The poverty series consists of brochures, leaflets, memos, bylaws, correspondence, meeting minutes, resolutions, reports, flyers, histories, programs, directories, lists, papers, articles of incorporation, newspaper clippings, typewritten notes, annual reports, grant applications, and program proposals created by various human welfare organizations and the Stella Maris House. The bulk of materials were created by local groups funded by the national Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). Local OEO groups include the Albina Citizens War on Poverty Committee (ACWOPC) and Neighborhood Service Center (NSC).