WordNet
n. an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society [syn: social service]
Usage examples of "welfare work".
His absence during that night did not surprise you because you knew he was doing some kind of social welfare work.
If for no other reason the dividend is desirable because it ended the incredible red tape and indignities of your old system of relief, and welfare work, and private charity.
She was interested in welfare work and thought she would like to live in the country.
His status had been meaningless except in so far as they had a policy of using native kings in their interplanetary welfare work.
He took a deep interest in the social and industrial reforms of the day, and supported children's theaters, social settlements and similar welfare work.