Foreign Language Press Service

Reform Advocate

October 10, 1896

The annual meeting of the Board of Delegates of the United Hebrew Charities was held at Sinai Temple. Isaac Greensfelder was re-elected president for the 27th time. The following information is from the various reports:

Relief - 972 cases, comprising 11,771 persons. 85% Russian

Receipts - $25,941. Expenditures were $27,056, leaving a deficit of $1,115.

Labor Bureau - 837 applicants. Work was found for 695.

West Side Dispensary - A total of 21,317 patients were treated. 17,539 prescriptions were filled

Sheltering Home - A total of 1,874 children were cared for.

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