In the first hundred days of his presidency, FDR knew that he would have to provide relief to the U.S. citizens, create jobs and stimulate the economy. His first step was to bring back the peoples confidence in banks. Next, he had to help local relief agencies. He convinced congress to establish the Federal Emergency Relief Agency which sent funds to agencies. The FERA put money into public work programs to support people who were out of work. FDR also established the Civilian Conservation Corps which help put men to work on cleaning up national parks.