OEO Funding for Older Poor Women

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0034

Staff Only

Dates

February 14, 1968
90th (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the problem of poverty among older women in the United States. It describes how many of these women are reluctant to ask for help because of pride, and how this can lead to a vicious circle in which their capabilities decline as their needs increase. The author urges women's organizations to take action to help these women.

Extent

3 pages

Additional Description

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

Policy Area Economic Development--United States; Civil rights--United States

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified