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.
