Swiss Relief Society

Contact

Emmy Muller - Membership Secretary

626-335-8252

swissmiss@mmuller.net

Antonio Luisoni - President

818-363-2955

aluisoni@socal.rr.com

Members of the Helvetia Society founded the Swiss Relief Society on April 19, 1924.

The Swiss Relief Society of Los Angeles, a tax-exempt, charitable organization, was founded in 1924 with the exclusive purpose of providing temporary financial aid and assistance to persons of Swiss origin and/or descendants located in Southern California who, through some unfortunate circumstances, have suffered deprivation and destitution and find themselves in need of assistance and temporary monetary support.

We need caring members to notify us of people that would be in legitimate need of financial assistance. These can then also be referred to the Swiss Consulate in San Francisco for further support and assistance.

Recent years, most reasons for request of assistance differ from the early days of the society’s existence due to changes in the social structure and creation of agencies geared to help. It is also due to the smaller number of immigrants from Switzerland. Most new arrivals are well educated, do not intend to start a life abroad, and return home after a brief stay. Personal catastrophes like sickness, accidents, loss through fire or earthquake are part of the Swiss Relief’s concern. In some cases we provide support through advice and guidance. Last year we financially supported several households and mailed out 18 Christmas checks.

We’d like to state that we are proud of our past and confident of our future. We thank you for your participation and support.

For the Board of Directors

Antonio S. Luisoni, President