOA Staff. I had to take some action to keep the wheels turning, and I think this will take care of the situation temporarily. I shall pursue the matter of a successor diligently, and will consult with the EOA Board Members informally on Friday, Sincerely, llet Jones BJ/as Enclosure  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 42 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/093cfeaebd39d79a8dbd962c836c5979.pdf 400b8e61dfc137ca643a940c3775a67a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. CO'lFI TI ON T E L E GR A -ST R I T 1918 Edinburgh er.rac , NE t l a,nt.~> 0eTgi · Ju..ly HON. BOISFEUILL . J CHAm N c. BOARD OF DIRECTOF.S, EOA, I 2)0 R~ ~Cl-fl'REE STRElr:J.', 210 TLA~'TA, OECROIA REPHO P. TT AD N, ttSTPAT OUR O IC · MER DI CT TODAY. , t FILL THE POSl'TI , Blind copy: Dr. Patterson (Merl c.) 1461 Uorth Avenue, NE Atlanta, Georgi .3, 19t:7 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CONFIRMATION TELEGRAM-STRAIT 1928 Edinburgh Terrace, NE Atlanta, Seargia July 35 1967 HON. BOISFEULLLET JONES CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EQA, INC, 230 PEACHTREE STREET, NW ROOM 210 ATLANTA, GRORGIA REPHONE YOUR OFFICE TODAY, MAY I SUGGEST NAME OF DR. MERLE C. PATTERSON, FORMER DIRECTOR, COMUNITY-WIDE PROJECTS, BOA, AS NEW ADMINISTRATOR, EQOA, ING., WHOM I CONSIDER INALIENABLY QUALIFIED TO FILL THE POSITION, yer MRS. MAR W. JOWRRS MEMBER, ATLANTA WICS, INC. PHONE: DR Blind copy: Dr. Patterson (Merle C.) 1461 North Avenue, NE Atlanta, Georgia  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 41 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/a21fa3e946333d37cf26959ec2f43018.pdf 8ecf05a7e0ee29c108b2c434a5670b95 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. c) 1918 Edi nburgh Terrace, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30307 July 3, 1967 PERSONAL AND CO NFI DENTIAL Honorabl e I van All en, Jr. Mayor of Atla nta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen : Recalling Apr i l 26, 1967, when, as the granddaughter of the late Colonel Thomas E. Wi nn, I had t he pleasure of meeting you f or the fir st time , however, I had seen you in action i n and about Atlanta on TV in r e cent months , as well as being ever cogni zant of the manner in which y ou have handled t he ser i ous matters appertaining t o the Ci vil Rights movement in, and about in the l ong r un. t lanta. You always s eem to come out "on t op 11 On the 26th of April , I stated further that the l ate Courtland Winn, former Mayor of Atl ant a , was my grandfather 1s nephew, bei ng the son of t he Lat e Samuel Winn ( Judge ) Gwinnette County , my gr andf ather 1s brother . I never knew t hem well as I was educated i n South Carolina , but have had the family history i mbued within me for year s . I have l ived at the above addres s for over 25 years and am a resident of DeKalb Count y , fomerly Fulton, and a business and profession woman ther ein for a number of years . I n this connecti on, I had the opportunity of being one of the fir st to volunteer to work f or the Women in Community Services, Inc., Atlanta , in setting up and wor king i n the Job Corps fo r Gi r ls , f rom June , 1965 through May, 1966-- 302~ ~ hours , more or less , acc ount of COU,!l.t by Mrs . Richard c. Bunzl, President , Counci l of Jewish Women, one of t he fo ur organizat ions compr ising t he WICS, INC. Atlanta . While I did not have the time t o spend so many hours of free work, there were no other volunteers for the office work and I just could not say 11 No 11 �-2to the very dedicated Proj ect Director-- Mis s Helen Oppenlander. Nat urally, I, myself , developed a great interest in my way of helping further the cause in regard to the poverty stricke n girls who needed help. While there were not enough training Centers at the time, the Project Director, Mrs. Weaver (now Project Director) and one or two others (intermittently) held the organization t ogether until it has now r eached it 1 s present stage, and there are more centers to send t.l'E girls to for training. Further, it was my pleasure to become acquainted with and meet some of the other dedicated people interested in the program, as well as the Presi dents of the four organizations compr i sing the WIGS. In this connection, and in view of the sudden passing of Mr . Emmerich, and realizing the task of procuring the right man on which the mantle is to fall, since I have had the insi ght of workings of the Job Corps for Gi r ls-distinguished entirely from EOA, Inc. by contract w~th Mr . Schriver, I am deeply interested in, and having the satisfaction of knowing the right man who will succeed Mr. Emmerich. Having known Dr . Merle C. Patterson as my minister at Druid