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The North Dakota Community Action Association is a non-profit organization that was established in 1976 and one that specializes in helping low-income families become better members of society and be more self-efficient. They offer services such as financial services, prevention programs, health services, and housing services. These are some of the many services in which they offer. In 1999, it was estimated that around 11 percent of people living in North Dakota were in poverty, that number has remained unchanged during the past decade. The most important point to remember is that children living in North Dakota are the ones that are being affected the most. With about 18 percent of children from ages 1-4 are living in poverty right now and still rising. With the downward economy today, it is hard to imagine the pain that these children are going through. For the rest of us, it is important to remember that there are always people out there who needs help and it is our duty to provide them the help that they need. This is where NDCAA comes in, to give these individuals and their families the opportunities to start new and better lives. The purpose is to help and teach them to be more self-reliant and that there is nothing that they can’t do because there are still people out there who wants to help.The information doesn-t stop now. Keep looking: North Dakota Considers Legislation to Improve Native American Education