What is probably the single most important source of assistance to New York Citys poor have been the community action programs. These projects are aimed primarily at the 16 islands of poverty in the city. As part of this extensive effort. which involves both public and private nonprofit agencies. 5.000 more people will be hired to help other poor people. A system to provide familytype ties between New York City residents and recent migrants from Puerto Rico is currently being evolved. Other community action projects are now helping to ease tensions and develop economic improvement in the Negro slums. These. then. are a few examples of how the EOA has come to the aid of impoverished New Yorkers.
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