Charities

This information was first published in 1888:

CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

THE church influence is widespread in this city, and almost all denominations have founded some charity is a monument to their benevolence and Christian love. The Home and Hospital, conducted under the auspices of the ladies of the Episcopal Church, but open for the reception of the needy of all denominations, is an old institution, in Charlotte and has a noble record of good works performed. The ladies of the Tryon Street Methodist Church have established, and have in successful operation a Day Nursery, and the congregations of the First and Second Presbyterian Churches have founded the Presbyterian Home. A House of Refuge for reclaimed women was established in 1887.

The Thompson Orphanage is located in the eastern suburbs of the city. The building is a large and comfortable brick structure, of Gothic design, and now shelters a large number of little orphans. Col. E. A. Osborne is superintendent of the Orphan­age. A society of Charlotte ladies established in 1887 a hospital for the colored race, and the ladies of the Episcopal church have this year established a similar institution.