This annual report of the American Female Guardian Society and Home for the Friendless provides a comprehensive look at the organization's activities and accomplishments over the past year. The society is dedicated to providing shelter and support to women and children who are in need, and this report documents the many ways in which it has fulfilled this mission. From providing food and clothing to offering education and job training, the society has made a significant difference in the lives of countless individuals. This report is a powerful reminder of the importance of charitable work and social reform. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.