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Near East Relief Historical Society 2019 Capital Campaign

Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 by NERHS

Your support will help NERHS preserve the past and educate the future.

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Charles V. Vickrey and the Golden Rule

Posted on October 30, 2015May 23, 2016 by NERHS

Charles Vernon Vickrey joined the committee that would become Near East Relief as an early member in 1915. As General Secretary, Vickrey oversaw Near East Relief’s groundbreaking promotional campaigns.

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Jackie Coogan’s Million-Dollar Crusade

Posted on June 22, 2015May 23, 2016 by NERHS

In 1924, nine-year-old Jackie Coogan raised more than $1 million in goods and cash for Near East Relief. Who was this pint-sized humanitarian?

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In Five Images: Bundle Day

Posted on June 4, 2015May 23, 2016 by NERHS

Near East Relief Bundle Day volunteers gathered sacks of sturdy clothing and shoes for refugees and orphans in the Near East. “The Bigger Your Bundle, The Bigger Your Heart” was a popular Bundle Day slogan.

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In Five Images: Near East Relief Posters

Posted on May 21, 2015May 23, 2016 by NERHS

Near East Relief used bright colors, emotional images, and heartfelt slogans to capture the attention of the American people.

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