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Elizabeth Fry: The encouragement of...

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The encouragement of industry and frugality among the poor, by visits at their own inhabitations; the relief of real distress, whether arising from sickness or other causes; and the prevention.

Source: This is the Mission Statement of the Brighton District Society which she created.
-- Elizabeth Fry, (May 21 1780-1845), English social reformer, philanthropist; She was one of the chief promoters of prison reform in Europe, who also helped to improve the British hospital system.


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