136 20 10383 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/55b139fd2d67769aa2dd21f059fe9eec.pdf 598f75e0c00dfe84eb84f78486403176 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 7, 1967 Mr. Robert Dobbs, Chairman Citizens Central Advisory Council Northwest Perry Homes Representative John Hood 1927 Hollywood Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia Gentlemen: This will acknowledge receipt of your telegram recommending Mr. Dan Sweat for the vacancy of Executive Director of Economic Opportunity Atlanta, which 1 am forwarding to Mr . Boisfeuillet Jone , Chairman of the EOA Board. W ith appreciation for yol.lr intere t, I am Sincerely your , Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor lAJr/br � 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 vy July 7, 1967 Mr. Robert Dobbs, Chairman Citizens Central Advisory Council Northwest Perry Homes Representative John Hood 1927 Hollywood Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia Gentlemen: This will acknowledge receipt of your telegram recommending Mr. Dan Sweat for the vacancy of Executive Director of Economic Opportunity Atlanta, which I am forwarding to Mr. Boisfeuillet Jones, Chairman of the EOA Board. With appreciation for your interest, I am Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Ir. Mayor IAJr/br  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 37 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/00a5e9036e6b716724f878522aa950bb.pdf 2b3e0312afc4eef52406e329adaba8c3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ";'. , ATLANTA UNIVERSITY i . I ..: ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30314 . July 10, 1967 ·I ! SCHOOL 01" ARTS AN~ SCIENCES 1. I· -., ' '. I ! 1' ·j: I· iI I f ' J· Mr. Eugene Patterson, Editor t . Atlanta Constitution .' i. 10 Forsyth Street Building Atlanta, Georgia i i I_ ' . ,• t . , ~~ ' ,,;, Dear Mr. Patterson: i Mr. Coffin's article in Monday, July 10, 1967, Constitution contains i unfqunded speculation concerning my desires in connection with the ·selection of a new E0A Director. · I I· I . ! There is no objection to the mentioning of my name as a possi ble~ . ·c andidate, but Mr. Coffin goes beyond the bounds of reasonable judge:ment and speculation when he indicates that I "apparently want the job. 11 The record will show that my former appointment to the program was made prior to any formal application and was accepted by me only after . pressure from the Negro community was exerted. Many people, includi ng some whites, have inquired about my availability for the position with E0A and all have received a negative reply. · It would have been an easy matter for Mr. Coffin to check with me before writing the news release. Indeed, the article gives the impression of exceeding comment and analysis; it is dangerously close to attempting to i nfluence what happens . !I .• • I I . I would appreciat e having my feelings expressed accurat ely or having this letter published in your newspaper . Sincerely yours, q;1_ ~~ ~ ~-~~ . Tilman C. Cothran, Chairman Department of Sociol ogy TCC:BK cc: I. Mr. Alex Coffin, Reporter Atlanta Constitut ion ) � 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 ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30314 July 10, 1967 o\ SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES y Mr. Eugene Patterson, Editor | Atlanta Constitution : 10 Forsyth Street Building | Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Patterson: Mr. Coffin's article in Monday, July 10, 1967, Constitution contains unfounded speculation concerning my desires in connection with the ‘selection of a new EOA Director. - There is no objection to the mentioning of my name as a possible< candidate, but Mr. Coffin goes beyond the bounds of reasonable judge- ment and speculation when he indicates that I "apparently want the job." The record will show that my former appointment to the program was made prior to any formal application and was accepted by me only after pressure from the Negro community was exerted. Many people, including some whites, have inquired about my avail~ ability for the position with EOA and all have received a negative reply. It would have been an easy matter for Mr. Coffin to check with me before writing the news release. Indeed, the article gives the impression of exceeding comment and analysis; it is dangerously close to attempting to influence what happens. I would appreciate having my feelings expressed accurately or having this letter published in your newspaper. Sincerely yours, Tilman C. Cothran, Chairman Department of Sociology TCG: BK cc: Mr. Alex Coffin, Reporter Atlanta Constitution “tege © = . xXERO xXERG KERO laeee rea jeory cory SoPy fa, 7 Sy ee mgr 6 ; ”  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 36 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/6a494100a3c5d7aa78785f88a52b65f6.pdf 09c3bcfaf496e6af1d81a59f977303d9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATL ANT A, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525-4262 C, O. EMMERICH ADMINISTRATOR July 6, 1967 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Honorable Allen: I am pleased to announce that the Comprehensive Neighborhood Health Center Program has been approved. Operational activities will commence soon. In the memory of Mr. Emmerich, who gave so unstintingly to the project, and on behalf of EOA, I want to express our gratitude for your assistance and cooperation, Sincerely yours, William W. Allison Associate Administrator for Program Development WWA/amm � 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 July 6, 1967 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Honorable Allen: I am pleased to announce that the Comprehensive Neighborhood Health Center Program has been approved. Operational activities will commence soon, In the memory of Mr. Emmerich, who gave so unstintingly to the project, and on behalf of EOA, I want to express our gratitude for your assistance and cooperation. Sincerely yours, William W. Allison Associate Administrator for Program Development WWA/amm  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 35 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/8db4c500fa56c7f89b0e3c4baf0935e6.pdf 2bad836cde6277f5124ca4e0efb35483 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. --. ' Augu t 21, 1967 Mr • Rob rt L . Hoyt, Pre i d ut Church Women United in Georgia 2262 Me dowvale Drive, N . E . Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Dear Mrs . Hoyt: 1 am delighted that you plan to ttend the Urban Coalition meeting in Waabington this ee and l commend the Church Women for thei r aincere c c rn about our urban p.robl Thank you for sending me your augge tion bout the temporary employm.ent ide hich baa coll.8iderable merit. I am forwarding thia information to th Ee mnic Opportunity Authority, aa they ould be in aition to ive your u eati conaiderati o • Sincerely yours , Ivan Allen, Jr . ayoT lAJr/bf CC: Economic Opportunity Authority f () r (l-- � 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 August 21, 1967 Mrs. Robert L. Hoyt, President Church Women United in Georgia 2262 Meadowvale Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Dear Mrs. Hoyt: lam delighted that you plan to attend the Urban Coalition meeting in Washington this week and I commend the Church Women for their sincere concern about our urban problems. Thank you for sending me your suggestion about the temporary employment idea which has consider- able merit. I am forwarding this information to the Economic Opportunity Authority, as they would be in a position to give your suggestion consideration. Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor 1AIr/bf CG: Economic Opportunity Authority  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 34 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/02f26dd8bd69e0cf13384bb3ecbfb3c1.pdf e6f9eec38b514e29c0465cd525f147b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. • ATLANTA CONGfNTRATEO EMPLOYMENT PROGR~M Re vi s~d Copy J u l y 1 1 2, 1 967 �Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc., proposes a comprehensive manpower program to place as quickly as possible in jobs or training positions, 2,500 hardcore unemployed persons residing within the following target areas of the city: (1) Pittsburg, (2) (5) West End. Price, (3) Nash-Washington, (4) Summerhill-Mechanicsville, The Program will be called the Atlanta Concentrated Employment Program (ACEP). 1• PROGRAM COMPONENTS The Atlanta Concentrated Employment Program shall bring together the resources of public and private agencies in a comprehensive approach to the problems of unemployment: A. Contractor Economic Opportunity Atlanta is the prime contractor for ACEP and will assume responsibility for the coordination and implementation of the objectives of the entire program. B. Recruitment Through 5 multi-purpose Neighborhoo? Service Centers in the target area, EOA's staff will recruit and provide supportive services for all participants. In addition EOA job coaches will provide a continuous follow-up relationship with the enrollee. The House of USE will utilize its special recruitment techniques to bring into ACEP hard-to-reach adolescents and young adults who are culturally disadvantaged and deliquency prone. The House of USE will coordinate its job development, testing, counseling, placement and post-placement efforts with the work of the employment service personnel in the Neighborhood Service Centers and pre-vocational training centers. C. Job Referral • The Georgia State Employment Services has been sub-contracted to provide basic employment services to ACEP. These services include: intensive job placement, counseling, and evaluation. The Georgia State Employment Service will solicit jobs, screen applicants, provide transportation of appl~cants to jobs, prepare MDTA applications and have the direct responsibility of providing enrollees with training allowance. GSES will also employ representatives in the pre- vocational training centers and place an additional employment counselor in each of the 5 Neighborhood Service Centers. �- DP 2 - Job Or ientat ion and Preparation One of t h e requireme n t s o f the pro g r am is t he intr odjction of t he chroniccally unemp l oyed person to t he Worl d of Work in a manner which will devel op his confide nce . The Corrmunity School Program and t he Di vis i on of Vocationa l Education through t he Atlanta Sc hool System wi l l provide 6 - 1 2 week s of vocational orientation training which wi ll incl ude bas i c and remedial education, s k ill traini ng, and work a dj ustment a ctiviti es . MDTA al l owances will be paid in the ori entation perio·d. The State De p a r t me n t o f Education , Division of Vocat ion al Re h abi litati on, und e r a con t r a c t with EOA wil l provide inte n s ive evaluation t h rou g h t h e Atl anta Employment Eval uation and Service Ce nter. E. Job Pl a ceme nt and Training Whe r ever poss ible, it i s antic i p a ted t h at e nrollees will be p lac e d dir ectly Under the Manpowe r De ve lopme nt and Train i ng Act, t he Vocat ion a l on jobs . Educat i on Di vision t hro u gh the At l anta Board of Ed ucation, will pro vide regul a r i nstit u tio nal tra ining , on-the- job training, and coupled (in stitutional and on- the -j ob c ombine d) trai n i ng . For this pha s e of the program the private sector h a s committed over 5 00 job s, and ant icipated a number of additi ona l j ob o pportuniti es e Unde r the New Careers Pro gr am EOA wi ll ac t as pri n cipa l a gent f or t h e d e v e l opme n t of s ub- nrofessiona l p o s itions . This program is an a tte mpt to impleme n t a new conceptin e mp l oyment fo r the poo r in that i t places them i n new f i e l ds of e mployment such as educ ation, recreati on and we lfare as aid es and ass is tants . Under the Spe c ial Impact Pro j ect , EOA wi l l c ontract with t h e Ci t y of Atl a n t a in a s pecia l proj ec t , t h e At lanta Beau t i fic a t ion Corps , to e mploy c h r onic a lly une mpl oye d p e r son s . This p roj e ct wi ll h a ve as its p rime ob j e c tive the phys ica l i mprovement of the ACEP target a r e a . Eligible persons will work under the coordinati on and s upe rvision of departments i n t h e c i ty government . The Ne ighbo rhood Yo u t h Corps , one of EOA' s e xistin g progr ~~s , will d e ve lop NYC s lots sole l y for ACEP . A s tron g t r ain ing compone n t with g ood p ossib i lities for p ermanent p lacement wi ll b e incl ude d i n t h i s p rogram . II . ACEP PERSONNEL Admi n i s t r a t ion EOA 1 Di r ecto r 2 Assistant Directors 4 Career Devel o p ers 7 Counselors 5 Technici ans STAFF 4 0 Aides and Ass i s t a nts 7 Office Staff 2 Finance Account and Payrol l ( f u ll time ) 4 Finance Staff ( part time ) �- 3 - Georgia Sta te Employme nt Service 7 Employment Service Clerks 11 Employment Service Representatives House of USE - Butl er Street YMCA 1 Director 1 Assistant Director 2 Counselors 4 Aide Coache s 1 Stenographe r 1 J anitor Atlanta School System 2 Supe r visors 2 Curriculum Staff 9 Area Spe cia lis t s 1 5 Counsel or s 18 I nstructors 16 Teachers (part time ) 4 Off±c::e .s t aff 1 Pensonnel ·-Director · .Cpart tirrie) 1 Sta t J1s t :i.cian 1 Payroil >Accountant New Career s - EOA 1 2 13 11 1 1 Assis t ant Dire ctor of Training Car eer Deve lopers Tra ine r s and as sis tants Off i ce Staff Supervisor Buyer (part time ) Atl anta Employme nt Evalua tion and Service Center (12% of time ) 6 Supervisors 1 Staff Officer 3 Counselors 1 Phys ician 1 Nurse Ps yc hologist Finance Staff Office Staff 1 Caseworker 1 Evaluator l 3 8 NYC 1 1 5 1 Coordina tor Secretary Rectuiters Record Clerk 5 2 1 1 Counsel ors Stenographers I n t ake Worker J ob Development & Pl acement �- 4 - II. A. ENROLLEE ELIGIBILITY Georgia State Employment Service The GSES will solicit jobs, screen applicants, prepare MDTA applications and provide basic employment services to ACEP. Ih order to be eligible for ACEP: 1. 2. 3. 4. B4 one must be a resident of the target area one must be in the poverty range one must be unemployed and underemployed Aides now employed by EOA in additional 1,2,3 above are also eligible for the New Careers Program House of USE The House of USE will recruit approximately 500 culturally disadvantaged and deliquent-prone youth ages 16-21. C. Atlanta School System The Atlanta School System will probide 6-i2 weeks of pre-vocational orientation and t5aining for all ACEP enrollees, with the exception of those who are directly placed. D. Atlanta Employment Evaluation and Service Center The AEESC will provide intensive evaluation for approximately 250 ACEP clients, when such proves necessary. E. On-the-Job Training Whenever possible, enrollees will be placed directly on jobs. However, MDTA will place apporximately 750 youths and adults in on-the-job training positions for a period of 18-24 weeks; 250 on OJT-Coupled training for a period of 30-32 weeks; and 500 in institutional training positions for 8-11 weeks. F. New Careers The New Careers Program will place 250 ACEP enrollees into new fields of employrnsnn~ The creation of new entry level jobs in Human Service fields that have maximum prospect for advancement. Go Special Impact Special Impact will hire approximately 50 chronically unemployed persons to work in community beautification programs in their own area. H. NYC The NYC will develop 250 new job training slots for ACEP enrollees, 16- 21 . This program wilLlast for a period of 6 months with eventual job placement. 1\ �-5- ACEP BUDGET SPECIAL IMPACT Federal EOA Administration Staff Costs Operational Costs TOTAL Administration Non-Federal Total .4.7., 85.7 13,236 61,093 J.2.,00.0 none 12,000 59,857 13,236 73,093 155 ,750 372,127 98,545 566,422 none 60,000 none 60,000 155,750 312,127 98,545 626,422 Atl anta Employmen t Evalua tion Service center Enrollee Costs 4,000 Sta ff Costs 55 , 193 Ope ration a l Costs 73,965 TOTAL Evaluation Center 133,158 none none 18 ,000 18,000 4,000 55 ,193 91, 965 151,158 House of USE - But ler St. YMCA Enrollee Costs Staf f Costs Ope r a tional Cos t s TOTAL House of USE 1,000 36,321 13,513 50,834 none 8 ,000 4 ,000 12,000 1 ,000 44 ,3 21 17 , 513 62 , 834 168,670 none 168 , 670 none 20, 000 20, 000 168 , 670 20 ,000 188,670 980,177 122,000 1,102, 1 77 EOA Operation Supportive Services Enrollee Costs Staff Costs Operational Costs TOTAL Operation City of Atl ant a Enrolle e Cos t s Staff Cos ts TOTAL At l ant a TOTAL SPECIAL IMPACT MDTA Ge orgia Stat e Employme nt Service Enrolle e Allowances Staff Costs Operational Cos t s TOTAL GSES 590, 262 1 20,906 1,195 71 2,363 none none none none 590, 262( 1 20,906 1, 1 95 71 2 ,363 At l anta School Sy stem St aff Cos t s oPerat i ona l Cos t s TOTAL Schools 393., 474 465 , 652 859, 126 none none none 393 , 474 465 , 652 85 9 ,1 26 �ACEP Budget Page 2 . .. . . . . . . . Federal On-The-Job- Training Trai ni ng Direct Costs TOrAL OJT TOTAL MDTA Non-Federal To tal 400,000 28,511 428,511 none none none 400 ,000 28 ,511 428, 511 2,000,000 none 2 , 000 ,000 . i, NEW CAREERS EOA New Career s Enrollee Costs St aff Cos ts Operation a l Costs TOTAL NEW CAREERSL 769,950 182,733 47,317 1,eoo,.OOO none 110,000 none 110,000 769 , 950 292 , 733 47, 317 1,100 ,000 1,000,000 110,000 1 , 100 ,000 Ne ighborhood Yout h CorEs Out-of-School Enr ol l ee Costs 409,975 Staff Cos t s 111, 652 Operati onal Costs 68,989 TOTAL NYC 590,616 5 ,000 96,83 0 none 101,830 414,975 208,482 68 , 989 692,440 590,616 101,830 692,440 4, 570,793 333,830 4,904,623 Tot a l New Career NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS Tot al NYC GRAND TOTAL � 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., proposes a comprehensive manpower program to place as quickly as possible in jobs or training positions, 2,500 hardcore unemployed persons residing within the following target areas of the city: (1) Pittsburg, (2) Price, (3) Nash-Washington, (4) Summerhill-—Mechanicsville, (5) West End. The Program will be called the Atlanta Concentrated Employment Program (ACEP). 1. PROGRAM COMPONENTS The Atlanta Concentrated Employment Program shall bring together the resources of public and private agencies in a comprehensive approach to the problems of unemployment: Ae. Contractor Economic Opportunity Atlanta is the prime contractor for ACEP and will assume responsibility for the coordination and implementation of the objectives of the entire program. B. Recruitment Through 5 multi-purpose Neighborhood Service Centers in the target area, EOA's staff will recruit and provide supportive services for all participants. In addition EOA job coaches will provide a continuous follow-up relationship with the enrollee. The House of USE will utilize its special recruitment techniques to bring into ACEP hard-to-reach adolescents and young adults who are culturally disadvantaged and deliquency prone. The House of USE will coordinate its job development, testing, counseling, placement and post-placement efforts with the work of the employment service personnel in the Neighborhood Service Centers and pre-vocational training centers. C. Job Referral 1 The Georgia State Employment Services has been sub-contracted to provide basic employment services to ACEP. These services include: intensive job placement, counseling, and evaluation. The Georgia State Employment Service will solicit jobs, screen applicants, provide transportation of applicants to jobs, prepare MDTA applications and have the direct responsi- bility of providing enrollees with training allowance. GSES will also employ representatives in the pre-vocational training centers and place an additional employment counselor in each of the 5 Neighborhood Service Centers « Job Orientation and Preparation One of the requirements of the program is the introdjction of the chronic- cally unemployed person to the World of Work in a manner which will develop his confidence. The Community School Program and the Division of