Community Action Workbook (1965)
The Community Action Program Workbook was prepared as an aid to the many people involved in establishing community action programs to combat poverty. It was designed to stimulate thinking rather […]
Community Action and Faith Based Organizations
This document provides information concerning the historic collaboration between Community Action and Faith Based Organizations.
Beyond These Hills
Produced by the Office of Economic Opportunity, this documentary provides insight to the early days of Community Action and the Head Start Program.
Studies in Community Action
Written in 1981, this document provides a chronological history of the Community Action Program from its roots in the 1920s to 1980.
Maximum Feasible Success
Published by the National Association of Community Action Agencies (now Community Action Partnership), this document provides a historical overview of the Community Action network.
The Community Action System Today
Published by the National Community Action Foundation, this document provides background on the development of many programs operated by Community Action Agencies.
Pros and Cons of the Community Action Concept
While the origins of this document are unknown, it provides some good background information on the original intent of the Community Action Network.
Community Action – A Historic Synapsis
This document provides a brief overview of the history of the Community Action Network.
Organizing Communities for Action
This document, published by the Office of Economic Opportunity, provides guidance concerning the 1967 Economic Opportunity Act Amendments.
Records of the Community Services Administration
This document list, compiled by the National Archives, provides significant insight into the history of the Community Action network.