THE Y.M.C.A.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20587, 1 July 1932, Page 18

THE Y.M.C.A.

NEXT FRIDAY'S STREET APPEAL. The conditions existing in connexion with unemployment amongst boys have been rightly described as a challenge to the Y.M.C.A., and all who have any knowledge of the attempts made to cope with the situation must agree that the challenge has' been responded to in accordance with the traditions of service characteristic of the Y.M.CA. In Christchurch the service provided for unemployed boys has been promptly and effectively rendered. On the Association's register there are the names of between 500 and 600 unemployed boys and for these the Association is providing various classes on business and other subjects, and vocational guidance which will stand them in good stead in after life. The work so efficiently done has had to be done gratuitously, but has cost money. It is to enable the Y.M.C.A. to carry on this highly important work that a street appeal is to be made next Friday, July Bth, and it is believed that the public will show their appreciation of the Association's efforts by contributing the £IOOO which is the objective of the appeal. Many have offered their services as collectors, and these services have been gratefully accepted. More helpers are urgently wanted, and the organiser, Mr Stanley Jameson, or the general secretary, Mr A. J. McEldowney, will be glad to enrol others who can assist on July- Bth.