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The Fauquier Chapter of the American Red Cross has issued its annual call for funds, hoping that this year contributions will be sufficient to enable it to avoid a second successive deficit. Last year the chapter had to spend approximately $2,500 more than it received in contributions.
In a letter to residents of Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties—the area served by the chapter—Col. James T. ■ White, of Flint Hill, and Douglas R. Smith, of Warrenton, co-chairmen of the fund drive, said: "We know you realize that we cannot continue to run a deficit and still serve the community as we have been doing."
Last year, in nearly all of its five activities. The Fauquier Chapter exceeded its efforts of the previous year, yet it did it on less money, according to the report enclosed with the letter. White and Smith wrote that "These are noi the best of times to be asking for money. Bui we must. You are our sole support; we receive no money from anyo government agency. We are being as frugal as we can." The $17,200 the chapter is budgeting for this year is approximately the same amount it spent Iasi year, including a substantial amount (hat must be sent io ihe national headquarters of the Red Cross.
By law, the Red Cross is charged with disaster relief and aid to military families. In January of this year alone, the Fauquier Chapter spent $355 to help five families that were burned out of their homes. It also had to assist a veteran stranded in Warrenton en route home when his money was stolen.
Last year the chapter handled 118 requests from families of active and former military personnel. These requests covered a wide range, from helping someone to apply for government
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