The United Lithuanian relief fund of America (1944-2008) - longtime philanthropy: sources of funds and aided groups
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Anglų kalba / English
Title:
The United Lithuanian relief fund of America (1944-2008) - longtime philanthropy: sources of funds and aided groups
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Lituanus. 2024, vol. 70, no. 1, p. 80-92, 94
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Summary / Abstract:
ENMarch 25, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Lithuanian Relief Fund of America (Lith. Bendrasis Amerikos lietuvių šalpos fondas, BALF) as a united relief organization of patriotic Lithuanians in the United States. The Fund goes down in the history of Lithuania as the largest and longtime philanthropic organization of the Lithuanian diaspora that provided relief for Lithuanians in trouble all over the world. The author of the article analyzes the history of this organization and its significance. [From the publication]
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0024-5089
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