What Are Our Charities For?


 

Publication Date: September 1913

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s):

Research Area: Banking and finance; Social conditions

Keywords: Social Services; Management; Philanthropy

Type: Other

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author criticizes the Jewish public for taking a short sighted view of charity. Rather than narrowly focusing on meeting the basic needs of the hopelessly dependent for the least administrative cost, Jewish charity needs to be willing to invest more and more broadly to provide services and support before individuals and families descend completely into dependence, which would better promote independence and financial stability in the community.

Bulletin of the National Conference of Jewish Charities, 4:2