Artists not only gained emotional support through salons, but also gained financial support as well. For instance, as the Great Depression hit right towards the end of the Harlem Renaissance, many artists became unemployed, and simply did not have the money and finances to support their career and themselves. Thus, as one of five new deal programs, the Work Progress administration's federal art project, abbreviated as the WPA, was created to relieve the economic calamities of artists. The country was immediately divided into regions, with each region having local administrators concerned primarily with peculiar needs of the artist within their own regional boundaries. Salary scales were based upon standard of living in the particular localities. Many artists joined the program, and were able to support themselves, due to the adequate salaries that were given. Many artists, including Jacob Lawrence, were introduced to this program by older adults to gain exposure and a stable income. Augusta Savage, another prominent artist during the Harlem Renaissance, really "liked [Jacob's] work, and she liked the work of young people in