Arizona republican., 1908-05-05
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Annual Meeting of the Associated Charities and Statistical and Finan- cial Statement

Association and was attended by large number of interested Wol kers of the society. The reports of the offi- cers gave a most comprehensive idea of the good work being done by the Associated Charities and the magni- tude. The report of the treasurer showed that since September l there has been received $3,O645O all of which has been expended in the work of the organization except SS. the bal ance fin the treasury. It Is estimated that $500 more will be needed to carry
 the work to July 1st, the end of the fiscal year. But the disbursing of the money where it is absolutely needed.
 is only a small part of the societv's
 work. as is cOmprehensively set forth in the report submitted by the super intendent and published herewith.
 Before proceeding with that report however 1t is desirable to call attention to one or two things. One is that the Associated Charities works in entire harmony with every other organization in the city, fraternal, church, club or what not. It is on the best of terms with all of them and they mutually aid each oher. It is believed that in no city of the size of Phoenix or larger. is there more harmonious cooperation of the Associated Charities with all other organized bodies This is par ticularly true in Phoenix of the rela- tions between the Associated Charities and the Arizona Health League, some members belonging to both. The Health League recently made public a summary of its charitable work during the winter. and it was a splen- did record. As some have confused the two organizations it should be stated that their field is different. though it meets at some points and in such cases they cooperate Where the Associated Charities requires the serv- ice of nurse it often calls on the Health League tO assist. In that way some of the cases reported in the Health League statistics were in part provided for by the Associated Chari- ties. but for the most part they were entirely separate so that in a general way the reader considering the figures given in the following report. when he desires to aggregate in his mind the amount of charity work being done in Phoenix. should consider them in addition to those figures already made public and credited to the good offices of the Health League.
 Yesterdays meeting was adjourned without the election of officers to some time in october. the exact date to be fixed by the president later. when of- ficers will be elected and committees appointed for the ensuing year and some changes will probably be made ia the constitution. Among them is a proposal to change the election of officers to the fall meeting so new officers can begin with the season, and no change be necessary during the midst of the working season of the 
 Following is the report of the sup 
 To the Board of Directors of The As
 sOciated Charities of Phoenix:
 Your superintendent offers the fol- lowing as the report for the year end- ing April the first, 1908:
 During the year the number of cases individuals. These cases have been 1lSpOSeu Ol dS IOilONS-
 Dismissed to other institutions ... 16 Dismissed as self supporting. .. 19 Dismissed as unworthy. ........ IA Returned to friends. ..... ......... so Died in Phoenix. .... % Cases continued ...... ...... ... 22
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 Our system of investigation is thus: After taking names. addresses. and age of applicant. We ascertain the na- tionality. church or fraternal arfilia- former residences, former occupation, present income or prospect of support. if i'll, the length of illness and it's probable cause Next, a physicians diagnosis is secured, and in accord ance with this. arrangements are made for the applicants immediate relief. Later. the given clues are followed put, if possible by correspondence with the applicants family, officials of his nome town, etc. Thus, our cards show l complete history of each case. This same method of investigation is used in examining cases referred to us by -he county.
 The handling of each case of course is governed by it's need-a nights lodging and a meal; mere reference to church, lodge or county for support, and subsequent handling of the funds thus secured; lodging only. or board or medical attention, or medicines, or entire support. or a weekly allowance IS supplementary support. For day We call upon the health league. cases are described to the police.
 The foregoing is for those indigents who are disabled or almost disabled by illness. but our work reaches out into several other branches: We have borne the expense of one operation. which gave a mother back to her chill iren. we have taken the guardianship of little child. We have provided a nurse for nine days in cases of epi- demic. have provided night nurses for twenty-two nights. Gin both these con 1itions, the district nurse could not be called upon. as they interferred with her regular duties) We have started four men in 4 small Deldlin- business