Fostering personal and public self-reliance and improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and the communities in which they live. Fostering personal and public self-reliance and improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and the communities in which they live. TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY IMPROVING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF UNDER-SERVED PERSONS AND DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES AND TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG SUCH PERSONS AND COMMUNITIES. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING AND DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING LOANS AND GRANTS FOR HOUSING, PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING SEWER AND WATER PROJECTS.