Establishment of The Agency
The EOBCC was the regional legal body responsible for receiving and administering funds allocated under the Economic Opportunity Act, a part of the Johnson's Administration's War on Poverty Program. The Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (EOB) was incorporated in the State of Nevada in September 1964. EOB is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation servicing residents of Clark County. EOB opened its first office on April 5, 1965, with a staff of 4 persons and a program development grant of $25,000. The Agency's purpose was the same then as it is now, to fight the problems of poverty. EOB provides various community service programs funded by the United Way, city, county, state, federal, and private sources.
History
During 1999, EOB is operating with a budget of $34 million, over 450 employees, 30 in-house programs, and over 55,000 unduplicated clients. As a non-profit social service organization in Nevada it has 34 years of experience in the business of fighting poverty. Clark County contains 1.3 million people, including 50,000 children among 125,000 people below the federal poverty level.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors, as required by governing congressional mandates, is composed of: 1/3 public official, 1/3 low-income representation, and 1/3 other groups and interests.
Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly - Board Chairman
Reverend Marion Bennett - Vice Chairman
Linda Harris - Secretary
Keysa Rogers - Liaison to Board of Directors
Donate
This organization is seeking funds from grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects, building improvements and endowments. The Economic Opportunity Board needs your support to continue to providing programs and services through the Southern Nevada community. Please donate today!
