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Stephen Elgin

Steve Elgin strongly believes in keeping his neighborhood safe and clean. He has spearheaded clean-up and recycling programs in Highland Park that…

Nov 15, 2012

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Shabar Mohajer- Irvani

Shabar Mohajer-Irvani, chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy, believes in leading by example and giving back to his community. He volunteers…

Nov 14, 2012

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Rudoff Liverpool

First Class Petty Officer Rudy Liverpool not only serves his country in the U.S. Navy, he always has an eye on volunteer…

Nov 13, 2012

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Bill Bryant

Bill Bryant, a member of the Milburn Masonic Lodge, leads the organization’s efforts to raise funds to support various social service agencies…

Nov 12, 2012

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6th Engineer Battalion

The 6th Engineer Battalion has one of the most demanding jobs in the Army. On top of the normal missions required by…

Sep 26, 2012

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Community Tampa Bay

Community Tampa Bay is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting dialogue and respect among all cultures, religions and races, through education, advocacy…

Sep 25, 2012

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Yushawn Johnson

Yushawn Johnson sets a sterling example for youth in his community. As a volunteer with his Boys and Girls Club, he has…

Sep 24, 2012

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Garron Haun

Garron Haun collects computers, but not to play video games or write software. His Linux4Hope program takes in donated computers, repairs and…

Sep 21, 2012

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Alexandra Costello

Flowers can brighten any day. Alexandra Marie Costello created Bloom-n-Toss to provide fresh flowers – those soon to be disposed of by…

Sep 20, 2012

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Alanna Krowiak

Just like in America, children in Latin America must have good language skills to succeed. Not only must they master their native…

Sep 20, 2012

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Paula Fellingham

After asking herself, “How can we live in dignity and contribute to the well-being of women and families worldwide?”, Paula Fellingham began…

Sep 18, 2012

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Kristin Jacobchick

Kristin Jacobchick has made and donated more than 200 fleece tie blankets that the the children staying in the Medcenter One Children’s…

Sep 17, 2012

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Savannah Sherwood

After a mission trip to Guatemala where they learned about the country’s estimated 370,000 orphans, members of the Southeast of Saline FCCLA…

Sep 7, 2012

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Beth Akin

Beth Akin leads Pawsitive Perspectives, an organization that trains and places service dogs that help those with disabilities live a fuller life.…

Sep 6, 2012

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Samuel Lam

After falling victim to a bully who targeted him via Facebook, Sam Lam founded End to Cyber Bullying (ETCB) to raise awareness…

Sep 5, 2012

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Lisa Boyce

Growing up in a large family where lending a hand was a way of life, Lisa Boyce developed a special passion for…

Sep 4, 2012

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Thomas Manwell

More than 21,000 students in the Portland Public Schools live in poverty. Many of them show up at schools with empty hands…

Sep 3, 2012

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Barbara Kirchner
Aug 31, 2012

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Cyndi Nguyen

Cyndi Nguyen serves as the co-founder and executive director of the first Vietnamese nonprofit organization targeting the Vietnamese community in Louisiana (Vietnamese…

Aug 30, 2012

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Emma Leuschen

Emma Leuschen has fulfilled all the expectations of her High School Service Program’s mission statement. Her fundraising efforts with Donate A Life,…

Aug 29, 2012

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Mackenzie Greer

Mackenzie Greer began by working as a volunteer counselor at the American Cancer Society’s pediatric cancer weekend Camp Reach for the Stars,…

Aug 28, 2012

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Michaela West

Michaela West has been co-presenting safety awareness programs since she was 4-years-old. Last summer at 5-years-old she started taking the lead and…

Aug 27, 2012

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Bethany Komie

In 2009, Bethany Komine viewed a live presentation of “Rachel’s Challenge” and was deeply affected by its message of showing kindness and…

Aug 24, 2012

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ExxonMobil Community Involvement Through Employees

ExxonMobil Community Involvement Through Employees (ExC!TE) was founded in 1992 by a group of employees with a desire to support worthwhile community…

Aug 23, 2012

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Alanna Wall
Aug 22, 2012

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Paul Dillon

Paul Dillon has been a volunteer with the Surprise Fire Department Crisis Response (CR) Program for 10 years, providing field training to…

Aug 21, 2012

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Robert W. Cradle

Master Barber Robert W. Cradle provides grooming services and products free of charge to homeless children and adults. He installs and operates…

Aug 20, 2012

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Donna Scott

More than twenty thousand students in the Portland Public school district are living in poverty. When they show up to school with…

Aug 17, 2012

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All Care Hospice Volunteers

All Care Hospice Volunteers provide companionship to hospice patients and their families at the end of life. They keep patients company, allowing…

Aug 16, 2012

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Sylvia Bundy

More than twenty thousand students in the Portland Public school district are living in poverty. When they show up to school with…

Aug 15, 2012

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Southeast K-9 Search and Rescue

Southeast K-9 Search and Rescue is a nonprofit organization that provides trained search and rescue personnel, k-9s, and equipment to missing persons…

Aug 14, 2012

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Jacqlene McAllister

Girls Inc. is an organizations that provides programs and services to girls in Schenectady and Albany, NY. Seventy percent of girl members…

Aug 13, 2012

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Garey Alimia

Garey Alimia is the owner of a local appliance store chain and president of the hospital foundation board in addition to spending…

