We put people at the center of change.

Paul Harris

Inspired by the simple idea of combining fellowship and service, Paul Harris pioneered the service club movement with the founding of Rotary International. Rotary fulfilled his dream of a worldwide organization of business and professional people serving their communities and promoting international understanding. Rotary continues to expand global horizons through its educational programs and offers hope through its humanitarian efforts and public health campaigns. Read more on Paul Harris.

Social issues Paul Harris addressed:
•   Education
•   Health care/health
•   Peace
•   Youth

Social issues that need to be addressed today:

•   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.*
•   Health Care/Health – Hunger and food insufficiency in children are associated with poor behavioral and academic functioning.**
•   Peace – Peace is needed in many communities and countries around the world – kids have an innate ability to promote peace.***
•   Youth – Youth who volunteer are less likely to engage in risky behavior, are more likely to feel connected to their communities and tend to do better in school.****

* www.firstbook.org
** http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/facts.htm
*** http://www.kidsforpeaceusa.org/index.htm

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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Paul Harris