Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-13
FOR A LOCAL INSTITUTION

In these days Of almost continuous drives for one thing or an
other, most of them of nationwide Importance, we must not forget our
local institutions which look to us almost exclusively for support.
Perth AmbOy has responded literally to the various appeals that have
been made; the manner in which the various quotas have been raised
has been surprising to nearly every one We have certainly had our
eyes opened as to what we can do.
With such a record in various campaigns for funds it is fitting
that special attention should be called to the effort now being made to
raise the funds necessary for the support of the Home for the Aged
for the coming year, Here is a local institution that is a great credit
to the city. While it does not confne its activities to Perth Amboy
only, there being no bar to admitting applicants from other places,
the institution is looked upon as being essentially of Perth Amboy.
The city rightfuly takes a great deal of pride in the Home and the
cHys reputation is enhanced as this institution prospers There is a
matron and one assistant in charge. The running expenses are be-
tween $3.50 and 5000 a month. OF course, the Home has felt the
increased cost of everything as well as every other household. Those
familiar with the operation of the Home however. know how econom.
leany 1t has been conducted, and, at the same time, all the wants and
comforts so necessary for old people have been supplied.
would be hard to find a more worthy cause than that of caring
Tor those who have lived their life and who have earned the ease
and repose that go with declining years. Perth Amboy is Glad N have
a part IN this and the funds necessary for carrying on the work ought
to be readily supplied.
1t is an opportunity for real service, therefore. when the cam.
palgn workers call during the next few days to solicit aid in the up
keep of the Home. No particular amount has been fixed upon to be
raised during the drive, the workers accepting it as a matter of fact
That the people of the city will do everything within their power to see
that the Home is not allowed to suffer even though there r. o MANY
other demands calling upon ones pocketbook.
One thing is certain, whatever is given to this cause viii be put
q good use and will be serving humanity in a most worthy manner
There cannot be too large a subscription for those who are at all famil
lar with the Home know how badly a new building is needed where
the work can be carried on SO much more satisfactorily and where
those who are now unable to get in, there being a waiting list of apnli
cants, eansbe accepted and cared for.
There is nothing sight unseen" about this campaign for the
Home for the Aged The money is not to be given up solely on faith
without the slightest knowledge as to where it is all going to. What
contributions are given to the Home for the Aged will be spent here
in Perth Amboy for the benefit of those who are living right here with
us Anyone is welcome at any time to visit the Home and see inst how
the institution is being conducted.
If there ever was an inducement to give it is to this cause that has
come TO De such a feature IN the life of our own city.