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| Founded | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jerry Sandusky |
| Dissolved | 2016 |
| Type | Youth organization charity |
| Location | |
| Website | thesecondmile.org |
The Second Mile was a nonprofit organization for underprivileged youth, providing help for at-risk children and support for their parents in Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by Jerry Sandusky, a then-Penn State assistant college football coach.[1][2][3] The charity said its youth programs served as many as 100,000 children annually.[4] The organization ceased operations after Sandusky was found guilty of child sex abuse.[5]
- ^ Corcino, Jeff (May 29, 2008). "CASD students complete educational, fitness program". The Progress. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
Second Mile is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1977 by Jerry Sandusky, the former defensive coordinator for the Penn State football team.
- ^ Rudel, Neil (January 7, 2001). "Sandusky loyal to 'Second Mile' cause". Beaver County Times. p. B10. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
- ^ Lentz, Charlie (March 27, 2007). "Sandusky Second to None". pennstate.scout.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
He founded The Second Mile in 1977 to provide a helping hand and human contact for at-risk children and education and support for their parents.
- ^ "President of The Second Mile resigns". ESPN.com. November 14, 2011. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
The Second Mile has alleged that its youth programs serve as many as 100,000 children a year.
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