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Editor’s note: The following information was first published by Lowell-based Community Teamwork, an organization borne of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1965.
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Dear Friends,
Fifty-six years ago today, on August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the war on poverty by signing into law the Economic Opportunity Act, thus beginning the amazing journey of community action lifting people out of poverty and helping to change the power structures in communities around the country.
After signing the monumental Economic Opportunity Act, President Johnson is known to have said, “I don’t know if any of this is going to work, but, after launching this war on poverty, there isn’t anyone in America who can continue to ignore poverty in their communities any longer”. This act not only helped to create Community Action Agencies such as Community Teamwork, but it forced America to deal with issues that they had been neglecting for centuries, and helped to bring about equality, opportunity and justice in our communities.
We know there is much more work to do, but today we celebrate the birth of community action with you. We are proud to live out the mission and vision of President Johnson in our programs and in the work we continue to do each and every day at Community Teamwork.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us and for your continued support!
We wish you continued health and peace.
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Karen Frederick, CEO
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