Vocational Education through the Atlanta School System will provide 6-12 weeks of vocational orientation training which will include basic and remedial education, skill training, and work adjustment activities. MDTA allowances will be paid in the orien- tation period. The State Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, under a contract with EOA will provide intensive evaluation through the Atlanta Employment Evaluation and Service Center. Job Placement and Training Wherever possible, it is anticipated that enrollees will be placed directly on jobs. Under the Manpower Development and Training Act, the Vocational Education Division through the Atlanta Board of Education, will provide regular institutional training, on-the-job training, and coupled (insti- tutional and on-the-job combined) training. For this phase of the program the private sector has committed over 500 jobs, and anticipated a number of additional jcb opportunities. Under the New Careers Program EOA will act as principal agent for the development of sub-vrofessional positions. This program is an attempt to implement a new conceptin employment for the poor in that it places them in new fields of employment such as education, recreation and welfare as aides and assistants. Under the Special Impact Project, EOA will contract with the City of Atlanta in a special project, the Atlanta Beautification Corps, to employ chronically unemployed persons. This project will have as its prime objective the physical improvement of the ACEP target area. Eligible persons will work under the coordination and supervision of departments in the city government. The Neighborhood Youth Corps, one of EOA's existing programs, will develop NYC slots solely for ACEP. A strong training component with good possibi- lities for permanent placement will be included in this program. It. ACEP PERSONNEL -— STAFF Administration — EOA 1 Director 40 Aides and Assistants 2 Assistant Directors 7 Office Staff A Career Developers 2 Finance Account and Payroll 7 Counselors (full time) 5 Technicians 4 Finance Staff (part time) Georgia State Employment Service 7 Employment Service Clerks 11 Employment Service Representatives House of USE — Butler Street YMCA Director Assistant Director Counselors Aide Coaches Stenographer Janitor Se a Oe Atlanta School System 2 Supervisors 4 Office Staff 2 Curriculum Staff 1 Personnel Director 9 Area Specialists (part time) 15 Counselors 1 Statistician 18 Instructors 1 Payroil »Accountant 16 Teachers (part time) New Careers — EOA 1 Assistant Director of Training 2 Career Developers 13 Trainers and assistants 1l Office Staff 1 Supervisor 1 Buyer (part time) Atlanta Employment Evaluation and Service Center (12% of time) 6 Supervisors Lt Psychologist 1 Staff Officer 3 Finance Staff 3 Counselors 8 Office Staff 1 Physician 1 Caseworker 1 Nurse 1 Evaluator Nyc 1 Coordinator 5 Counselors 1 Secretary 2 Stenographers 5 Rectuiters 1 Intake Worker 1 Record Clerk 1 Job Development & Placement Ae =A) s II. ENROLLEE ELIGIBILITY Georgia State Employment Service The GSES will solicit jobs, screen applicants, prepare MDTA applications and provide basic employment services to ACEP. In order to be eligible for ACEP: 1. one must be a resident of the target area 2. one must be in the poverty range 3. one must be unemployed and underemployed 4. Aides now employed by EOA in additional 1,2,3 above are also eligible for the New Careers Program House of .USE The House of USE will recruit approximately 500 culturally disadvantaged and deliquent—prone youth ages 16-21. Atlanta School System The Atlanta School System will probide 6-12 weeks of pre-vocational orientation and tS5Saining for all ACEP enrollees, with the exception of those who are directly placed. Atlanta Employment Evaluation and Service Center The AEESC will provide intensive evaluation for approximately 250 ACEP clients, when such proves necessary. On-the-Job Training Whenever possible, enrollees will be placed directly on jobs. However, MDTA will place apporximately 750 youths and adults in on-the-job training positions for a period of 18-24 weeks; 250 on OJT-—Coupled training for a period of 30-32 weeks; and 500 in institutional training positions for 8-11 weeks. New Careers The New Careers Program will place 250 ACEP enrollees into new fields of employment. The creation of new entry level jobs in Human Service fields that have maximum prospect for advancement. Special Impact Special Impact will hire approximately 50 chronically unemployed persons to work in community beautification programs in their own area. NYC The NYC will develop 250 new job training slots for ACEP enrollees, 16-21. This program will last for a period of 6 months with eventual job placement. SPECIAL IMPACT EOA Administration Staff Costs Operational Costs TOTAL Administration EOA Operation Supportive Services Enrollee Costs Staff Costs Operational Costs TOTAL Operation 25 ACEP BUDGET Federal 47,857 13,236 61,093 155,750 $72,127 98,545 566,422 Atlanta Employment Evaluation Service Center Enrollee Costs Staff Costs Operational Costs TOTAL Evaluation Center House of USE -— Butler St. YMCA Enrollee Costs Staff Costs Operational Costs TOTAL House of USE City of Atlanta Enrollee Costs Staff Costs TOTAL Atlanta TOTAL SPECIAL IMPACT MDTA Georgia State Employment Service Enrollee Allowances Staff Costs Operational Costs TOTAL GSES Atlanta School System Staff Costs OP€rational Costs TOTAL Schools 4,000 55,193 73,965 133,158 1,000 36,321 13,513 50,834 168,670 none 168,670 980,177 590,262 120,906 1,195 712,363 393,474 465 652 859,126 Non-Federal 12,000 none _ 12,000 none 60,000 none 60,000 none none 18,000 18,000 none 8,000 4,000 12,000 none 20,000 20,000 122,000 none none none none none none Total 59,857 13,236 73,093 155,750 312,127 98,545 626,422 4,000 55,193 21,965 151,158 1,000 44,321 17,513 62,834 168,670 20,000 _ 188,670 15102197 590, 262: 120,906 1,195 712,363 393,474 465,652 859,126 ACEP Budget Page 2 Federal Non-Federal Tota On-The—Job-Training Training 400 ,000 none 400 , 000 Direct Costs i, 28,511 none 28,511 TOTAL OJT 428,511 > none 428,511 TOTAL MDTA 2,000,000 none 2,000,000 NEW CAREERS EOA New Careers Enrollee Costs 769,950 none 769,950 Staff Costs 182,733 110,000 292,133 Operational Costs 47,317 none 47,317 TOTAL NEW CAREERSL 1,000,000 110,000 1,100,000 Total New Career 1,000,000 110,000 1,100,000 NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS Neighborhood Youth Corps Out-of—School Enrollee Costs 409,975 5,000 414,975 Staff Costs 111,652 96,830 208 , 482 Operational Costs 68,989 none 68 , 989 TOTAL NYC 590,616 101,830 692,440 Total NYC 590,616 101,830 692,440 GRAND TOTAL 4,570,793 333,830 4,904,623  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 33 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/1d07bca0181993d5a2cc3af74869d340.pdf 6117660187936ea949890d86bb98b264 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. - __ ________ -.:, September 5, 1967 Mrs . Robert L. Hoyt , Pres i den t Church Women United in Geor g i a 2262 Meadowval e Dr i ve , N. E . Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Dear Mrs. Hoyt: Mayor Ivan Allen has re f erred your le t ter t o us and I am delighted to see the inter est you have in the area of employment. Economi c Opportunity Atlanta, Inc . has a number of programs now in operation which contain most of the components mentioned in your letter and the Denver article. 'rhe Atlanta Concentrated Employment Program will provide jobs for unemployed men and women in s uch capacities as yardmen, foo d handlers and other capacities. I am enclosing a prospectus on the program for your information. Sincerely yours, William w. Allison Acting Executive Admini tr a t or WWA/l tg En c l osure cc: Mayor Ivan Allen / � 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 September 5, 1967 Mrs. Robert L. Hoyt, President Church Women United in Georgia 2262 Meadowvale Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Dear Mrs. Hoyt: Mayor Ivan Allen has referred your letter to us and I am delighted to see the interest you have in the area of employment. Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. has a number of programs now in operation which contain most of the components mentioned in your letter and the Denver article. The Atlanta Concentrated Employment Program will provide jobs for unemployed men and women in such capacities as yardmen, food handlers and other capacities. I am enclosing a prospectus on the program for your information. Sincerely yours, William W. Allison Acting Executive Administrator WWA/1tg Enclosure ce: Mayor Ivan Allen .~  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 32 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/22f43da301d8eadfade28a755473727f.pdf 7ec0985b418567057d8f01ea277f76a9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ECONOMIC OP PORT UMITY ATLANTA, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525-4262 TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS A brief summa ry of programs fund ed through Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. from Janu ary 1965 to July 19 67 ************** During th e past t wo and one-half years Atlanta's community action progr am has moved with great spe ed . It has, in many ways, become a model for the nation. Th ous ands of Atlanta citizens and many agenci es and organizations have particip a ted in planning the variety of opportunity programs now available. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS Twelve multi-servic e neighborhood c e nt ers have b een established in Atlanta and Fulton County. Two additional c e nters serve families in Gwinn e tt and Rockdal e counties. The 14 neighborhood cent e rs ha ve held a total of 116,203 intervi ews . Employme nt couns e lors located in neighborhood c e nters pl a ced 7,630 individuals in jobs, not including Job Corps, Ne ighborhood Youth Corp~ etc. Of th e centers' total intake, 72% wanted jobs. Social Service workers have made 71,938 referral s to put families in touch with agencies offe ring appropriate help, in a:idition to th e numerou s cas es completed at the n e ighborhood c e nters. Resid en t Participation: Two democratic elections hav e b een con du ct ed t o select r ep r esentatives of low-income n eighbo rh oods for EOA commi tt ees. Nea rly 12,000 p eop l e voted in the 19 67 EOA elections. Approximately 10,000 people participate in 200 block organizations and other EOA committees. More th a n 500 low-income citiz e n s are serv ing as elected block captai ns and representatives to neighborhood c e nt er advisor y councils, a city - wide adv isory council and t he EOA Board o f Dir ec t ors. On e -thir d of th e EOA BDard of Dir ectors is composed of low-income cit izens. Neighborhood Services Aides: Low-income r esidents of n e ighborhoods served by EOA have been trained and em~loy ed by EOA to assist wi th its programs. Ai d es (21 4 before 1967 budge t reductions , ..._! �-2- 145 now) have conta cted 124,004 families to discuss opportunities available through EOA. They have provided continued contact with 53,697 famili e s. Aides also assist with community organization and the work of the neighborhood centers. CHILD DEVELOPMENT Summer Head Start classes hav e provid e d cultural enrichment for 3,000 children each of the last three summers. Nine Day Care Centers provide supervised recreation and enrichment for 700 children of working parents. C01"1MUNITY SCHOOLS Twelve Community Schools have provided education and enrichment in the afternoons and evenings for a total enrollme nt of 70,482. Funds for this program were cut 82% because of 1967 budget reductions. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS (Out-of-School Program) Eighty-nine agencies are cooperating to provide jobs for approximately 650 youths. In two and one-half years 3,620 youths have participated in the program. Another 3,000 youths have participated in a Ne ighborhood Youth Corps program for high school students administer e d by the Atlanta Public Schools. JOB CORPS EOA recruits boys from an eight county area for the Job Corps. To date, 1,654 have been accepted for Job Corps training, 658 are known to be employed or in the military service. Recruiting for the Wome n's Job corps is handled by WICS. To date, 270 girls have b e en accepted for training. LEGAL ASSISTANCE Attorneys from the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, under contract with EOA, have s e rved 21,502 cases and ha v e closed 2,760 court cases. PLANNED PARENTHOOD The Plann e d Par e nthood As s ociation , unde r c o ntract with EOA, has se r ved 4 , 184 indi v iduals. . . -;! �-3- FOSTER GRANDPAREN'ES DEMONSTR..~TION PROJECT Forty-one me n and women over 60 years of age are employed to work with children at thre e institutions. PROJECT ENABLE Ove r 300 low-income p a r e nt s h ave p ar ticipa t e d in a group discussion progr a m de s ign e d to incr ea s e motivation for self-help . .MULTI-SERVICE CENTERS FOR THE. AGED Recr ea tion, s ocia l s e rv ices a n d d ay ca re a r e b e ing provi ded f o r a t ota l of 1,7 94 fa~i l y u ni t s in t h r ee apar t men t buildi n gs for the aged. ATL._~ TA EMP LOYMENT EVALUATION AND SERVICE CENTER This i s a c e ntr ali ze d ser vic e , th e fi rs t of it s k i nd in the country, t o di a gnose a n d e v a luate wo rk p o t e nti a l a n d training n eeds of difficult cas e s. Appro x imate ly 40% of tho se who ha ve b een evaluate d are now employed. SUM~IER RECREATION City-wi d e r ecr ea t ion p rogra ms we re con d u cted in th e summe rs of 1966 and 1967 with fun d s fr om OEO. The total 1966 attenda nc e .at i umme r r~cr e ation programs was 277,000. ATL._~TA CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Th is i s a n e w pro g r a m d es i g n ed to pla c e 2 , 500 con s i stently un e mp l oyed or un deremploye d peo pl e in jobs or tr a ining during the n ext yea r. Appro x ima t e l y 70 Atl an t a b u s in esses a nd soc i a l a gen cies have volun t eere d to remove u nnecessary entry l eve l job qua l ifications so tha t n e wl y t rain e d p e opl e might be c ome e mployed. Ma ny busin esses wil l a l s o coope rate in t rain i n g e nro ll ees . PRI CE AREA HEALTH CENTER A n ew h eal th c e nt er will provide comp l e t e me dica l s e rvic es , ~xce pt h o sp itili~at i o;, : for 22 , 000 l ow-in come p eopl e living in th e Pric e n e ighborhood: Th e Fulton County Me dica l Assoc i ati on , Emory Unive rsi t y Schoo l of Me dic i ne and 1 5 o t her h e a l th a nd planning agencies are coope r a ting with EOA to estab l ish t h e c e nter . �-4- VOLUNTEER TASK FORCE More than 200 loc a l volunteers have b een trained and p l aced in 19 locations to assist with Atlanta's war on poverty. VOLUNTEERS IN SERVI CE 'I'O AMER ICA (VI STA) Forty-two VISTAs work with EOA. DISCONTINUED PROGRAMS Due to Congr ess ion a l requctions in 1 967 OEO funds the following progra ms were delet ed : Bees-Bi z : job tra~nin g for unemployed, out-of-school you th s . Small Business Development Ce nt e r: closed as of July 31, th e Center int erv iewe d and counseled 850 indi viduals , approved 300 lo ans tot a lin g $326,225. Home Man age me nt Training: cl asses and demon s trations by qualifi e d p erso nn e l to t ea ch cooking, budg e ting, s ew ing, child car e , hygien e , consume r buying, hou se-keeping. Neighborh ood Cen t e r Recreation Pro g ram s : qualified p e rsonn e l help ed r es id e nts develop neighborhood recreation programs. Homemake r S erv ic es : substitute home ma kers were provided for low-income households during emergencies . Public Hea lth Program: four Public Health nurses worked with EOA neighborhood service cent ers . ADDITIONAL INFORM..ATION Fifty-on e loc a l ag e ncies hav e contract s with EOA to administ e r EOA program s . Total community support, including both cash and non-cash contributions, repr e s e nts 19½'/4 of all program s coming unde r the 7' appro x imat e l y $17,000,000 CAP umbr e ll a . Ca sh contributions. from the city and county governments total $137,744. in 1 96 7 . ·_-EOA employs 427 p eop l e (145 Aides an d 282 regular employees ). Before 1967 budget reductions EOA emp lo yed 574 people (214 Aides and 3 60 re g ul ar employees). �-5- The City of Atlanta has placed four city employees, called City Services Coordinators, in EOA neighborhood centers. 'l'he Fulton County Commissioners have authorizE'!d decentralized voter registration at EOA n e ighborhood ceriters and have trained and deputized 65 EOA employees as a s sistant registrars. More than 1000 people registered to vote at EOA neighborhood cent e rs the first month this program was in operation. · The Atlanta Police Department has placed 10 Crime Prevention Officers in EOA neighborhood centers. Numerous other agencies, as well as businesses, churches, civic clubs and private citizens are cooperating with EOA in a wide variety of projects. � 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 TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS A brief summary of programs funded through Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. from January 1965 to July 1967 RRKKEREKEK KARKEEE During the past two and one-half years Atlanta's community action program has moved with great speed. It has, in many ways, become a model for the nation. Thousands of Atlanta citizens and many agencies and organizations have participated in planning the variety of opportunity programs now available. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS Twelve multi-service neighborhood centers have been established in Atlanta and Fulton County. Two additional centers serve families in Gwinnett and Rockdale counties. The 14 neighborhood centers have held a total of 116,203 interviews. Employment counselors located in neighborhood centers placed 7,630 individuals in jobs, not including Job Corps, Neighborhood Youth Corps etc. Of the centers' total intake, 72% wanted jobs. Social Service workers have made 71,938 referrals to put families in touch with agencies offering appropriate help, in aldition to the numerous cases completed at the neighborhood centers. Resident Participation: Two democratic elections have been conducted to select representatives of low-income neighborhoods for EOA committees. Nearly 12,000 people voted in the 1967 EOA elections. Approximately 10,000 people participate in 200 block organizations and other EOA committees. More than 500 low-income citizens are serving as elected block captains and representatives to neighborhood center advisory councils, a city-wide advisory council and the EOA Board of Directors. One-third of the EOA Board of Directors is composed of low-income citizens. Neighborhood Services Aides: Low-income residents of neigh- borhoods served by EOA have been trained and employed by EOA to assist with its programs. Aides (214 before 1967 budget reductions, 145 now) have contacted 124,004 families to discuss opportunities available through EOA. They have provided continued contact with 53,697 families. Aides also assist with community organization and the work of the neighborhood centers. CHILD DEVELOPMENT Summer Head Start classes have provided cultural enrichment for 3,000 children each of the last three summers. Nine Day Care Centers provide supervised recreation and enrichment for 700 children of working parents. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Twelve Community Schools have provided education and enrichment in the afternoons and evenings for a total enrollment of 70,482. Funds for this program were cut 82% because of 1967 budget reductions. