To the Editor of the Nonm-Cuxa Day News"
Sin—We beg to draw the attention of the Shanghat Jewish community to the critical position of our societies, Due to the present our sources of come have suffered heavily while the falls for help have Increased immensely, Owing to the fact that many of our people who were formerly living independently in the Wayside and Hongkew districts, naving-now lost everything, find them selves to-day destitute and without leans of support requiring immediate help in order to get a start in lite' again, Our Shelter House which, in normal times, is housing 25 inmates now is overcrowded with over 60 refugees from the war affected area, and our soup kitchen which is normly catering. to $0-69 persons is now serving about $90 meals dally. Most of the refugees' are sleeping on the floor in overcrowded conditions. Now with the approach of the cold season itis heartbreaking to. see the suffering of those poor people. as we have neither beds, "beddings, blankets, sheets, te, ' nor have we warm clothing for them, since all their belongings have been'lost. We are unable to cope with the situation Unless finde are immeatey forthcoming, We, therefore, appeal to our mem~ bers, ce-religionists and kind-hearted people to come to our assistance by Subseribing and donating to our funds Guring the present troublesome times. Help is required without delay. We willie glad to call on people to collect donations, subscriptions or comforts (beds, mattresses, blankets, sheets, men's women's and' children' underwear, winter clothing and shoes) Our ofice situated at 113, Klukian Road, Continental Bank Building, 8th floor, Room No, 811, Tel, 14510
By order of the Committee, Suancuat Heonew Reuicr Socnry ano SMELTER House
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