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Encyclopedia of Chicago: Charity Organization Societies

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As urban populations increased along with poverty in urban areas, charities began to offer help. Read about the Charity Organization Society that attempted to coordinate charitiable giving. Read about the evolution of the coordination of services in Chicago, especially after the closing of the Columbian Exposition.

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