Extra Mile: HALL, William Edwin plaque in Washington, D.C. by Sam Pena

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The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization whose mission is to “enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” It offers many programs for a variety of people of all ages. The goal is to provide kids with a safe afterschool environment, as well as a fun and educational experience. Source: Wikipedia

William Edwin Hall
1876 - 1961

WILLIAM EDWIN HALL SERVED AS THE UNPAID PRESIDENT OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES. SACRIFICING HIS TIME AND PERSONAL ASSETS, HALL KEPT THE NASCENT ORGANIZATION SOLVENT. THROUGH HIS LEADERSHIP, IT GREW TO BECOME ONE OF AMERICA'S PREEMINENT CHARITIES, OFFERING CHILDREN A SAFE HARBOR FROM TEMPTATION AND TEACHING THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.

What greater monument could a man hope for but the part he has played in the building of character and citizenship among our youth?"

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Artist: Sam Pena(click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: Philanthropists
Location: 15th St NW between F & G Sts Washington, D.C. Extra Mile

Nearest Metro: Federal Triangle(Orange - Blue - Silver) (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #719 )

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