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.