ESR is a non-profit Community Action Agency (CAA). Our mission is to empower social and economic self-reliance for the working low-income and homeless.
OUR HISTORY
In 1964, the United States declared war on an issue that has plagued our country for centuries. Under Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency, initiatives came alive to eliminate poverty amongst individuals and families across our nation. Thus, CAAs were born with the mission of helping people help themselves. In 1964, ESR became one of the first CAAs in the United States and one of 34 in North Carolina. For over 55 years, ESR has provided services to people in our community with low to moderate-income who are seeking self-sufficiency. Our earlier programs included transportation, music, congregate meals, and Head Start. As the needs of the community changed, our programs did as well, but still continue to focus on empowering people to become self-reliant.
