The Community Nurse Association

The Community Nurse Association was founded in 1920 so that nurses could give care to community members in time of need. In Glendale, it was located first at 110 East Sharon and financed by private donations. In 1923 funding was received from the Hamilton County Community Chest. Services eventually expanded to provide a dental clinic and baby clinic. Volunteers provided patient transportation. During the Depression, the nurses provided food and assistance to needy families.

After several moves, the office quarters were established in 1931 in the Harry Whiting Brown Community House through the generosity of Mrs. Harry Whiting Brown.

A Council of Relief was established during the depression to help families in need. By 1955, the Association was governed by a Board of Directors with 35 members. There were two well-baby clinics once a month and a Dental Clinic once a week. The school children were all given a physical examination once a year for free.

(Source: Angeline Faran, Ed., Glendale Ohio 1855-1955.)