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS (Out-of-School Program) Eighty-nine agencies are cooperating to provide jobs for approximately 650 youths. In two and one-half years 3,620 youths have participated in the program. Another 3,000 youths have participated in a Neighborhood Youth Corps program for high school students administered by the Atlanta Public Schools. JOB CORPS EOA recruits boys from an eight county area for the Job Corps. To date, 1,654 have been accepted for Job Corps training, 658 are known to be employed or in the military service. Recruiting for the Women's Job Corps is handled by WICS. To date, 270 girls have been accepted for training. LEGAL ASSISTANCE Attorneys from the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, under contract with EOA, have served 21,502 cases and have closed 2,760 court cases. PLANNED PARENTHOOD The Planned Parenthood Association, under contract with EOA, has served 4,184 individuals. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Forty-one men and women over 60 years of age are employed to work with children at three institutions. PROJECT ENABLE Over 300 low-income parents have participated in a group discussion program designed to increase motivation for self-help. MULTI-SERVICE CENTERS FOR THE’ AGED Recreation, social services and day care are being provided for a total of 1,794 family units in three apartment buildings for the aged. ATLANTA EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION AND SERVICE CENTER This is a centralized service, the first of its kind in the country, to diagnose and evaluate work potential and training needs of difficult cases. Approximately 40% of those who have been evaluated are now employed. SUMMER RECREATION City-wide recreation programs were conducted in the summers of 1966 and 1967 with funds from OEO. The total 1966 attendance at summer recreation programs was 277,000. ATLANTA CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM This is a new program designed to place 2,500 consistently unemployed or underemployed people in jobs or training during the next year. Approximately 70 Atlanta businesses and social agencies have volunteered to remove unnecessary entry level job qualifications so that newly trained people might become employed. Many businesses will also cooperate in training enrollees. PRICE AREA HEALTH CENTER A new health center will provide complete medical services, except hospitilization,’ for 22,000 low-income people living in the Price neighborhood. The Fulton County Medical Association, Emory University School of Medicine and 15 other health and planning agencies are cooperating with EOA to establish the center. VOLUNTEER TASK FORCE More than 200 local volunteers have been trained and placed in 19 locations to assist with Atlanta's war on poverty. VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA (VISTA) Forty-two VISTAS work with EOA. DISCONTINUED PROGRAMS Due to Congressional reductions in 1967 OEFO funds the following programs were deleted: Bees-Biz: job training for unemployed, out-of-school youths. Small Business Development Center: closed as of July 31, the Center interviewed and counseled 850 individuals, approved 300 loans totaling $326,225. Home Management Training: classes and demonstrations by qualified personnel to teach cooking, budgeting, sewing, child care, hygiene, consumer buying, housekeeping. Neighborhood Center Recreation Programs: qualified personnel helped residents develop neighborhood recreation programs. Homemaker Services: substitute homemakers were provided for low-income households during emergencies. Public Health Program: four Public Health nurses worked with EOA neighborhood service centers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Fifty-one local agencies have contracts with EOA to administer EOA programs. Total community support, including both cash and non-cash contributions, represents 194% of all programs coming under the approximately $17,000, 000 CAP umbrella. Cash contributions from the city and county | governments total $137,744. in 1967. -EOA employs 427 people (145 Aides and 282 regular employees). Before 1967 budget reductions EOA employed 574 people (214 Aides and 360 regular employees). The City of Atlanta has placed four city employees, called City Services Coordinators, in EOA neighborhood centers. The Fulton County Commissioners have authorizéd decentralized voter registration at EOA neighborhood centers and have trained and deputized 65 EOA employees as assistant registrars. More than 1000 people registered to vote at EOA neighborhood centers the first month this program was in operation.- The Atlanta Police Department has placed 10 Crime Prevention Officers in EOA neighborhood centers. Numerous other agencies, as well as businesses, churches, civic clubs and private citizens are cooperating with EOA in a wide variety of projects.  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 31 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/9080da9754a9bbad92a16ed0b20db07a.pdf 30e9548a4c104bd2e496c23d43dbcfd5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF ECONOMIC WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506 (Jllll(Jl~TIJNITY September 19, 1967 Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor of Atlanta City Ha.11 Atlanta., Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: It was certainly a. pleasure to have ha.d the opportunity to talk with you on the telephone yesterday. I passed your kind and gracious remarks concerning OEO's programs on to Mr. Shriver and he is most appreciative. Your endorsement of OEO's legislation gives us much encouragement and will be most meaningful for a continued success in the yea.rs a.head. Hoping to see you in the very near future, in the meantime, if our office can be of service, please do not hesitate to call. Again, may I thank you for your wonderful support. With warm personal regards. I am. Sincerely yours, ~ Louis H. Ritter Liaison Officer � 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 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506 OPPORTUNITY September 19, 1967 Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: It was certainly a pleasure to have had the opportunity to talk with you on the telephone yesterday. I passed your kind and gracious remarks concerning OEO's programs on to Mr. Shriver and he is most appreciative. Your endorsement of OEO's legislation gives us much encouragement and will be most meaningful for a continued success in the years ahead. Hoping to see you in the very near future, in the meantime, if our office can be of service, please do not hesitate to call. Again, may I thank you for your wonderful support. With warm personal regards. I am, Sincerely yours, Hho f Louis H. Ritter Liaison Officer  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 30 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/61d01d5f921309d9b9fc9aa07b0f3819.pdf 5346bf3c3802eb96711c1b26865a0021 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THIS SAME LETTER SENT TO: Representative F.ietcher Thompson Senator Richard B. Russell Senator Herman E. Talmadge September 21, 1967 Honorable Ben B. Blackburn, III 1019 Longworth House Office Building W· shington, D. C. 20515 Dear Ben: It i my under tsnding that hearings b in hortly in the Senate on the budget requ st of the Offic of Economic Opportunity. The tlant Ch ber of Comnerce urg s you to consider f ~or bly this appropriation wh n t t comes before you. We have n opportunity to view t clo er n e the re ults obt inod from programs of con0111ic Opportunity Atlant, Inc. , the Atlant r a agency carryin out th poverty program, and , ber have be n invalu bl gins de through th s num rous The any activities of BOA nd it d lg te gencies in t hr h ve b en a jor f ctor in creating nd intaining climat under which w could all work to rd solutions o tu l c nity probl s. lt i our hop and belief v ilable through poverty pro r ad ducation hr nd training nd throu bout th country, will ny of thos preeontly dependent on w lfar to b come self-suet inin , t xp yio citizen. Under 11 of th circ st nc a, we beli ve th t th ount bing p nded by 0 throu hr ut th countr-y, together with th loc l tchin funds, nt inv s nts that will p y rich dividend• tn y r to C e• . I ttaehing a briefs ry of th pro r hich ha e fun d throu h O sine J nuary, 1965 and I hope you will find to revi thi• ~ cord of ace lia nt. b • inc r ly your, ,/?::fft. ' /,' /frb be e: I I Mayor Ivan Allen~ Mr. Opie L. Shelton Mr. Boisfeuillet Jones � 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 THIS SAME LETTER SENT TO: Representative Fletcher Thompson Senator Richard B. Russell Senator Herman E. Talmadge September 21, 1967 Honorable Ben B. Blackburn, III 1019 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Ben: It is my understanding that hearings begin shortly in the Senate on the budget request of the Office of Eeonomic Opportunity. