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Ernest K. Coulter

Ernest K. Coulter’s enduring contribution is the founding, in 1904, of the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring movement. Coulter lived a life of purpose and passion. Social welfare activist, journalist, lecturer, author, lawyer and advocate for children’s rights - Coulter offered a lifetime of service to others. Read more on Ernest Kent Coulter.

Social issues Ernest Kent Coulter addressed:
•   Social welfare
•   Education
•   Big buddies

Social issues that need to be addressed today:
•   Children’s Rights – More than 110 million primary school age children worldwide are not enrolled in school. Most of these are girls. Millions more children are enrolled in schools now than at any time in history.*
•   Education – 41 percent of fourth-grade boys and 35 percent of fourth-grade girls read below the basic level – in low-income neighborhoods it is near 70 percent – lack of books affects literacy.**
•   Mentoring – Youth who participate in mentoring relationships experience a number of positive benefits. In terms of educational achievement, mentored youth have better attendance; a better chance of going on to higher education; and better attitudes towards school.***

* http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/cache/ offonce/pid/26
** www.firstbook.org
*** http://www.mentoring.org/mentors/about_mentoring/statistics_ and_research/

Location

Extra Mile Pathway Map

The Extra Mile begins at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street, NW and continues north on 15th Street to G Street, NW. There, at the Old Ebbitt Grill, it turns east on G Street for two blocks to its intersection with 13th Street. As honoree medallions are added in future years, the Pathway will be continued on G Street.

Transportation

The closest Metro stations are Metro Center on the red line and McPherson Square on the blue and orange lines.

Hours and Accessibility
The Extra Mile is located on the sidewalks of downtown Washington, D.C., so it is always open and fully accessible.

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Ernest K. Coulter