Significant of the expanding scope of Jewish welfare agencies in the south is the decision made at the annual meeting of the Atlanta Federation of Jewish Charities to change the name of the organization to the Federation of Jewish social service, embracing not only aid for the poor, sick and hungry, but for other phases of human rehabilitation.
this widening of charitable activities in Atlanta is occasioned by new problems that have arisen during the past few years among relief agencies and the need for new economic and social adjustments.
Comprising the non-sectarian Morris Hirsch Clinic, the Jewish Educational Alliance Community Center, and the Montefiore Relief Association, the Atlanta Federation of Jewish Charities revealed in its annual report that 3,422 patients had been given free medical and dental treatment during the fiscal year just ended; 385 transients provided temporary support, and 275 local individuals and families afforded steady relief. It was shown that 1,564 persons were enrolled in the various recreational and social activities sponsored by the institution and attended by more than 46,819 children and adults.
Louis H. Moss was chosen to head the federation for the eighth consecutive term and other officers elected include A. L. Myers, Mrs. Harry M. Gershon, and I. J. Paradies, vice-presidents; Joseph B. Wolfe, treasurer, and Mrs. J. E. Sommerfield, secretary.
Frank Miller, executive director of the Community chest, with which the Federation is affiliated, praised Mr. Moss for his unselfish devotion to Jewish philanthropy. Edward M. Kahn, executive director of the federation, delivered the principal address.
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