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce urges you to consider favorably this appropriation when it comes before you. We have an opportunity to view at close vange the results obtained from programs of Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Ine., the Atlanta area agency carrying out the poverty program, and we be- lieve there have been invaluable gains made through these numerous programs, The many activities of EOA and its delegate agencies in the poverty areas here have been a major factor in creating and maintaining a climate under which we could all work toward solu- tions of mutual community problems. It is our hope and belief that the education and training made available through poverty programs here and throughout the country, will enable many of those presently dependent on welfare to become self-sustaining, taxpaying citizens. Under all of the circumstances, we believe that the amounts being expended by O5O throughout the country, together with the local matching funds, represent investments that will pay rich dividends in years to come. . I am attaching a brief summary of the programs which have been funded through EOA since January, 1965 and I hope you will find time to review this record of accomplishment. Sincerely yours, are Ae HB. St 5 Jf. ABS/frb bee: Mayor Ivan Allen” Mr. Opie L. Sheiton Mr. Boisfeuvillet Jones  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 29 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/3eafa25620699f3e934a3aee4bf45621.pdf 96063fb670bba3f2361caf4e6298d98c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 22, 1967 Mr. Sar ent Shriver Director Office of Economic Opportunity W bin ton, D . C . Dear Sargent: After our telephone convers tion e rlier in the I have follo ed up on everal parties that you me to con ct. eek. ed I ve talked t Senator Talmad1e and BW .Jourdon, Senator Ru ell• top aid • I m w · ting telephone call from Senator Ru U. I e com.munic th the Pre ident of the Atl ta C ber of Commerce, and he • officially ritten tore R\18 ,ell d Talmadge and Repreaentat ive Fletcher Thomp on and Ben Bl ckburn, a per the ttach letter. I m in communication with the G orgi Mmdci A aociation in effort to get theN full endorsement. I ve ' o ed M yor Georg S ken of A guata d talked with hl.m per onally. He greed to rite th Se tor• pre entativea Bob Ste d lllott Hag or of my l ai nm t you S cerely, l IA.Jr:a cc:: r. Louis H. r n All , Jr. ae euda, ant me to • � 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 September 22, 1967 Mr, Sergent Shriver Director Office of Economic Opportunity Washington, D. C. Dear Sargent: After our telephone conversation earlier in the week, I have followed up on several parties that you asked me to contact. I have talked to Senator Talmadge and Bill Jourdon, Senator Russell's top aide. Iam waiting a telephone call from Senator Russell, I have communicated with the President of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and he has officially written Senators Russell and Talmadge and Representatives Fletcher Thompson and Ben Blackburn, as per the attached letter. I am in communication with the Georgia Municipal Association in an effort to get thet full endorsement. I have ‘phoned Mayor George Sanken of Augusta and talked with him personally, He has agreed to write the Senators and Representatives Bob Stevens and Elliott Hagan. I will continue to follow up on one or two of my loose ends, and I am available for any other assignment you want me to do, Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. IAJr:am ec: Mr. Louis H, Ritter  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 28 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b19a440474bc8ae7cfec69b3ac5ad9e1.pdf 4574c575d673183e4846c4fc839d5c37 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. EMILY AND ERNEST WOODRUFF FOUNDATION SUITE 210, PEACHTREE CENTER BUILDING 230 PEACHTREE STREET, N. W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 October 3, 196 7 BOISFEUILLET JONES PRESIDENT Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Thank you for your letter of September 28 enclosing a copy of your correspondence with Congressman Blackburn concerning the EOA program. W e shall, of cours e , be happy to supply Congressman Blackburn with the information concerning EOA, which he has requested. Sincerely, � 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 SUITE 210, PEACHTREE CENTER BUILDING ‘ 230 PEACHTREE STREET, N.W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 EMILY AND ERNEST WOODRUFF FOUNDATION yo" / BoISFEUILLET JONES October 3, 1967 PRESIDENT Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Thank you for your letter of September 28 enclosing a copy of your correspondence with Congressman Blackburn concerning the EOA program. We shall, of course, be happy to supply Congressman Blackburn with the information concerning EOA, which he has requested, Sincerely, Boisfeu illet Jones  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 27 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/12fb14184fd35942d461b302c6abe06d.pdf c14989ddb821b66fbe869b23595aa351 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT !; CITY OF PROVIDENCE .. RHODE ISLAND . MAYOR JOSEPH A. DOORLEY, JR. November 4, 1967 Dear Ivan: I have been informed by members of my own Congressional delegation, who f ully support the concept of the poverty program , and from other numerous sources that the a 1thoriza tion bill for the Office of Economic Opportunity is ~n for "rough sledding" and a s one newspaper source said "a real bloodletting". Needless to say I do not nave to tell any munici pal chief executive what this will mean to the programs under way i n his oity . 1 It i s not my i ntent i on to be gored to death without witnes s ing the bull in a ction . I urge those of you who share my concern t o j oin me in Washingt on t his week s o t hat we can properl y demonstrat e our i nteres t . I may be contacted ~t my office on Monday or at t he Congressional Hotel in Washington on Tuesday, · Wednesday and Thursday. truly Yt,urs, . oeph A, ~ Jr, Ma.7 or of Providence � 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 DEPARTMENT « CITY OF PROVIDENCE e RHODE ISLAND MAYOR JOSEPH A. DOORLEY, JR. 0 November 4, 1967 LP Dear Ivan: I have been informed by members of my own Congressionsl delegation, who fully support the concept of the poverty program, and from other numerous sources that the authorization bill for the Office of Economic Opportunity is in for "rough sledding" and as one newspaper source said "9 real bloodletting". Needless to say I do not have to tell any municipal chief? executive what this will mean to the programs under way in his city. It is not my intention to be gored to death without witnessing the bull in action. I urge those of you who share my concern to join me in Washington this week s0 that we can properly demonstrate our interest. T may be contacted at my office on Monday or at the Congressional Hotel in Washington on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Very truly yours, ayor of Providence  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 26 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/3eab597e087cdcfcd905527666f3e5d5.pdf 03d58f4c8c72a70c38c54087d46b005d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. _ WIL.L IAM H. AYRES COM M ITTEES: EDUCATION AND LABOR VETERANS• AFFAIRS 14TH P : STFLJ::T, OHIO <ttongress of tbe ffiniteh $tates ~ou.se of l\epresentatibes mlas-bingtott, ~ .<le. October 13, 1967 Mr. Morris I . Leibman Leibman, \Jilliams, Bennett, Baird and Minnou 208 South LaS a lle Street Chicago, Illinois 60604 Dear l~. Le ibman: In your capacity as Chairma n of the Nati onal Advisory Council on Poverty, I understand that you r ecently directed l etters to numerous public officials a t all l evels of gove rnment and or ganizations seekin 6 t he ir views on the Har on Pover t y . ,....__ In my work ,-1 ith the Education and Labor Commi ttee, I am likewis e trying to keep up with all a spects of the Poverty program . Hy i mmed iate interest lies in the a rea of the role of, and coordination wi t h , the states in the administration of t he program . I t occurred to me that t he r esponses to your inquiry , perhaps from Gove rnors and/or others , might ha ve cont ai ned smJc enli gh t enin~ information on t he subjec t of state part i c ipation . If your staff has compiled the results of your inquiry or if there i s a ny information you h ave regarcl i n~ sta t e part ic ipation which I could be f ur ni shed , I would be most grat efu l. Best pe rsona l regard 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 . WILLIAM H. AYRES : . COMMITTEES: 14TH Bistricr, OHIO EDUCATION AND LABOR VETERANS' AFFAIRS Congress of the Euited States Bouse of Representatives s Washington, D.C. October 13, 1967 Mr. Morris I. Leibman Leibman, Williams, Bennett, Baird and Minnow 208 South LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60604 Dear Mr. Leibman: In your capacity as Chairman of the National Advisory Council on Poverty, I understand that you recently directed letters to numerous public officials at all levels of government and organizations seeking their views on the War on Poverty. 2 In my work with the Education and Labor Committee, I am likewise trying to keep up with all aspects of the Poverty program. My immediate interest lies in the area of the role of, and coordination with, the states in the adminis- tration of the program. It occurred to me that the responses to your inquiry, perhaps from Governors and/or others, might have contained some enlightening information on the subject of state participation. If your staff has compiled the results of your inquiry or 1f there is any information you have regarding state participation which I could be furnished, I would be most grateful. Best personal regards, A ies Tillian ef es  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 25 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/e4e213c9d0577d68c99f6b62f2a30841.pdf 7ffe819ee03d25929a0efb92735a3e8d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T HE NAT IONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 101 6 SI X TEE N TH W ASHI N G TO N , ST R EET N , W . D,C , 20 0 3 6 November 2, 1967 Dear Mayor Allen, Last Nay, Chairman Leibman wrote to you on behalf of the Council asking for your views concerning the programs carried on under the Economic Opportunity Act, and you gave us a helpful answer. The ranking minority Member of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, Congressman William H. Ayres, has just written the enclosed letter. Since the Chainnan's ori ginal request to you was for your personal' and candid suggestions and proposals", he and I feel an oblig ation to protect the privilege of your correspondence by seeking your permission be f ore we release your response to the Congressman , or before we even indicate that you were one of our respondents. If you have no objection to the release of your letter, you may wish to sen d Congressman Ayres a copy of it directly or authorize me t o do so here. 11 Would you let me know your wishes so that I may respond to Congres sman Ayres' inq uiry? The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 � 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 THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 1016 SIXTEENTH