Y.M.C.A. Appeal

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29909, 24 August 1962, Page 10

Y.M.C.A. Appeal

The need for activities of the sort the Y.M.CA. promotes requires no emphasis at a time when the guidance of youth is recognised as a national problem and obligation. The public are aware that these are difficult times for many young people, largely because the home does not now so generally provide the stability and security it once gave. The Y.M.CA cannot

be a substitute for a good home; but it can and does go a long way towards supplying young people, from "good" and “bad" homes alike, with the essential sense of belonging to a community which is interested in them. Together with activities designed to keep youngsters in good physical condition, a healthy self-reliance is encouraged

by experienced social workers. Some of the organisation’s funds are contributed by regular subscriptions from individuals, businesses, and other organisations. Participants in Y.M.C.A. activities who can do so pay part of their cost; but the Y.M.C.A. caters for many who are not earning. Today’s street appeal is the opportunity of the general public to contribute to a valuable community work. There can be little doubt that the generosity of the public’s response will match the worthiness of the object.

Cyclist Injured.— John Bettridge. of 8 Kingston place, Burnside, suffered head injuries when his cycle and a car collided about 425 p.m at the corner of Liam road and Clyde road He was treated at the Christchurch Hospital and dascharged