Center of a
Living Legacy
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center is dedicated to breathing new life into the precedents set and the legacies left behind by the First Lady of the World, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
We strive to be Eleanor Roosevelt’s heart, mind and voice in realizing a better world – a world of acceptance, opportunity, dignity and respect for all.
Our Mission
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center educates, inspires and empowers participants to use their talent and resources to build a sustainable world which reflects Eleanor’s passion for human rights, principled leadership and social justice.
Why we do it
We are living in an era where engaged and active citizens are essential. Each of us needs to be thoughtful about building and shaping the kind of world, and the kind of communities, where we want our children and grandchildren to thrive.
Eleanor challenged Americans to engage on tough issues while sticking to a foundation of kindness and humility. Our work is to impart the ideals, wisdom, vision, and leadership of Eleanor Roosevelt with the purpose of motivating people to action — and changing the world.