Fifty-five years ago, President Kennedy's vision of a Great Society was brought to life with the signing of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This was the first step in creating a Community Action Network that would strive to defeat poverty for every American citizen. The Community Action Agencies, or CAAs, are uniquely set up to address the needs of their diverse communities with flexible funding and programs. From health and education to job opportunities and other support programs, these agencies are creating socioeconomic opportunity and change in over 1,000 communities across the nation. The legacy of President Kennedy and President Johnson's commitment to create a Great Society is alive and well today. Through the Community Action Network, they have been able to bring prosperity to countless individuals and have made the dream of a better life a reality.