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.
Citizen philanthropy
Jackie Coogan’s Million-Dollar Crusade
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?
In Five Images: Bundle Day
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.
In Five Images: Near East Relief Posters
Near East Relief used bright colors, emotional images, and heartfelt slogans to capture the attention of the American people.
