Summary of World War Work of the American Y.M.C.A.; With the Soldiers and Sailors of America at Home, on the Sea, and Overseas

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920. Excerpt: ... in some of its activities, the generous stocking of its library buildings by the American Library Association. Each organization found the others helpful in the fundamental matter of covering the field and ministering to the welfare of the American Army. XIII--RESOURCES--HOW THE AMERICAN PEOPLE GAVE OVER $161,000,000 The money necessary to maintain these extensive operations was obtained from three campaigns and miscellaneous sources which resulted in the addition of the sum of $161,722,649.42 to the Y's resources. The first campaign April 26-May 3, 1917, netted the sum of $5,113,666.98. The second campaign November 11-18, 1917, resulted in $53,334,546.81. The third campaign was held under the auspices of the United War Work Council which consisted of representatives of seven organizations cooperating jointly for the collection of funds. These seven organizations were The Young Men's Christian Association, The Young Women's Christian Association, The Knights of Columbus, The Jewish Welfare Board, The War Camp Community Council, The American Library Association, and The Salvation Army. A National Organization was constituted and located in New York City, which functioned through the six military departments of the United States each of which was organized along the same lines as the National Organization. These again had jurisdiction over the states within their areas and were also similarly organized. Dr. John R. Mott served as Director-General of this United Campaign. The entire American people responded to this joint appeal with a generosity which was typical of the American spirit. Never in the annals of human history had such a sum been collected for social service work through voluntary contributions. While the amount requested by the seven organizat...