Hills Presbyt erian Church, where he was well regarded by all, and later of his work wi th EOA, . Inc., as Director, County -Wide Projects, under Mr. Emmerich, I took the libery of suggesting hi s name to the Chai rman of t he Board of Di rectors by telegram today, copy of which is enclosed herewit h. While I r ealize ther e are others qualified in their res:r:e cti ve entit i e s, fr om an over - all standpoint , if pr oferred and accepted, I bel i eve he would certainly be the right man for the job o I have met Dr. Cothrane, but f eel t hat if a negro is appointed i t would give the impetus of bei ng a 11 Negro Pr ogram" , when the rat i o of whit es i s 4 to l , I understand. I trust that t he Board will be able to come up wi th t he r ight deci s ion for the benefit of all concerned. Sincerely, ~nc l . !111--1· ~tvL_lo < ~i°s o Mae W. Jow s Member, At l ant a CS, INC. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document fr i, ~—# Ce ean eed bx Se . oo “7 a? — en 1918 Edinburgh Terrace, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30307 July 3, 1967 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: Recalling April 26, 1967, when, as the granddaughter of the late Colonel Thomas /. Winn, I had the pleasure of meeting you for the first time, however, I had seen you in action in and about Atlanta on TV in recent months, as well as being ever cognizant of the manner in which you have handled the serious matters appertaining to the Civil Rights movement in, and about Atlanta. You always seem to come out "on top! in the long run. On the 26th of April, I stated further that the late Courtland Winn, former Mayor of Atlanta, was my grandfather's nephew, being the son of the Late Samuel Winn (Judge) Gwinnette County, my grand- father's brother. I never knew them well as I was educated in South Carolina, but have had the family history imbued within me for years. I have lived at the above address for over 25 years and am a resi- dent of DeKalb County, formerly Fulton, and a business and profession woman therein for a number of years. In this connection, I had the opportunity of being one of the first to volunteer to work for the Women in Community Services, Inc., Atlanta, in setting up and working in the Job Corps for Girls, from June, 1965 through May, 1966-- 3023 hours, more or less, account of count by Mrs. Richard C. Bunzl, President, Council of Jewish Women, one of the four organizations comprising the WICS, INC. Atlanta. While I did not have the time to spend so many hours of free work, there were no other volunteers for the office work and I just could not say "Not ; “ee to the very dedicated Project Director-- Miss Helen Oppenlander. Naturally, I, myself, developed a great interest in my way of helping further the cause in regard to the poverty stricken girls who needed help. While there were not enough training Centers at the time, the Project UVirector, Mrs. Weaver (now Project Director) and one or two others (intermittently) held the organization together until it has now reached it's present stage, and there are more centers to send the girls to for training. Further, it was my pleasure to become acquainted with ad meet some of the other dedicated people interested in the program, as well as the Presidents of the four organizations comprising the WICS. In this connection, and in view of the sudden passing of Mr. Emmerich, and realizing the task of procuring the right man on which the mantle is to fail, since I have had the insight of workings of the Job Corps for Girls-- distinguished entirely from EOA, Inc. by contract with Mr. Schriver, I am deeply interested in, and having the satisfaction of knowing the right man who will succeed Mr. Emmerich. Having known Dr. Merle C. Patterson as my minister at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, where he was well regarded by all, and later of his work with EOA, Inc., as Director, County-Wide Projects, under Mr. Emmerich, I took the libery of suggesting his name to the Chairman of the Board of Directors by telegram today, copy of which is enclosed here- with. While I realize there are others qualified in their respective entities, from an over-all standpoint, if proferred and accepted, I believe he would certainly be the right man for the job. I have met Dr. Cothrane, but feel that if a negro is appoknted it would give the impetus of being a "Negro Program", when the ratio of whites is to 1, I understand. I trust that the Board will be able to come up with the right decision for the benefit of all concerned. Sincerely, fo 17, Vero < Me Mae W. Jow nel. Member, Atlanta cs, INC.