Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Chapin Memorial Home for Aged Blind: Report for the Year 1943
The Chapin Memorial Home was named for Mr. William Chapin, who had consecrated his life to the service of the blind and had visioned a Home of happiness and security for the sightless in their declining years. The Home was incorporated November 20, 1908, and its first president was Dr. Robert C. Moon, a man who, like Mr. Chapin, dedicated his life to work for the blind.
Mr. George A. Smith, the vice-president, in January 1910, lent a small house at 2139 North Stanley Street, Philadelphia, where, within a few days, the Home was started with three elderly ladies as its first residents. This small family, a housekeeper and a manservant filled the house to capacity. The need of larger accommoda tions immediately became apparent as applications for admission were coming in rapidly.
A large bazaar, which was sponsored by a number of churches, was very successful and brought to the Home a considerable sum.
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