The purpose of the New Deal programs during the Great Depression was to provide economic relief, promote recovery, and implement reforms to prevent future economic disasters. The initiative, spearheaded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to combat the pervasive unemployment and poverty experienced during the 1930s. Major programs included the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which offered jobs in public works, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which employed millions in construction, arts, and education. The New Deal also sought to stabilize financial systems through banking reforms and social security measures, reshaping the relationship between the government and citizens.