b'THENNOWT H E A S S O C I AT E DA N DAlthough the world may have changed, the mission of The Associated has stayed the same. For 100 years,the organization has taken care of those who are struggling, while striving for a more just world.Learn more about The Associateds Centennial at associated.org/centennial. 1920Now A cup of coffee averaged $.05 A cup of coffee is $2.70 (plus tip), bread ($.68 today), a loaf of bread was averages $2.07 and The Associateds $.07 ($.96) and The Associateds first Annual Campaign raises more than $30 Annual Campaign had a goal of $500,000 million to address the increasing needs of (or $6.5 million in todays dollars). the community. 1930Now During the Depression, coalTodays homes and businesses heated many homes andrely on gas and electricity, yet buildings, and The Associatedduring COVID-19, many people raised money so people couldnt pay those bills. The wouldnt freeze.Associated provided assistance.1934Now Local children attended the JewishChildren attend J Camp at the Educational Alliance (JEA) Home Camp,Rosenbloom Owings Mills and held at their building on BaltimoreWeinberg Park Heights JCC, Street. Here they enjoy the playgroundwhere they enjoy swimming, on the roof of the JEA building. sports, arts and more.1949 Now During one of the major fundraisingToday women play a vital role at days known as G-day, over 1,200The Associated. They are not only women went door-to-door askingour dedicated volunteers, they lead for donations. Many more wantedthe charge. The past three Chairsto volunteer, but their husbandsof the Board have been women, didnt agree to drive them to theincluding the current Chair of the meetup destination. Board Beth Goldsmith.1972Now Hurricane Agnes devastated parts The Associated continues to of Northwest Baltimore with somebe there for the Baltimore of the worst flooding ever seen incommunity when unexpected Baltimore at that time. The Associatedcrises arise. This year, Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fundprofessionals and volunteers and the Jewish Family and Childrensprovided meals for those Service dispatched workers to disasterfacing food insecurity from the points to help families recover. COVID-19 pandemic. CENTENNIAL|associated.org 7'