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 40 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/af2a398b7e39f60f86f7f426dfa5439b.pdf 1effc142b7f15840fcf98ec09ab36482 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July s . 1967 Mrs . Mae W. Jowers 1918 Edinburgh Terrace. N . E . Atlanta, Georgia 30307 Dear Mrs . Jowers : Thank you for your letter concerning your recommendation of Dr. Merle C. Patterson as the new EOA Administrator. 1 am glad you have passed your view on to Mr . Jones . Sincerltly, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor lAJr:eo � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document July 5, 1967 Mrs. Mae W. Jowers 1918 Edinburgh Terrace, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307 Dear Mrs. Jowers: Thank you for your letter concerning your recommendation of Dr. Merle C. Patterson as the new EOA Administrator. Iam glad you have passed your views on to Mr. Jones. Sincerbly, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IlAJr:eo  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 39 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/c34f7d0098832cdbd889d926579081cd.pdf 3a23f2a47093b59c1e7fa610fddddc43 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dear Mr. Leftwich: Mr. Vaughn of Pittsburg Civic League asked rr.e to write you a letter, thanking you for coming out to see him. You will receive it later. you wLa.t a good thing it was--your coming out. I just wanted to tell You always do all you can to help but there are circumstances you don I t know any-1::hing about that made this doubly a good move. As you probably know, EOA is trying to force the City to turn Model Cities over to them. They know it is just a matter of time for EOA and want to insure keeping their jobs this way. participation". jobs at EOA. This is what is behind their charges of "no citizen John Hood is helping them because he gets votes by getting people The Center Directors in the "Model City" area are meeting with John a couple of time s a week--at the Southside Day Care Center (the EOA nursery where he has an office). They are really stirring people up against the City---the people don't know what it is all about--they just do what they are told. The latest development is that EOA Center s are working on voter r egistration---I am in charge of it here and at a staff meeting I remarked that it was hard to get people to come register in a non-election year. Terrill told me I was negltative thinking. To tell them that the aldermen and representatives in this area weren't doing • anything to protect them from Model Citie s--that this ITB ant their homes would be taken--and for them to come register so they could vote new alder~e n and r epresent at i ve ~ y.:r in next year. We really had it·- after the staff !TE eting was over--I told him I di dn't I appr e ciat e t he reference s to you, Hugh and G. D.--that he di dn't even live i"n this part of town ard we r ese nted people coming in trying to run our politics. Als o, that he didn't even know when the ele ctions would be he ld, as the next City e l ection would be in 1969. He told me that EOA was t he b iggest vote getter in the City and EOA could make or bre ak any politican because the people in the areas ser ved by EOA would vote for anybody t hey were told to . After a few more words , he threate ned �-2to fire me for disloyalty to EOA. I told him I owe d my loyalty to the City and to the City Adminis tration and if he could find an y conflict in that with the EOA operation--to go ahead. Things haven't been too pleasant since. Meantime, Eliza Paschall complaine d to Mrs. Crank , who is Terrill's Supe rvisor about the bu siness about the phone c alls--sa id she thought I should file charge s with the Community Relations that I was being discriminated against. He · jumped me about this too, but when I told him :t-'irs Paschall was not the only on e complaining about the. phone--that John Greer had compl ained to Emmerich-:--he c_almed do,-m. to in the Democratic Party, is on the board of EOA. John Greer, who I am clos e I take my complaints to him-- since this way Terrill can't claim political pressure. It is terrible the way the three r emaining white girl s are treated he r e ---but I am not going to q~i t until I get ready---where else c ould I draw a good salary for doing about an hours worl<: a day. I run the entire de partment--the re were three of us in Housing orig inally--I am the only one left and I stil l don' t hurt myse l f worki ng- -which shows how over- s t a f fe d the Cente r s are . I have good work h ab i t s , I ge t along wi t h the oth er e mployees , and I respect supe rvision--so if he fires me , he is going to have to co!TB up with some pr etty go od c harge . I have ch e cke d up and f ound th at th i s bit