How to Help Cases of Distress: A Handy Reference Book for Almoners and Others (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. S. Loch

9780266872245: How to Help Cases of Distress: A Handy Reference Book for Almoners and Others (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266872247 ISBN 13: 9780266872245

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A practical handbook for almoners and other helpers who work with people in distress.

It offers clear guidance on organizing charity work, understanding the Poor Laws, and coordinating relief efforts.

This edition compiles practical instructions, lists of useful reference books, and notes on how charity groups and hospitals organize aid. It also points readers to a rich library of classic writings on charity, social welfare, and volunteer work, along with period reports and discussions from charitable organizations.
What you’ll experience:

Practical methods for almsgiving and the daily duties of charitable workers
A structured overview of charity organization and Poor Law history
A curated list of foundational books, reports, and reference materials for study
Context on how volunteers, guardians, and local groups coordinate relief

Ideal for readers of social welfare topics, charity workers, librarians, and students seeking historical and practical insight into charitable administration.

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