STREET NW. by ~: \ a 1 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 November 2, 1967 Dear Mayor Allen, Last May, Chairman Leibman wrote to you on behalf of the Council asking for your views concerning the programs carried on under the Economic Opportunity Act, and you gave us a helpful answer, The ranking minority Member of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, Congressman William H. Ayres, has just written the enclosed letter. Since the Chairman's original request to you was for your "personal and candid suggestions and proposals", he and I feel an obligation to protect the privilege of your correspondence by seek- ing your permission before we release your response to the Congress- man, or before we even indicate that you were one of our respondents. If you have no objection to the release of your letter, you may wish to send Congressman Ayres a copy of it directly or authorize me to do so here, Would you let me know your wishes so that I may respond to Congressman Ayres’ inquiry? Sincerely Y eye y H. Patterson, tive Director The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor City Hall 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 24 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/f99071019a87528ce520cf3b6627d17f.pdf abab950466e777d8051e0807a064cac3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 6, 1967 Mr. Bradley H . Patterson, J r . Executive Director The National Advisory Council on Econom ic Opportunity 1016 Sixteenth Street, N . W. Washington, D. C. 20036 Dear Mr. Patterson: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter regarding the use of m y views concerning the Economic Opportunity programs . You certainly have my permission to make that letter public. Sin1:erely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor lAJr/br � 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 November 6, 1967 Mr. Bradley H. Patterson, Jr. Executive Director The National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity 1016 Sixteenth Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036 Dear Mr. Patterson: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter regarding the use of my views concerning the Economic Opportunity programs. You certainly have my permission to make that letter public. Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor lAJr/br  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 23 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/e5040c5d3d14c1f47d3acd7b18aa39ef.pdf b4efa00ec5c1e07bf297e58c84b1bd36 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ROBE R T SARGENT SHRIVER, JR. December 20, 1967 Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: I should like to express my warmest personal thanks for your fine support of the legislation for the Office of Economic Opportunity which was recently approved by the Congress. Although the amount appropriated will not permit us to do all we would like to do or should do in Fiscal Year 1968, the passage of the legislation with our programs and mandate intact constitutes a significant victory not only for the poor, but for all Americans. During the, uncertain period of legislative debate your concern and expression of approval for the programs were of great value . I am convinced Congress would not have acted so favorably without the strong voice of local public officials who a.re most knowledgeable of the results of the war on poverty. Your continued interest, and suggestions to us, can do much to assure OEO's continued success. My best personal wishes for a. fine Holiday Sea.son and a. good year ahead. Sincerely, � 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 ip ROBERT SARGENT SHRIVER, JR. December 20, 1967 Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: I should like to express my warmest personal thanks for your fine support of the legislation for the Office of Economic Opportunity which was recently approved by the Congress. Although the amount appropriated will not permit us to do all we would like to do or should do in Fiscal Year 1968, the passage of the legislation with our programs and mandate intact constitutes a significant victory not only for the poor, but for all Americans. During the uncertain period of legislative debate your concern and expression of approval for the programs were of great value, I am convinced Congress would not have acted so favor- ably without the strong voice of local public officials who are most knowledgeable of the results of the war on poverty. Your continued interest, and suggestions to us, can do much to assure OEO's continued success. My best personal wishes for a fine Holiday Season and a good year ahead, Sincerely,  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 22 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/17f5b6a5ccd9725ba6b6c1f16e33001c.pdf 449da0ad131d874cef40b5a51058b768 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525-4262 C, 0, EMMERICH A0MINl5TRATOR December 30, 1966 CONFIDENTIAL Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: As we reach the close of 1966, I would like to take this means of expressing my appreciation for the leadership you are giving to Atlanta and for the help and encouragement you have extended to EOA in its effort to fight poverty. I sometimes feel that you have a thankless and lonely job, but when you measure the effect in making Atlantg a great city, I am sure that you are pleased. Please permit me to point out a real problem which might be better solved without fund allocations. We have noticed many ads in our local papers seeking employees and at the same time, the city does have a small degree of unemployment and perhaps a large degree of under employment. Much is being done to correct this problem and for this we are all grateful. However, I would like to encourage you to call on your staff and department heads to help offer part of the solution to the real problem. I believe it could be done b y presenting four suggestions for their review and action. Satisfactory employment is considered by many as the best tool in fighting poverty. "The United States must learn to make better use of (1) unskilled workers, (2) older persons, (3) women, and (4) the mentally retarded, if economic growth is to continue;" says Commerce Secretary John T . Connor . �Mayor Allen - 2 - December 30, 1966 If the City Administration (the department heads and personnel officer) could keep in mind the employment facet of our local problem, much might be accomplished. As an e x ample, you might wish to suggest four avenues or approaches which the department heads could consider: Number 1. A greater use of Negro employees in all levels of each of the cities services. Statistics show that Atlanta cannot erase its poverty until the manpower pool of Negro men and women can share equal employment opportunities in both private and Federal agencies. I am aware much h a s already been done by some of the departments; however, this is not enough, if we are going to erase poverty in our city. According to the 1966 Human Resources Survey in Atlanta's low income areas, 83% of the available labor force are Negroes; 65% of the , labor force are Negro Women. Number 2 . The lowering of job qualifications in at leas t six percent of the jobs in most of the city departments would allow many presently unqualified individuals to enter the city services. In order to insure success, department heads would most likely find it necessary to provide on-the- job training or some form of in-service train ing for this group of employ ees . Continued success would demand that these jobs not be dead end jobs . 1. Based on the recent Human Resources Survey 25% of Negro males and 26% of Negro females h a v e le s s than a Gramma r Sch ool Edu cation. 2. 64% or 2/3 of the Negroes su r vey ed h a d n ot c omp le t e d High School. Numbe r 3. A gr e a t u s e of n o npro f e ssio n al s as assistants to pro fessi o na l s in all areas o f the city s e r vice wo uld certainly h e lp us to place many d e servi ng Atlantans in our city emp l oyme nt . While this is not a new c onc e pt, since it has b een tried by both private �Mayor Allen - 3 - December 30, 1966 and by city departments, it has not yet been accepted to the point which we can expect the desired results. EOA has employed over 300 such workers, and we are happy to report that our results have been most gratifying, and we think most successful. 1. 83% of Negro females who reported earnings in the Human Resources Survey earned less than $3,000.00. 2. 56% of Negro men who reported earnings earned less than $3,000.00. Number 4. A greater employment of women, especially Negro women, would be most helpful to Atlanta's War on Poverty. Without this effort, Atlanta's program will be unsuccessful. 1. 2/3 of all applicants visiting the Neighborhood Centers for employment assistance were females. 