Robert L. Woodson, Sr., is founder and president of the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (NCNE).

Often referred to as the godfather of the movement to empower neighborhood-based organizations, Bob Woodson's social activism dates back to the 1960's, when as a young civil rights activist, he developed and coordinated national and local community development programs. During the 70's he directed the National Urban League's Administration of Justice division and then served as a Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

For more than 35 years Woodson has been a source of guidance and support for grassroots organizations around the world. He was instrumental in paving the way for resident management and ownership of public housing, and brought together task forces of grassroots groups to advise the 104th Congress, the Pennsylvania Legislature, and the Wisconsin Assembly. He is consulted by cabinet officials, numerous governors, members of Congress, academicians, business leaders, and the news media.

Please read CBS Coverage of this intersting man and his fight to end poverty!

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/10/opinion/main1304236.shtml

http://www.ncne.com/index.cfm