Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-23
TO HELP THE POOR.
Secretary Emery Of the Associated Charities
Makes Appeal.

secretary Emery at the Associated Charities
Makes an Appeal.
At the central Office of the Associated Chari-
ties from thirty to forty appeals for aid have
been averaged daily IN the past two weeks
Many are the heart-rsnding tales related to the
general secretary. Mr.. /. S. Emery, some SO
ard, he says in their nature as to bring tears to
the eyes OF those unaccustomed to the recita-
hon Of tale of privation and distress.
1t is statedssth this association Is doing
large amount of work, but IT necessarily bases
its work upop q limited amount of funds. There
Is IN this city vast army of the poor and help
less, who under the most favorable circumstan
ees need and demand careful attention. Old
ago. illness. misfortunes and disappointments.
sudden disInissals from employment are few
or The many incidents which create
temporary aad ofttimes permanent distress and
helplessness- There are causes and curses.
varied. deep and subtle. which bring many
families 10 condition OF want and poverty.
The work o: this association has not been to
encourage lsziness or pauperism, the secretary
states. but to inspire seif-reiiance and self
support. II distributes its aid intelii-
gently, Systematically and helpfully. The
work is not fascinating, but its neces-
stiles are urgent and in many cases
demand immediate relief. At this yule tide
season the demands made upon this association
urgent. Many have been deprived of shelter,
are iI-ciad hungry, without fuel, and their
gaunt frames. tattered clothes and pinched
faces strongly attest their words.
All cases reported, it is stated, are promptly
Investigated by visitors or officers Of the organ
ization. and In this way only is the demand
Of the public for protection from imposi-
tors and the unnoedy subserved. A care
ful record Is kept OF each applicant,
thereby rendering. Implications impossible.
Consequently aims are given only to the
needy. The cold weather should bring more
forclbly into mind, the secretary thinks. these
deplorsble circumstances. These distressing
cases are alleviated in so far as the limited
amount OF funds will permit. The large
number Of applicants received daily through
OF the last two or three weeks have greatly
reduced the power Of doing good that lies in
the work aud crippies the efficiency of this
equitable almsgiving to IA large extent.
HELP NEEDED.
The association desires aid. 1t has no appro-
priations to fall back upon. 1t appeals to all
10 contribute something money, clothing, pro-
visions, fuel to aid in the work. Lack of fuel
Is one OF the most pressing necessities. while
the lack Of money for the payment of rent. lack
OF clothing, shoes and provisions furnished in
themselves causes for a large number of appl-
cations. The secretary asks the citizens to
cease indiscriminate giving, but to aid
them in giving la a systematic manner. The
association needs funds and the necessity
requires immediate aid or, n result, many of
the poor will suffer. If the people of this city
are sufficiently broadminded and interested in
the welfare of others to desire the work Of
the association to continue the secretary says
thov must contribute to its support and each
mnst be judge of what amount he or she shall
give.
Contributions Of any kind will be gladly re-
ceived at the central Office of the Associated
Charities, 107 q street northwest, and care will
be taken to distribute them among the most
needy.
Subscriptions for the Associated Charities
have been received by THE EVENING STAR as
follows: