Father Flanagan Moments
What is a "Father Flanagan Moment?"
Boys Town has a rich history spanning over a century, and it all started with Father Flanagan.
At Boys Town, every day feels touched by the spirit of Father Flanagan. A "Father Flanagan Moment" is a term coined to reference things that happen that feel influenced by Father Flanagan's guiding presence.
For children living at Boys Town, a Father Flanagan Moment might be the day they realize that even though the road to Boys Town has been hard, someone has been looking out for them and guiding them here. For employees at Boys Town, a Flanagan Moment might be finding the way to reach an unreachable child, finding a creative solution to a problem that has been worrying Boys Town or the “aha” moment a researcher has while looking for answers to medical issues. Whether it’s a youth or an adult, everyone agrees that the answer didn’t come from them and most are quick to credit Father Flanagan’s intercession.
"There is a Feeling That Overcomes You"
Father Flanagan was, and is, the spirit of our organization. Tony Jones, SVP of Successful Futures, describes what he feels when he walks onto the campus of Boys Town every day.
"The fact that I am here is a Father Flanagan Moment."
Dana Washington, EVP & General Counsel, recalls her Flanagan Moment.
Her grandfather was part of the first generation of boys living at Boys Town in the 1920s.
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