Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-16

year AlinaS Iemple contributed S42O
to be divided among the IA opportuni-
ties. They were so we'll satisfied with
the results of their investment last
year that they decided to contribute
S1,092 this year and take "a whole OPP
portunity for themselves.
In his recent message to Congress
President Coolidge made special men
ton of the need of mothers allow
ances for the District Of Columbia
For Ii years the Associated Charities
has been pioneering in the field of
mothers allowances, popularity known
as mothers pensions, but better de-
Scribed as children's allowances, fol
the reason that the purpose of the
grants Is to benefit the children OF
the selected families. The policy as
exemplified in this Christmas Oppor-
tunity Fund is based on the theory
that no mother should be asked to
give up her children solely because OF
poverty due To the death or invalldisn
or abandonment of the wage Garner
In choosing these IA families from the
many under its care, the Associated
Charities has gone carefully into the
resources within the family itself and
also the natural resources. such as
relatives, family's church. mans for
mer employer. The sums asked for
tween the income and the necessary
expenses of the family.
May Shift Benefits.
In each instance the money con
tributed will be spent for the family
designated, bur If during the year the
financial situation in a family changes
and it is possible for the family in
come to be increased through natural
resources. such as increased earning
capacity of a member OF the family
or through relatives becoming better
able TO help, then the Associated
Charities will use it's discretion to
decrease the allowance to the same
extent. On the other hand, uneXpect-
ed emergencies may arise due to i'll
ness or failure Of natural resources,
making 1t necessary to increase the
weekly budget allowance for a certain
length of time. Any surplus in n
given opportunity, as in the first
instance cited, thus becomes available
to meet the deficit that may arise in
some of one OF the remaining 49,
Contributions may be sent to the
Social Service House. 1922 Eleventh
street. John Joy Edison. treasurer. or
to the office of The Star. and will be
promptly acknowledged in this paper.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 4 - FOCR
YEARS IN HOSPITAL
Four weeks in a hospital is an eX.
perience few have to undergo. But
this father has been i'll in a hospital
for four years. And there are five
children at home, and mother. frail.
delicate. but keeping that home for
the children. The oldest boy is -. He
is doing his part by working after
school, He is already planning what
he will do later and is anxious to
shoulder heavier burden. The Oldest
girl is planning a business course The
others are attending school. with the
exception of the baby. born just after
her father had to go to the hospital 4
married daughter and other relatives
are doing what they can. but it is not
enough. Fifteen dollars week. or
$3.50 a year. would insure a stocked
larder for this household for the wear.
Amount asked for. $3.50.
Miss &. II. n, s.: Mrs. J. b. P, 50;
l.. A. NJ. 81; Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. H.,
81: Mrs. r. T. s., $40; E. r. s., $40.
Total received, S32.
Still needed, S748.
OPPORTUNITY NO. "A WIDOW:
SIX CHILDREN.
Her husband died two years ago.
leaving her with six children. all of
them under Is. 1t has been a fearful
struggle. but she has kept her family
together. All her efforts are to this
end. Roger. ID years old, worked
last Summer. He is looking forward
to the time when he can leave school
and help mother all the time. and
make it easier for that 11-year-old
little sister who is in the Health
School now. who is frail and must
have special diet and care. Taking
care OF six children is no easy task,
but this mother not only does that
but works outside several hours a day.
But her earnings fall short of the re-
quirements. Her home. though small
and bare, is a home. after all. Four
teen dollars a week. or s72S year is
necessary to keep it.
Amount asked for, $72S.
Mr.. and Mrs c. T. H, 81.
Still needed. 1927.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 3-A BROKEN
HOME
never did his part, but perhaps it
was not his fault. Mentally ILL., he is
now being given institutional treat
ment, and the mother had to support
Mary, 8: Bobby, 5: and Bill. 5. 1t was
no easy undertaking, but she went at
it bravely. Coming home in the eve
ming tired and worn out. she set about
her cooking and cleaning. then sewed
late into the night. But the odds
were against her. Heavy work
brought on an illness. she had to go
to hospital, the little children were
placed in an institution. Now she
has left the hospital. She wants her
babies. They need her. Will this
Christmas make it possible for her to
nave and keep them? 1t will cost
about $21 a week. or S1,O92 a year.
Amount asked for, 1902.
H. c. B., s.: Mrs. L. B. P, $40: Mr..
and Mrs. c. T. H., 81. Total received,
SIG.
Still needed, s1,076.
OPPORTUNITY NO. A FATHER
UNABLE TO WORK.
He was a good worker, industrious
and he never let an opportunity slip
to- work late if it meant something
more to bring home to his family. He
became i'll suddenly. His former en-
ployers, recognizing his faithful serv-
ice, provided expert medical advice,
hospital care and did what they could
to put him back on his feet. But he
can never work again. He was strick-
en- in line of duty; he now receives a
reasonable compensation from his en-
ployers. But he has a wife and seven
children. The youngest is little girl
just a year old. The wife is doing her
part by managing the household care
fully and economically. She can do
nothing more. There is the sick
father and seven children. Thirteen
dollars a week Is needed for this fam
lily, or 1915 for the coming year.
Amount asked for, $676.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. H., 81.
Still needed, 1914.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 5-HE MAY
NEVER RETURN.
This father. a hard worker, is now
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