Jane Addams: Conclusion

After the Hull House was founded, within two years, 2,000 people were passing through it every week. This successful settlement continued for 120 years of service. Jane Addams became a person that was not only after peace in the United States, but also world peace. Today, through the creation of the Hull House, she has influenced many social workers with her work in one of the poorest communities in the city of Chicago with the inspiration of her past experiences and Tonybee Hall. Addams built strong relationships and accepted everyone with love and free of judgment. She was successful at constructing a place for immigrants and neighbors, who wanted the help to grow, learn and have hope. She truly was changed a teacher who motivated the poor and trained them so they could eventually move on with their lives. In 1931, she won the Noble Peace Prize for her work with the peace organization. A house that started out as one ended up taking residence on a full street in Chicago before Addams passed away. Jane insisted on letting everyone know that in the midst of helping others she was too, blessed.