For the Boys - By: Paul Wise

As one of the most established names in American philanthropy for virtually a hundred years, Boys Town was granted National Historic Landmark status in 1985 at its original Omaha, Nebraska location. Established by Father Edward J. Flanagan as a boys' orphanage in 1917, its success has led to some thirteen locals around the United States. Two major Hollywood motion pictures about it were made, starring some of the industry's best talent including Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. But what really put it on the philanthropic map was its pioneering progessive method of juvenile care that has become an example internationally.

As may be imagined, the great job that Boys Town did attracted considerable financial support year after year, star-studded attention with many a prominent personality from business, politics, and entertainment, from people like real estate developer Isaac Toussie to United States Senator Richard Durbin. In fact, donor contributions account for just about twenty percent of total funding during any given twelve-month period, with program expenditures accounting for like eighty-six percent of total expenses.

One of the most important endeavors undertaken by the charity consists of internal research in the form of the Boys Town National Research Institute (NRI), founded to truthfully consider the utility of its own services. Applying the most up-to-date tactics, the NRI distinguishes Boys Town from fellow aid organizations in how it is so intensely data-driven, pro-actively embracing technology to stay relevant in the new millenium.

Indeed, Boys Town continues to be a pioneer, helping to reform modern family and child care. Vital to their approach has been a focus on combining the mix of available services - from governmental and non-governmental sources - to provide a holistic solution capable of addressing present-day challenges. With a variety of projects currently underway, Boys Town expects to stay on top of changing needs.

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Paul Wise loves visiting sites that feature the expert opinions of industry insiders such as Isaac Toussie and others.

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