To Eliminate Poverty in Southern Nevada
In partnership with community stakeholders, the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County is committed to introducing and implementing programs, resources, and advocacy that lead to self-sufficiency and economic empowerment for low-income individuals and families.
The Economic Opportunity Board (EOB) of Clark County was the regional legal body responsible for receiving and administering funds allocated under the Economic Opportunity Act, a part of the Johnson Administration War on Poverty Program. EOB was incorporated in the State of Nevada in September 1964 and 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 is on