Excerpt from How to Help Cases of Distress: A Handy Reference Book for Almoners, Almsgivers, and Others
The selection of subjects in this book is based on the needs' Of every day practical charitable work. A case of distress might be cited as a reason for introducing almost every item Of information. Much care has been expended in making the book as accurate as it is possible to do in so small a com pass. But readers are invited to refer to Books of Reference of which there is a list at the end Of the volume.
These and other books can be seen at the offices Of the Council of the Society.
An appendix has been added containing notes of Acts which have been passed since the introduction was compiled.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides insight into relieving the distress experienced by the poor. It begins with an introduction discussing the Principles of Charity and delves into the functions of the municipal administration of the Metropolis. It explores the relationship between the Poor Law and charitable organizations and how, with proper cooperation, both can effectively address cases of distress. The book includes information on the administration of the Poor Laws, as well as how to interact with the Local Government Board. It highlights the importance of inquiry in assessing deserving cases and investigating the best mode of assistance. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of personal charity and wholesale charity, urging that wholesale charities be used for interim help and not as a permanent solution. It also offers resources for further reading and references for charitable institutions and their services. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243292974_0
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