welfare work

American  

noun

1. the efforts or programs of an agency, community, business organization, etc., to improve living conditions, increase job opportunities, secure hospitalization, and the like, for needy persons within its jurisdiction.

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Other Word Forms

• welfare worker noun

Etymology

Origin of welfare work

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

That same year, White took another big step in her animal welfare work, becoming the president emerita of the Morris Animal Foundation, after being named a trustee back in 1971.

From Fox News • Jan. 17, 2022

The trust undertakes animal monitoring and welfare work in conjunction with the parks agency.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2015

He had also pushed for the closure of SRS offices and other consolidation and a greater emphasis on adoption and welfare work requirements.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2015

About 10% of G4S's revenue comes from contracts with the U.K. public sector, such as police, prisons and welfare work, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 17, 2012

A second paper may be on the rest-room, the noon hour, the luncheon provided for pay, and especially on what is known as "welfare work," which many large shops do.

From The Complete Club Book for Women Including Subjects, Material and References for Study Programs; together with a Constitution and By-Laws; Rules of Order; Instructions how to make a Year Book; Suggestions for Practical Community Work; a Resume of what Some Clubs are Doing, etc., etc. by Benton, Caroline French