The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
MUCH is DONE
BY SALVATION
ARMY WORKERS
Have Moved Into New Relief
Department.
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The Salvation Army has moved
into its new relief department at
EOS w. Pearl St., and with the
larger quarters and better facilities,
expects ii extend its work for the
coming year, although the 1925 re-
port is gratifying.
"Our many generous friends have
helped to make these results pos
sible," says Maj. William B. Sewers,
divisional commander, "also the
splendid cooperation among our help
ers has aided us.
Everything we do in the Army
is done with the idea Of getting to
the spiritual needs of those helped, ;"
the major continued. but the ma
terial aid rendered, Of course, is a
necessary channel through which to
reach them, and we are grateful for
the opportunity and the means"
1.-THE Salvation Army was the pio-
neer organization in this kind Of
work. To eliminate duplication of
efforts, we are in touch with other
organizations through our clearing
house, and though we sometimes are
criticised for lack of severity in
these Investigations, we really only
minister to worthy cases."
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Some of the figures which indicate
the scope Of the relief work in In
diana, covering forty-six counties,
were given by the major. These in
cluded 352, 1855 pounds of coal sup
piled to poor families. 26804 gar
ments, and 1882 Christmas dinners
given out. A total of 12,303 families,
or about 56,244 persons, we're helped.
The total number Of transients
rendered aid was 1887, and I'LL
persons were helped by the army's
employment bureau.
Sewers is enthusiastic regarding
the prison work done in the Indiana
division. The army works partly
through what it calls its Brighter
Day League" which takes its mem
bership from among the 1919 men
under thirty years Of age, in the
State Reformatory at Pendleton
TWENTY-FIVE Reformatory inmates
have been parolled and placed in
custody Of the major. They're doing
well too" he asserted. Before they
can he paroled, somebody must
agree to give them employment The
majority respond to the kindness
shown them and make good"
He also praised the industrial
Home mo homeless man in Indian
apolis who is willing to do some
work, is obliged to go without food
or lodgings" he says. The home,
which is in excellent quarters at 1877
w. Georgia St., is equipped to take
care Of all, emergencies. Every man
who accepts accommodations must,
in return, do some work on the col
lecting wagons, in>the warehouse, or
in the shop.
Food and Bed Given
In. return for such work, food
from the model kitchen, a clean bed
and the encouraging atmosphere of
home, is extended to every man.
A small cash remqneration also is
given, SO that the men feel that they
are supporting themselves and are
not a tax on the community.
Adjutant Malcolm Salmond, the man
ager of the home, has been engaged
in work among the men for many
years.
The Fresh Air Camp, for poor
mothers and children, was great
blessing to the beneficiaries the past
year. During the hot summer
months, GIT mothers and children
were taking care of and given a
weeks outing.
Four new cottages were erected
this year. bringing the number up to
eleven. The Rotary. Kiwapis. and
Lions Civic Clubs each have
dedicated cottage to the under
privileged children Of Indianapolis.
On Dec. "a, Christmas eve. 600
baskets were supplied to needy
families and 5000 children were
given Christmas treat at Tom1in7
SON Hall. Candy. fruit and toys
were distributed to the youngsters"
Our many generous friends may
indeed feel proud in having helped
us to make these great results
possible concluded Major Sewers.
The finance board Of the Salvation
Army consists Of Major Sewers,
chairman; Staff Captain J. Conrad
Elmquist, secretary; Staff Captain
John J. shearer. and Captain John
r. Hazlett. xl.l..s.