about t he Aldermen not he lping the • people about Model Citie s is true a.t all Ce nters--this is what the p eopl e are be ing told. My i de a of what EOA s houl d do is to work wi th t he City--but a ll t he y are doing is encour aging peop le to fi ght i t! Wh e n I hear all thi s it r e ally b urns me up . Espe c ially when t he criticism come s f rom a Vi s t a volunt eer- - all they do i s stir p e ople up. _;). I d on' t want a ny of my fr iends to get mixed up in my per s onal pr obl ems , but some t hing s hould be done about the breach EOJ! i s creating between t h e City and the people in the Nade l Citie s areas . I h ave t alked to G. D. and t old h i m t o keep in touch wit h Mr . Vaughn, Hrs . Bill ingsley and Mrs . Wright ---they are the leaders in ?j ttsburg and while t he y are · on the · Advi sory Board of · EOA-,-they are not f oo_led b y it . They all b eg _me t o stay �-3every time I threaten to quit because they say it is the only way they have to know wbat is going on. Most of·the Advisory Boards go to meetings and agree with all they hear--but not t he Pittsburg leaders. As proof of the poor com-·.u nication --rrDst people would have eone to EOA----Y~. Vaughn carr~ directly to you with his problems, and all the II street corner hanger outersn have been praising you ever since--because you bothered to come out! These· are good people in Pittsburg, if the west side negroes would not come out here stirring them up. I have good influence over all the leaders but I cannot get them to believe anything against John Hood. Something needs to be done to stop him from knocking the City however. I had so~e phone calls from some of tr~ negroes in the Democratic Party witj me-telling me i,.;hat all they had heard about the negroes "going after" the Wrens Nest until they changed their admittal policy. With Calvin Craig meeting in ·;-. re st End, I figured it would really cause trouble if the negroes started breaking out windows and storming the cb ors as they were threatening to do. I discussed t his with Irving Kaler and made the motion that t he Community Relations ask the Wrens Nest to change their policy. Don't know if this will help, but figured it would show good faith on oi..:.r part or as Helen Bullard puts our movements nact as a asprin towards helping f the headache. I really enjoyed see ing Richard Freeman in ac tion at the Comnmnity Relations n:eeting last week. Concerning this Dixie Hills rnes s , he really pinned do,m some of the people who claimed they witne s sed "police brutality"--- - when he got through --all they knew was what somebody else told them! He is really good in this job and the be st police committee chairman we have ever had. Mrs . Leftwich told all right now. rre you h ad to go back into the ho spit al- --hope you are f ee ling Take it easy, cause wecan 't get along without you. Mary Terrill backed do,m on the phone c all s---I can have i ncoming ca.l l s-- I just ca,n' t make any! � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document £04 fetes Dear Mr. Leftwich: ° Mr. Vaughn of Pittsburg Civic League asked me to write you a letter, thanking you for coming out to see him. You will receive it later. I just wanted to tell you what a good thing it was--your coming out. You always do all you can to help but there are circumstences you don't know anything about that made this doubly a good move. As you probably know, EOA is trying to force the City to turn Model Cities over to them. They know it is just a matter of time for EOA and want to insure keeping their jobs thisway. This is what is behind their charges of "no citizen participation". John Hood is helping them because he gets votes by getting people jobs at EOA. The Center Directors in the "Model City" area are meeting with John a couple of times a week--at the Southside Day Care Center (the EOA nursery where he has an office). They are really stirring people up against the City---the people don't know what it is all about--they just do what they are told. The latest development is that EOA Centers are working on voter registration---I am in charge of it here and at a staff meeting I remarked that it was hard to get people to come register in a non-election year. Terrill told me I was neg#Zative thinking. To tell them that the aldermen and representatives in this area weren't doing anything to protect them from Model Cities--that this meant their homes would be taken--and for them to come PEES SESE so they could vote new aldermen and representatives in next year. We really had it after the staff meeting was over--I told him I didn't appreciate the references to you, Hugh and G. D.