The Archive · 1928

Shanghai Settlement House Appeal

Funds Wanted for Work Amongst Beggars

The Shanghai Settlement Hou was founded by the W.CT.U, China in the winter of 1922, "Its chief aim is to promote an anti-begging movement all over the country by reminding local authorities of their responsibility toward the beggars and suggesting to them practical plans to cope with the situation beside conducting an experiment with the bergers and these who are to heconie ber cars in the Settlement, THouse itself. With $100, obtained from the giving of an enter tal ment, to begin with, the whole work has been carried on by faith. The newly completed "Ren Fong Memorial Tall" stands as a monument of public confidence and our faith in God. Through our effort 121 women learned how to make dresses, 32 found employment in stocking jmakinz factories, about 400 children. had been taught in our free day sclivol. Four of the bright girls have been supported by scholarships secured by us, C. M. Hu in Rulison High School supported Ly Dr. H.

Str. and United States. One little ning years old has become the adopted daughter of a wealthy family. and oxo fifteen-year-old kiris are now mother's helpers in decent families, There are many mere in tions needing

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