The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

The bite and sting Of Mondays bliLzart
Is fresh in all minds. The suffering
among the Dinety-three unfortunate fam
ilies who came TO or were reported tt
us this one day was acute, but diff
fers little from those days preceding OF
! following. The previous day shows u
families dealt with. the two days fol
lowing -106 and I23.
The stories following give a very limit.
ed glimpse Of the great amount of suf-
ferins> or the greater amount Of upbuild.
ing work required and being done with
these families. The clothes. food and
heat provided this day were provided i'm.
mediatefy. but are only a means to get
at the foundation and causes OF the
distress, and build up strong. self-sup-
porting. self-respecting families. The
stories, many 'of them sad and all neces-
sarily brief, show how essential Is the
cooperation OF all the community forces
individuals, organizations, courts and
| institutions for this rebuilding.
Needs Varied and Many.
This fist OF ainety'-three families. while
representing IL tabloid form single
days work OF the Associated Charities
| District Visitors, does not include scores
Of other families who are either being
cared for regularly or being assisted with
emersent relief at this time. A reading
|
variety of needs presented In a single
days work, that Of March . This group
\ Of families formg but a small proportion
OF the total number treated during the
year-over 5000 IN 1915. consisting Of up
ward OF 1880 Individuals.
The communications received by the
joint finance committee Of the Associated
Charities and Citizens Relief Associa-
tion. in resronse TO its recent appeals.
fhn Nn.N Ia.
peal for funds. One contributor. who
sends a dollar, writes. "I am a working
girl. but have had warmth and shelter
through this dreadful weather and want
TO send my mite for those who have not"
II every one OF moderate means would
just send dollar or less to the suffering
how much they could be helped!
From One Thankful for Home
Another Eiver. who -igss herself
Working Mother" writes: Il inclose
20 cents. 10 cents for each member of my
family. and wish / was one OF those
thrice blessed ones who will have the
privilege Of giving 500 for each member
Of their family" This contributor sug-
gests that others follow her example,
giving 'at least l cent for each member
Of their families. In the majority of
cases that will be less than 10 cents for
each family. Those Of US who feel they
would like to give little more than that
can give 10 cents for each member of the
family: those who can afford it-and
there are many such. notwithstanding all
their other calls-can give 81 for each
member Of their family. There may still |
be others SO proud Of new members OF |
their families that they may wish to |
give s10o for that member. II ought not |
to take longer than a day TO get together |
enough TO help every poor unfortunate
The joint finance committee is still ur-
gently in need Of funds, according TO |
Milton +. Allies. chairman. Mr.. Allies
states that while the responses to tn.
recent appeals of the committee have
been very gratifying. at least $500 more
is required TO csfry on the work of the
Associated Charities and Citizens Relief |
Association without embarrassment Con- !
tributions sent TO Howard s. Reesidc.
treasurer. 92S II street northwest. will
be promptly acknowledge TO the doEors.
How Joys" Di.peI "GIooms.-
Ss1-Five children sick with German
measles. Woman asking for food and
'uel. Man has position as timer. No
work on account Of storm. All needs
provided for.
Ss55-Painter. wife. and Ave children.
pldes- thirteen. Man out of work. Rent
over due: food and fuel needed. These
supplied and friends interested to pay
-ent. Man has prospects of early en-
'luyment a. his trade.
sa-Woman :skeG help with insur-
,nce Of husband i'll in hospital. Womsn's Il
mind relieved by Tayment of premiums
'ver due.
S4S-Institutonl' care askel for insane
woman. Cooperate to bring tha case TO
he attention. Il the public authorities
SS;2-Weekly allowance provided for
Woman giving up work TO take care Of
Ter family. Known to Associated Chari-
is as q good mother working all day.
'irst wanted children placed in an in
as grandmother who cares for
hem can't control them. Husband scrv- ]
ng term in penitentiary.
S4e-Court action procured to secure 5
roper guardianship for two-year-oId
hid. whose mother is a confirmed I
rostitute. {
Mother of Six Gets Pension.
s36s-Thrifty woman. a good mother, {
18th six children. youngest two years {
.cceivcs weekly allowance from Asso- "
lated Charities TO enable her to stay at In
ONE and bring up her family. Called
Dr. weekly pension and to report condi-
ons of family affairs.
S32s-Help asked, by letter from neigh {,
DR.. for a blind woman. Woman willing is
} go to Home for Aged and Infirm. Food e
nd fuel sent pending further arrange
ents. la
called for milk tickets and a
ygs for tuberculsr son. Man paroled a
yo years ago to Associated Charities II
trough Juvenile Court for nonsupport.
IAN now trying to support family. In
teacher sends note with n,
other asking for shoes. Family hard
orking. bright and Industrious. Income a,
due to slack work. Shoes -
lpplied e'
asked for young Unmarried -.
other with twins. Food supplied. Eff "
rt being made to locate father of the a'
ibies. l.
seven children, Youngest !
n months Husband has Just died. In l Al
iced mans brother to pay funeral ex- "a
.nses and to assume future care Of ="
mily. whom he will move to his home DC
the country.
Lads ENCOURAGED to Help. vi
'o5o-Plans made to interest a class of OF
Us in helping educate a little deaf boy. CO
I23-Widow needing surgical operation in
xious about care Of her children. As
ciated Charities promised to care for
EN-. Telephoned physician. Said he -
,uld arrange for mothers hospital care
old woman unable to
,rk asking for food and coal Relief
ven Relatives sought out yho will |