October 14, 1975 The Honorable Merrill RFD 2, 3 192 Ogden, UT 84404 Dear Sir: Jenkins | I am a ‘local ‘Pastor approximately 700 members. in the Ogden area with a congregation of I am concerned about the action taken against the Ogden Area Commmity Action Agency on the basis discrimination charge as a criteria for cutting the funds. of a I am concerned because the action that has been taker has affected the entire commmity. Furthermore, the low income people are benefited by this program. It has been my understanding that the Commmity Action Agency program is designed to overcome poverty instead of creating poverty. I submit that this premature decision. is against what the judicial process calls for - that a person or agency is innocent until proven guilty and it is my belief that you have a moral obligation to assist in releasing the funds utnil such charges are. a ‘proven fact. | As a concerned pastor in the community, I solicit your help in securing funds for Ogden Area Community Action Agency to continue with a well- balanced program to fight poverty and give our eric a better opportunity to know a better life. SMES Rev. tele Z WD: pbs