Extra Mile America Foundation

Going the extra mile is doing more than the normal...more than expected. Going the extra mile is extending ourselves in our efforts and our communication. Going the extra mile is getting back up after we've been knocked down, despite whatever has happened, and saying, "I still choose the very best for myself!"

The Extra Mile America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages positive attitude and action by empowering individuals, organizations, and cities to "go the extra mile." Through public campaigns, speaking engagements, and partnerships with nonprofits, we empower people to apply the extra-mile principle, reach their goals, and live a more self-directed life.

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Meet Arthur

Posted by on 14 October 2009 | 0 Comments

Today, I met a super volunteer...Arthur. In fact, today was Arthur's 15th anniversary of volunteering at New York Cares...an organization that in 2008 had 48,000 other great volunteers (like Arthur) who participated in one project or another.

The really special thing about Arthur, though, is that he once stood in the very same food lines that he now serves. Back then during tougher days, Arthur vowed that when he got back on his feet, he would return the favor.

For the last fifteen years, Arthur has been keeping his word.

Plus some.

PS: Happy 69th birthday, Arthur!

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