Extra Mile: HELMS, Edgar J plaque in Washington, D.C. by Sam Pena located in James M. Goode's Judiciary Square & East Downtown area

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Extra Mile: HELMS, Edgar J plaque in Washington, D.C. by Sam Pena located in James M. Goode's Judiciary Square & East Downtown area

The Extra Mile plaque in Washington, D.C. honors Edgar J. Helms, founder of Goodwill Industries. Created by Sam Pena, it commemorates Helms' pioneering work in social innovation and employment for disadvantaged individuals. Located in Judiciary Square, the plaque highlights Helms' philosophy of providing a "hand up, not a hand out." It is part of a series celebrating philanthropists and is accessible near the Federal Triangle Metro Station.