THE CHARTER

1916

This excerpt survives from the original document establishing the mission of the Society of Fraternal Aid

1. The Society aims to provide assistance to needy participants of the Great War and their orphans. With the help of the Society, provisions for food, clothing, and shelter are offered to the poor, as well as the issuance of cash benefits, assistance in finding employment or service, and accommodations given in almshouses, hospitals, educational institutions, etc.
2. To achieve this goal, the Society has the right to arrange, in compliance with applicable laws and administrative orders, houses of industry, agricultural organizations, low cost canteens, dental courses and schools for dental technicians, drawing courses, and similar establishments.