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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1949
Page
18
In a call to action, a Long Beach official argues youth service agencies and the Red Feather programs strengthen tomorrow’s citizens. He warns juvenile authorities forecast issues if sound development is not supported and urges all citizens to fund and back private Chest agencies as the town’s best answer.
Confidential interviews with a trained worker from the Family Service Association help families cope with crises. The case describes marital strain, parental duties, and teen behavior, noting improvements through early intervention and home support.
Prepared pages acquaint the public with the Community Chest listing 19 red feather agencies including Youth Services Boys Club Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Catholic Youth Organization Girl Scouts Armed Services MCC A BY MC A Central and Health Service groups such as American Social Hygiene Association Catholic Welfare Bureau Day Nurseries Family Service Association Salvation Army and Travelers Aid in Long Beach and East Long Beach locations.
The Red Feather is a symbol of service rooted in history as an award for gallantry and unity. It represents community efforts to join in a federated annual appeal supporting health buildings family programs and town welfare in Long Beach. Wear it proudly as an indication of belief in a better city.
A Long Beach feature highlights Salvation Army work aiding needy families for 85 years. The article praises the quiet, friendly charity and its headquarters at 229 Locust Avenue, detailing woodward and social aid programs, including rehabilitation, food, shelter, and family support through community chest funding.
The Y M C A and Y W C A have long served the town providing recreational social and physical training under trained directors. Their programs foster healthy minds bodies and friendships through clubs classes and discussions aiding balanced youth development and community access to facilities.
The Community Chest is run by volunteer citizens who donate time and money to support community services. Leaders from each community study local social service needs, decide the funding required, and run the annual campaign with a small staff. They serve on boards and committees without pay to supervise funds and operations of Red Feather services.
Local parents praise the Boy Scouts program for instilling duty to God and country, obedience to the Scout Law, and a habit of helping others. The 12 point Scout Law emphasizes trustworthiness, courtesy, bravery, thrift, and reverence as part of a community chest funded effort to build a better nation tomorrow.
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