--that he didn't even live in this part of town ari we resented people coming in trying to run our politics. Also, that he didn't even know when the elections would be held, as the next City election would be in 1969. He told me that EOA was the biggest vote getter in the City and EOA could make or break any politican because the people in the areas served by EOA would vote for anybody they were told to. After a few more words, he threatened -2- to fire me for disloyalty to EOA. I told him I owed my loyalty to the City and to the City Administration and if he could find any conflict in that with the EOA operation--to go ahead. Things haven't been too pleasant since. Meantime, Eliza Paschall complained to Mrs. Crank, who is Terrill's Supervisor about the business about the phone calls--said she thought I should file charges withthe Community Relations that I was being discriminated against. He jumped me about this too, but when I told him Mrs Paschall was not the only one complaining about the phone~-that John Greer had complained to Emmerich--he calmed down. John Greer, who I am close to in the Democratic Party, is on the board of EOA. I take my complaints to him-- since this way Terrill cen't claim political pressure. It is terrible the way the three remaining white girls are treated here---but I am not going to quit until I get ready---where else could I draw a good salary for doing about an hours work a day. I run the entire department--there were three of us in Housing originally--I am the only one left and I still don't hurt myself working--which shows how over-staffed the Centers are. I have good work habits, I get along with the other employees, and I respect supervision--so if he fires me, he is going to have to come up with some pretty good charge. | I have checked up and found that this bit about the Aldermen not helping the people about Model Cities is true at all Centers--this is what the people are being told. My idea of what EOA should do is to work with the City--but all they are doing is encouraging people to fight it! When I hear all this it really burns me up. Especially when the criticism comes from a Vista volunteer--all they do is stir people up. I don't want any of my friends to get mixed up in my personal problems, but something should be done about the breach EQOA is creating between the City and the people in the “odel Cities areas. I have talked to G. D. and told him to keep in touch with Mr. Vaughn, Mrs. Billingsley and Mrs. Wright---they are the leaders in Pittsburg and while they are on the Advisory Board of EOA--they are not fooled by it. They all. beg me to stay ota every time I threaten to quit because they say it is the only way they have to know at is going on. Most of- the Advisory Boards go to meetings and agree with all they hear-=but not the Pittsburg leaders. As proof of the poor com-unication --most people would have gone to EOA----Mr. Vaughn came directly to you with his problems, and all the "street corner hanger outers" have been praising you ever since=-because you bothered to come out! ‘These are good people in Pittsburg, if the west side negroes would not come out here stirring them up. I have good influence over all the leaders but I cannot get them to believe anything against John Hood. Something needs to be done to stop him from knocking the City however. I had some phone calls from some of the negroes in the Democratic Party wita me-- telling me what all they had heard about the negroes "going after" the Wrens Nest until they changed their admittal policy. With Calvin Craig meeting in Vest End, I figured it would really cause trouble if the negroes started breaking out windows and storming the dors as they were threatening to do. I discussed this with Irving Kaler and made the motion that the Commnity Relations ask the Wrens Nest to change their policy. Don't know if this will help, but figured it would show good faith on our part or as Helen Bullard puts our movements "act as a asprin towards helping the headache. I really enjoyed seeing Richard Freeman in action at the Commnity Relations meeting last week. Concerning this Dixie Hills mess, he really pinned down some of the people who claimed they witnessed "police brutality"----when he got through --all they knew was what somebody else told them! He is really good in this job and the best police committee chairman we have ever had. Mrs. Leftwich told me you had to go back into the hospital---hope you are feeling all right now. Take it easy, cause wecan't get along without you. Mary Terrill backed down on the phone calls---I can have incoming calls--I just can't make any §  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 18, Folder 21, Document 38 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967