Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-02-05
SOCIAL WELFARE
WAS DISCUSSED
o,.ance of Organized Rather
Than Individual Charity Work
specially Emphasized by
Rev. j. G. Robinson

count OF WORN uohS w. Oh" Pi'"0 i0i
49, suture of the Social Welfare
,,ooua were given. Almost the entire
.ort of the association during the
# ,wo wears of its existence has been
,Ao relief of distress. Rev. J. G.
pohinson reported this work, and
,aid that the chief value had been in
friendly assistance, by clothing, by
eare in sickness, and to a small ex-
,on, in provisions furnished. At
Christmas time about SIS in money,
clothing and provisions were given,
ior the most part to families not
destitute, but yet in needy circum-
4 stances He said that every case
called to the attention of the associa-
ton had been investigated and if
need existed, assistance had been
given until the family had reached a
secure footing. Two things are to
be watched carefully-first, that no
real suffering is allowed to continue,
and second, that those who are
helped be not allowed to lean on the
association, and thus lose self-respect
and become paupers in spirit. The
association ought to be given charge
of all relief work, so that no solicita-
tion will be done by private individu-
ais either for themselves or for
others Whenever case of need APP
pears, let it be referred to the asso-
citation, and let it investigate the
facts, and then administer such relief
as seems wise. In order to do this
the association will need a liberal
amount in the treasury, so that it can
give or withhold according to its
Judgment of what is good to do, and
not be governed by the amount or
funds on hand. In all cases, it Is de-
sirable that as little as possible be
gwen outright, and that those in
need be assisted to help themselves.
In speaking of finances. DR.. Archer
said that he believed relief work is
OF interest to all the community. and
mat every organization would prob
aOy De ready to assist He suggest
Gu mat the matter be presented to
all the churches and lodges and
o'nef social organizations, asking
mat they Xix an amount which they
VIII give during the year. if neces-
sary, and that the treasurer of this
association call for it by install
ments as need arises.
lnasmuch as the association has
o'nef Kinds OF work. as we'll as re-
hei work. it was decided to have
TWO funds, one the general fund. ana
Ohe the relief fund and that contrf-
buttons be asked from organizations
uistlnctly for the relief fund and
'uen IL need arises for money in the
eeheral fund, there may be contribu-
~ohS taken specially for that fund.
HS action is to be communicated to
various organizations with a re.
Nuest that they take action as early
"' convenient, appropriating a sra,ed
i'ouht Tor Selief work, to be at the
val OF Mr.. c. A. Isaacs treasurer, as
ou may arise. The sum of SO a
s"i Is suggested as the amount a
0"SohaDly strong organization may
SGT aside for this purpose
resident Caughlan spoke on GER
WI, 'hings which this organization
sn' undertake in addition to relief
"ofE' He felt that the cleaning of
ee's and alleys ought to be urged.
ihasmuch as it might be I'M
o"ht Tor an individual to object
.t. NO heighbor's COW stable, or horse
-, OF chicken yard, it might be
ue,l "ole that this organization de-
sentiment in the community
~" urge action, for it is generally
he"ized that stables and chicken
are nuisances in residential
e''ions OF the city. He called attain
fon =. " the need of a cemetery
coa 'ne CITY inasmuch as the present
tho ieS are quite inadequate to
o,a., e'o"lng needs. While this asso-
!, 'lon need not finance this matter,
tn nay Wen try to make the need
me-, SO that some organization
lact e II up. He spoke also of the
., VI convenient and suitable places
von amusement for boys and girls and
Of people, as we'll as the need
ore, Oel'er gathering place for gen.
a assemblies. He would combine
inc "uing room, dance hall and din
bp,,a' ooh and other features in one
centrally located. He would