This Day in History: ‘Mother Hale’ Born in 1905, Founder of Hale House

On this day (April 1) in 1905, Clara McBride—later known as “Mother Hale”—was born in Elizabeth City, . Orphaned by 16, she moved to , raised three children alone after being widowed, and began caring for neighborhood children in her home.

Mayor Ed. Koch of New York warmly greets Mother Hale, director of Hale House a foundings house, at a reception prior to the annual community awards dinner for St. Clare’s Hospital in New York City on Monday, Nov. 28, 1988. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey)

At age 65, Hale took in a drug-addicted infant, which led to her caring for dozens of abandoned babies. With support from her children, she nurtured many back to , later including AIDS-infected infants. Their efforts led to the founding of Hale House, a safe haven supported by donors.

In 1985, President Reagan honored her as a “true American hero.” Hale died in 1992 at 87 years old, leaving behind a powerful of compassion and service.


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