Action for a Better Community, Inc. is one of nearly 1,000 nationally recognized Community Action Agencies (CAAs), established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight America's War on Poverty. CAAs serve 98% of our nations cities and counties and are a primary source of support for the more than 38 million Americans living in poverty in both rural and urban areas. ABC continuously emphasizes Community Action's identity in our area as a viable, working solution to moving people out of poverty.