2. Of those surveyed in the Atlanta Human Resources Survey, women made up 89"/4 of the available labor market. Negro women made up 65% of this available work force. Frankly, I cannot tell you how to get these four things done , but I feel certain if top administration of the city will support these four suggestions , they will be agreeably surprised h ow middle management will be able to augment these ideas and mak e them wor k. Th e reason EOA would lik e to see these ide as put i nto p r act i c e is b eca use i t does n ot add to our cost of fig h ting pov e rty, b ut i t offers a r eal s olution to many of our disadv antaged . I f EOA c an be o f h e lp in ref er ring ind i v i d uals t o th e empl oy ment o ffic e , we will b e glad t o ass i st . S i nce r e ly y o urs , C . O. Emmerich COE/np � 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 December 30, 1966 CONFIDENTIAL Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: As we reach the close of 1966, I would like to take this means of expressing my appreciation for the leadership you are giving to Atlanta and for the help and encourage- ment you have extended to EOA in its effort to fight poverty. I sometimes feel that you have a thankless and lonely job, but when you measure the effect in making Atlanta a great city, I am sure that you are pleased. Please permit me to point out a real problem which might be better solved without fund allocations. We have noticed many ads in our local papers seeking employees and at the same time, the city does have a small degree of unemployment and perhaps a large degree of under employment. Much is being done to correct this problem and for this we are all grateful. However, I would like to encourage you to call on your staff and department heads to help offer part of the solution to the real problem. I believe it could be done by present- ing four suggestions for their review and action. Satisfactory employment is considered by many as the best tool in fighting poverty. "The United States must learn to make better use of (1) unskilled workers, (2) older persons, (3) women, and (4) the mentally retarded, if economic growth is to continue;" says Commerce Secretary John T. Connor. Mayor Allen -2- December 30, If the City Administration (the department heads and personnel officer) could keep in mind the employment facet of our local problem, much might be accomplished. As an example, you might wish to suggest four avenues or approaches which the department heads could consider: Number 1. A greater use of Negro employees in all levels of each of the cities services. Statistics show that Atlanta cannot erase its poverty until the manpower pool of Negro men and women can share equal employment opportunities in both private and Federal agencies. I am aware much has already been done by some of the departments; however, this is not enough, if we are going to erase poverty in our city. According to the 1966 Human Resources Survey in Atlanta's low income areas, 83% of the available labor force are Negroes; 65% of the . labor force are Negro Women. Number 2. The lowering of job qualifications in at least six percent of the jobs in most of the city departments would allow many presently unqualified individuals to enter the city services. In order to insure success, department heads would most likely find it necessary to provide on-the-job training or some form of in-service training for this group of employees. Continued success would demand that these jobs not be dead end jobs. 1. Based on the recent Human Resources Survey 25% of Negro males and 26% of Negro females have less than a Grammar School Education. 2. 64% or 2/3 of the Negroes surveyed had not completed High School. Number 3. A great use of nonprofessionals as assis- tants to professionals in all areas of the city ser- vice would certainly help us to place many deserving Atlantans in our city employment. While this is not 1966 a new concept, since it has been tried by both private Mayor Allen -3- December 30, 1966 and by city departments, it has not yet been accepted to the point which we can expect the desired results. EOA has employed over 300 such workers, and we are happy to report that our results have been most gratifying, and we think most successful. l. 83% of Negro females who reported earnings in the Human Resources Survey earned less than $3,000.00. 2. 56% of Negro men who reported earnings earned less than $3,000.00. Number 4. A greater employment of women, especially Negro women, would be most helpful to Atlanta's War on Poverty. Without this effort, Atlanta's program will be unsuccessful. 1. 2/3 of all applicants visiting the Neighbor- hood Centers for employment assistance were females. 2. Of those surveyed in the Atlanta Human Resources Survey, women made up 89% of the available labor market. Negro women made up 65% of this available work force. Frankly, I cannot tell you how to get these four things done, but I feel certain if top administration of the city will support these four suggestions, they will be agreeably sur- prised how middle management will be able to augment these ideas and make them work. The reason EOA would like to see these ideas put into practice is because it does not add to our cost of fighting poverty, but it offers a real solution to many of our disadvantaged. If EOA can be of help in referring individuals to the employ- ment office, we will be glad to assist. Sincerely yours, teh aks Cc. O. Emmerich COE/np  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 21 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/68e5fe81749dc7433442d985b8ba813b.pdf da731789b24a4ca3a1bc0ad6c552617c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 9, 1967 Mr. C . 0 . Emmerich Admini trato:r· E.conoxnic Opportunity Atla IOl rietta. St.reet ding Atlanta, Geozg· ·, Inc. Dear Charlie: ThaJlk y ry muc · for yOlU' letter of D ,cember 30th a gg tio ccmtalned therebl. I am ng thia p th C rl S rland, P, ra 1 Directo • S lT IAJr:am cerely, Allen, Jr. � 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 January 9, 1967 Mr. C. O. Emmerich Administrator Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. 101 Marietta Street Building Atlanta, Georgia Dear Charlie: Thank you very much for your letter of December 30th and the suggestions contained therein. I am taking this up with Carl Sutherland, Personnel Director. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. IAJr:am  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 20 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/9b05a0ce1ecc34bd734837bf48198890.pdf 30551ed2772f7e6b1f78031cb3616090 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Apt. 801-C 430 Techwood Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia Mayor I van Allen City Hall 68 Mitchell Stree t, Atlanta, Geo rgia s. W. Dear Mayor Allen: We the residents of t he Pal me r Hous e a r e very thankful and happy to be living here . It se ems to give ev eryone a feeling of independence a nd f reedom, We find that t e recrea tion which has been provided is educatio nal, good therapy, en t er t a inment, fine fellowship a nd a social life which ma ny ould not f ind livi ng among peopl e outside. In our crafts class e s, not only have we ma de many interesting items for ours e l ves a nd Christma s gifts, but we are making items t o se ll in the Senior Citizens Gif t Sh0p . Th is has he lped to i ncrease the sma ll incomes 1hich s o many r e c e i ve. Now, we understa nd our c l asse s wi ll be discont inued beca us e the Economic Opportunity At l anta through Senior Citizen Servic es of Metropolitan Atlanta, In c ~ lacks money ~o provide fin a ncing eKperi enc ed instruc tors and ma t-r i a l . We see ma ny s ad fa ces a nd hear dis a ppoint ne t exp ressed as ·,,e r ea lize what is ,3.bout t o happe. We need to f ind o ther sourc e s of fu nd s . Therefore, we come to 1/'1/U for hel p i. n this matt e r. We feel this to be s o very impor tant ·. to the lo ety Senior Citizens who without this guidanc e and inst ru ction of t n rema ins a lone in his or her room. Is t here a nything you can do? Respectful l y, 1.~~= ~ ~7,/~ Presi d-rmt Palme r House Cente r 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 Apt, 80O1-C 430 Techwood Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia Mayor ivan Allen City Hall 68 Mitchell Street, 5. W. Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: We the residents of the Palmer House are very thankful and happy to be living here. It seems to give everyone a feeling of independence and freedom, We find that the recreation which has been provided is educational, good therapy, entertainment, fine Fellowship and a social life which many would not find living among people outside. In our crafts classes, not only have we made many interesting items for ourselves and Christmas gifts, but we are making items to sell in the Senior Citizens sift Shop. This has helped to increase the small incomes which so many receive. Now, we understand our classes will be discontinued because the Economic Opportunity Atlanta through Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc, lacks money to provide Finaneing experienced instructors and material. We see many sad Faces and hear disappointmnet expressed as we realize what is about to happen. We need to find other sources of funds. Therefore, we come to ygu for help in this matter. We feel this to be so very important .to the lonely Senior Citizens who without this guidance and instruction often remains alone in his or her room. Is there anything you can do? Respectfully, Tee hoy Wo (Mra.) Lester R. Hasty President Palmer House Center 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 21, Document 19 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/abbe69939b0372e9c967e7bee761834d.pdf 1243ecdcb100e4094d3631f54143f22a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. J'anuar y 30, 1967 Mrs . Le ter R . Hasty, Pre s i de nt Palmer House Ce nte r Council Apartme nt 801-C 430 Tec:hwood Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Geo.i-gia Dea~ Mr.s . Hasty: May I a ccept your letter regarding the era~ cl es for· the senior c ·nz ns at the Palmer Hou e. y 1 ur you that the city ha ~ n ev ~ action po.$ iblc to ve .t he funds ,:e tored to Economic Opportunity Atlant , Inc. Thi pro ram continu to have our uppo.rt. Sine r ,e ly yours, I n Allen, Jr. Mayor lAJr/br � 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 January 30, 1967 Mrs. Lester R. Hasty, President Palmer House Center Council Apartment 801-C 430 Techwood Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mrs. Hasty: May I accept your letter regarding the crafts classes for the senior citizens at the Palmer House, May I assure you that the city has taken every action possible te have the funds restored to Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. This program continues to have our support. Sincerely yours, Ivan Alien, Ir. Mayor IAJr/br  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 18 Box 18 Box 18 Folder 21 Folder topic: Economic Opportunities Atlanta | 1967