Ellen Gates Starr

Ellen Gates Starr was an American social reformer and educator born in 1859. She co-founded the Hull House in Chicago with Jane Addams, which was a community center that provided services like education, childcare, and healthcare to help improve the lives of immigrants and the urban poor. Starr dedicated her life to social justice, education, and improving community well-being, emphasizing the importance of empathy and active engagement in social issues. Her work helped shape early efforts in the American settlement house movement, aiming to create a more equitable society through direct community support.