New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-18
URGENT CHARITABLE NEEDS.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHARITY OR
GANIZATION SOCIETY POINTS
THEM OUT

The most urgent charitable needs Of this city
which have yet been supplied are set forth in
the annual report of the Central Council of the
Charity Organization Society for the year ending
June 30 last. This report has just been issued and
copies OF 1t may be had application to the So
ciety. The report is signed by Robert w De For
est president. and Edward T Devine, general sec
rotary. 1t covers many other topics of course be-
sides the one already mentioned, but that point
IL says
Among the most urgent charitable needs of the
city not yet supplied may be enumerated:
"First-Additional day nurseries IN many Iocali-
ties.
"second-More diet kitchens, especially at some
point below Eighth-st. and west Of Broadway and
on the upper West Side between Fffty-ninth and
sixty-sixth SITS.
"Third-Increased provisions for aged men and
women, either in homes such already exist with
long waiting lists in the form Of pensions %
pay for board in private families.
Fourth-Hosptals and sanatoria for consumptive
patients. or provision for paying the board Of su.h
patients in suitable sanatoria IN boarding
where climatic conditions favorable and proper
medical treatment can be given.
''Fifth-Friendly visitors and active volunteer
workers Response to this suggestion may be made
at any district Office or at the central office OF the
Charity Organiza ton Society"
Giving general summary OF the years work
the report adds:
within the year covered by the present report
the society has brought nearer practical tenement
house reform; 1t has investigated and obtained
sistance for some four thousand families, of whom
four hundred and fifty families whose chill
dren would otherwise have become public charges.
1t has investigated several hundred additional fai-
lies for societies individuals who have requested
this service; 1t has held five public conferences in
the United Charities Building. well attended by
delegates appointed by churches and societies
throughout the city; 1t has held numerous local
conferences in the various districts, which ques
tons directly affecting the charitable work OF the
Of communication among charity workers and as
a bureau OF information TO the general public upon
all questions relating 10 public and private chart
Ties; 1t has published its annual edition Of The
Charities Directory and a weekly periodical of
current charitable news; II has found friends for
many families. secured employment wherever en-
poyment would prevent the necessity for RELIEF,
and where employment could be obtained IN
the ordinary manner 1t has provided temporary
work for both men and women; IL has made an
exhibit or It's methods and plans at the Paris EX-
position, obtaining in recognition two grand prizes
Uhe highest award made) besides which gold
medals were awarded to two of its officers IL has
providing a training of six weeks for practical
workers
The society has been the constant service of
public officials. pastors and church workers, chart
table societies and institutions and private citizens.
Its financial support is entirely from private con-
tributions. and subscriptions from new friends and
from those who have supported its work in the
past are invited. Increased financial support is
needed for the varied activities undertaken for
the ensuing winter. We look forward 10 year OF
great progress in the preventive and constructive
work which is always the chief interest"