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Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc.
O A 101 Marietta Street Bldg. e Atlanta, Georgia 30303 e Telephone: 525-4262
T. M. Parham :
Executive Administrator
April 15, 1969
Mrs. Miriam J. Clarke
2855 Peachtree Road, N.
Apt 10
Atlanta,
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Georgia 30305
Dear Mrs. Clarke:
The Mayor's office asked me to answer your letter
concerning the income of Martha's family.
I am pleased to learn from Allen Williams, the
Director of our East Central Neighborhood Service Center,
that you are working as a volunteer. Mr. Williams tells
me that he has talked with you about Martha's family.
I understand your concern and want to give you all
of the facts that we have.
Since Martha's father began working at a garage near
their home, he has made only $30 a week.
$28.00 a week rent each Saturday. That
other expenses. That is why her family
them, are in such urgent need of help.
The family pays
leaves $2.00 for all
and many others like
That is why so many
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go to school hungry. There is just no money for food.
Her family could possibly find a cheaper apartment.
It is not unusual for slum apartments to be priced at a level
similar to those in better areas. Poor people are often. forced
to take the inferior apartment at the same price because of
down payments; leases; monthly, instead of weekly payments .and
references required in other neighborhoods.
; Thank you so much for writing. I appreciate your
interest in Martha's Day and hope you HELE let me know if you
have additional questions. Sess
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