Dealing with depression should thus be considered equally important as finding direct relief from the pain.

That amount was part of $771,911 that the charities spent on direct relief and staff services that assist the poor.

Instead of offering direct relief, the societies addressed the cycle of poverty.

The increase will translate into direct relief for thousands of poor New Yorkers on many levels.

He said Democratic alternatives would offer more immediate and direct relief.

The bill included direct relief (cash, food stamps, etc.) and changes for unemployment insurance.

Every dollar received in response to emergency appeals is spent on direct relief.

Some lawmakers and municipal officials said they had expected the Governor to offer more direct relief for property taxpayers.

"We did not believe the companies offered enough direct and real rate relief for New Jersey families and businesses," he said.

The law restricted the export of potatoes and mandated that they be used instead to provide direct relief to those in need.