Boys Town

The Boys Town of Italy, which we will be visiting as a class on Friday, was founded in 1945 by an Irish priest, John Patrick-Abbing. The motto of this charity organization is to give previously homeless boys a "chance in life", and this is exactly what they strive to accomplish. Though adults oversee the fraternal community, the boys also govern themselves. In addition to learning and taking care of themselves, Boys Town Inc. aids other charitable organizations around the world, helping children, especially the homeless, from 18 countries.

I did not realize the global extent of the Boys Town organization. Their Spring 2008 newsletter alone (which can be found on the website) highlights charitable events in New York City and San Francisco which raised money for the cause of helping these children.

Even though the Boys Town website is very informational, I am looking forward to touring their town, seeing their living areas, and understanding how they organize and govern their community on a day to day basis.

(www.boystownofitaly.org)