Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Boys Town Expectations

We are visiting Boys Town this Friday and I am really excited! I know that Boys Town was established in 1945 and it served as a "chance of life" for boys who have no families. There are 31 Boys Towns in Italy and the headquarters are in New York. A Catholic Priest from Ireland started this organization in Rome and his name was Carroll-Abbing. He was known for helping people especially after WWI. He housed, clothed, fed, and supplied medical attention to them. I also learned that they Boys govern themselves. They do work around their community that they like in for extra money. They money they earn is called scooties. They have their own bank there and can exchange it for real money. I can't wait to visit Boys Town and learn more about them and their lives.

Following information can be found at the Boystown website: www.boystownofitaly.org

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