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William D. Boyce

William D. Boyce used his childhood experiences and his success as an international publisher and businessman to create the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Inspired by the good turn of an unknown English scout, W.D. Boyce brought scouting to the United States in 1910, making it possible for millions of young Americans to benefit from its values-based educational programs. Read more on William D. Boyce.

Social issues William D. Boyce addressed:
•   Youth
•   Education
•   Environment

Social issues that need to be addressed today:
•   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.*
•   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.**
•   Environment – U.S. cars and trucks emit 314 metric tons of CO2 every year, and that’s equivalent to burning as much coal as would fit in a 50,000-mile long freight train.***

* http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/browse/volunteering-issues/ volunteer-management/doc/top-6-facts-about.html
** www.firstbook.org
*** http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/save-money/ environmental-statistics-460110

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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William D. Boyce