LKLP Transit

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Consumer education classes were established in the four-county area to carry out its objectives. These classes were designed to assist low-income consumers on wise use of credit, to determine values of merchandise, to develop family budgets and, overall, to provide consumer education training.

Incorporated in 1966, L.K.L.P. Community Action has been serving the residents of Leslie, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties for over 45 years. Today, L.K.L.P. offers over 26 federal, state, and local funded programs, targeted mainly to the low-income disadvantaged residents of our service area. However, several agency programs are available to the general public.

Knott County started its "War on Poverty" with an $18,288 planning grant. The Knott County Development Association was the recipient of the grant. The private non-profit organization was established in 1961and incorporated in March 1965. Its first Director was Frances Corbeau. His approach in working with people in Knott County in power was not diplomatic, which made it difficult for him to be successful. During his tenure, he did establish a Knott County Housing Development Corporation and did receive funding that began the housing project off Highway 160 near Hindman. The Knott County Development Association is still active and owns Pioneer Village at Red Fox, Kentucky. The June Buchanan Clinic, which is part of the ARH system, was leased to ARH and many other projects were initiated by the Knott County Development Association.

The program was established to provide summer jobs for students who have not attended school for six months or more, as well as, for other students needing financial assistance to remain in school.

The equipment was purchased and the building made ready. The water was tested by Double Cola and founded to be more than adequate. An experienced supervisor was available so the community purchased some drinks and began developing market routes.

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