Evening star., 1922-04-02

was given cash in amounts from 50
cents to $50. The family was re-
ferred to the Associated Charities
SIX times in one day as being in des-
titute circumstances. From various
persons interested we learned that
the man had collected something over
$50 IN three days-how much more
we do not know. In spite Of the
money he received. he did not even
pay his rent and left the city owing
three months rem. Had the case
been referred to the Associated Char
tiles before money was given we
coulo nave told those interested that
tne man had relatives who were WILL
ius 70 assist him and this much of
ene burden would have been lifted
from q generous public!
Had Place to Work.
Ahother man came to the Associate ed
Charitles' Office. saying he was mar
rled, had several children and had not
worked for weeks. Upon Investigation
we found that this mans father owned
farm and the man could go back
there with his family at any time and
get work. OF course, relief was re-
Iused this man. He returned to the
rarm and one more unemployed had
ieft the city. Had we given relief
without investigation he would prob
work
"A widow and two small children
came TO one OF the District Offices about
year ago, looking for work She said
II would be necessary for her to have
something light as she was not feel
ing Wen enough to do heavy work
sne had not thought it necessary to
SSThhsulL Sh doctor as 1T would wear off.
Sne was persuaded to have a physical
examination and the result showed
mat she had positive case of tuber-
cuIosis. The physician told her that
IN order to regain her health she must
nave milk and fresh eggs daily. The
nother. however. could not AFFORD to
pay Tor this and milk and eggs were
0rdered for her by the Associated
CHARITIES. The society's visitor and its
nome economist. herself a trained
nurse. visited the home frequently,
giving advice as to the care of herself,
lne children and the house, all with
me purpose of helping her to regain
her health. Last summer she was
pronounced an arrested case and of no
danger to those about her.
Might Spread Disease.
But suppose the Associated Charities
had not the necessary $40. What do
you think would have happened? The
family would be walking the streets to-
day tf still alive) spreading the
dlsease 10 you. your children, or others
dear to you. The mother would not
have gone for examination but for the
efforts of the Associated Charities,
visitor. II she had been examined
where would she have gotten the
money for the milk and eggs? A
mother saved and two children started
on the road to good citizenship for
the sum of $140. The same situation
Is coming to our attention daily. Sha II
we be forced to turn them away be-
cause We have not the fundsc
Ihis woman applied to the office
Ior work. She also was feeling
poorly. Our visitor became suspici-
Gus OF her trouble and persuaded her
to have blood test, with the result
that she was found to have a com
inunlcable disease, The only thing
TO do was TO persuade the woman to
nave treatment, as there is no law in
the District to force her to have this
done. And. of course. with this dis
ease, finding work for her was out of
the question and besides treatment.
rei!ef must be organized for her, for
although she must not work, she
must live. Relief was organized with
the church and relatives and the
woman is taking treatment and i'm
proving. Suppose the woman had Sc
cured work without the notice of the
Associated Charities. She would have
gone to work as a domestic, perhaps
for you, associated with your children
and other members of your family
This is only one case of where we
protect you as well as our clients
OF course, every case of this kind
does not come to our attention, but a
great many of them do. If we are
forced to close our doors because we
have not the funds. what will become
of this woman?
Help Deserted Wife.
Then again, what of the deserted
wife and her little children? Let the
father care for them. you say. But
suppose a search has TO be made and
it its difficult to locate him. What
Of the mother and the children in the
meantime? House rent has to be
paid. the children have to be fed and
fuel and clothing purchased They
turn to the Associated Charities and
are helped until the husband can be
found. Suppose the next time a de-
serted woman comes to the office and
her that we can do nothing-there
are no funds. What will be the re-
suit? Hungry children will never
grow up to be good citizens.
This little story is written out
with the idea of furnishing you with
some information in regard to our
work. There are hundreds of other
cases just as interesting. We hope,
however, that the few instances given
above have shown you in small
way the work we do for the COM
which we cannot continue
without your help.
"You will feel, we are sure, a sense
of happiness Easter morning when
you know that YOU have done your
bit to brighten the lives of the un-
fortunate of this ciIy. The amount
you give will help to bring happiness
hours in the day, seven
days in the week and twelve months
in the year. Can you picture to your
self the happiness of the little chill
dren. the smile of thanksgiving on
the face of tired mother, when they
learn that their more fortunate fell
lowmen have not forgotten them in
their distress Can you think of a
better Easter offering? Will YOU help
them"
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