Aug 10, 2012

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Janette Thomas

Janette Thomas is the founder of the Pups and Wards (PAW) program, which teaches vocational and life skills to juvenile probationers 14…

Aug 9, 2012

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Nicole Long

Nicole Long has spent the last year volunteering at South County Outreach, whose mission is to prevent hunger and homelessness. South County…

Aug 8, 2012

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Marissa Vogel

Marissa Vogel and Little Helping Hands inspires and engages young children and their families in volunteering, leading lead thousands of children to…

Aug 7, 2012

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Sherry and James Oliver

The mothers of Sherry and James Oliver were both living in an elderly facility when they passed away. Since their passing, the…

Aug 6, 2012

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Christina Aiken and Katie Doyle

Katie Doyle and Christina Aiken, help assist Joshua’s Heart Foundation with fundraising, the junior advisory board, food distributions, and community outreach initiatives.…

Aug 3, 2012

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Jean Wilson

Jean Wilson reduces the pain and suffering of many through hand massage as a dedicated volunteer at a local comfort care team.…

Aug 2, 2012

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Darlene Bearl

Darlene Bearl tirelessly fulfills community needs through research, networking and knowledge of the history of Anoka County. The Anoka County Historical Society…

Aug 1, 2012

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Margaret Edinburgh

Margaret Edinburg has found her joy in making others happy. In 2008 she created Yellow Rose Society to specifically reach out to…

Jul 31, 2012

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Lisa Stordahl

Lisa Stordahl volunteers to address many needs in her community from youth homelessness and hunger, to at-risk teens who are suicidal, cutters,…

Jul 30, 2012

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Daniel Belgrad

The graduation rate last year in the Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD) was 56 percent. The previous year, the dropout rate…

Jul 27, 2012

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Sherry Szczuka

The Court of Chancery appoints guardians for people who are disabled due to infirmity and age. These people are vulnerable adults who…

Jul 26, 2012

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Verneda White

Verneda White is a young fashion designer that uses her talents to create awareness and raise much needed funding for charitable causes.…

Jul 25, 2012

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Fern Johns

Fern Johns is a hospital and hospice volunteer for the Grand Lake Health Systems in St. Marys, Ohio. At 82-years-old, she is…

Jul 24, 2012

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Johnna Switzer

Jul 23, 2012

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Kelli and Micah Fagala

Kelli and Micah Fagala are devoted to combating homelessness and hunger. Kelli has raised more than $25,000 for a new facility for…

Jul 20, 2012

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Keith Lee

Keith Lee has lived in three of the biggest cities in the United States: Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. Each city…

Jul 19, 2012

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Tracy Thomas

Jul 18, 2012

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Natasha Colkmire

On April 27, 2011 the small town of Ringgold, Ga. was torn apart by an F-4 tornado. Natasha Colkmire and her family…

Jul 17, 2012

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Karen Groves

Jul 13, 2012

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Zachary Watson

Jul 12, 2012

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Peggy Flynn

Peggy Flynn feels fortunate to have grown up in a family where both her parents valued the importance of volunteering in the…

Jul 11, 2012

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Shannon Zoet

My Turning Point: Service as a Lifestyle By Shannon Zoet As long as I can remember, my family has been instilling a…

Jul 10, 2012

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Laura Saldivar

Jul 9, 2012

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Merle Turitz

Jul 6, 2012

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Andy Nelson

Jul 5, 2012

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Ronald Rich

Jul 4, 2012

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JoAnna Phillips

JoAnna Phillips grew up in a small, rural community. She was taught the importance of working hard and caring about others in…

Jul 3, 2012

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Darlene Tarnoski

According to an estimate from the U.S. Department of Justice 14,500-17,500 children are trafficked each year. Human sex trafficking of youth is…

Jul 2, 2012

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Mark Bentley

Mark Bentley of Las Vegas, N.M. started officially volunteering eight years ago, yet community and lending a hand have always been a…

Jun 29, 2012

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Mark Snaer

Mark Snaer of Sacramento, Calif. currently devotes his time as the program director to the Senior Companion Program in his community where…

Jun 28, 2012

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Eileen Bostwick

Jun 27, 2012

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Juliana Vanni

Juliana Vanni, a senior at Christopher High School in Gilroy, Calif., founded Cooper’s Closet, a free clothing store housed within her high…

Jun 26, 2012

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Katie Malone

Katie Malone, the current Miss Tuscaloosa, is a 2012 Miss Alabama pageant contestant. After a tornado ravaged Tuscaloosa, Ala.,on April 27, 2011,…

Jun 25, 2012

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Megan Ganley

To promote healthy eating and self-esteem, Megan Ganley created two comic books geared towards elementary school childreen. The first outlined healthy eating…

Jun 15, 2012

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Michael Francis

Micheal Francis, Blackhawk Fornelli, Ed Summerfield, Nick and Lindsey Prewitt, Jason Martin, Jim and Rose Andrew, Tom Lester, Gwen Glatthorn, Virgina Jenks…

Jun 14, 2012

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Nina Mahalingam

After the 2011 Japan earthquake, Nina Mahalingam remembered the old Japanese legend that anyone who folds a thousand paper cranes is granted…

Jun 13, 2012

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Graham and Kyle Ashby

In March 2009 Graham and Kyle Ashby had the unique opportunity to visit the southern Caribbean island of Carriacou, in the nation…

Jun 12, 2012

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Students for Seniors

The Elkhart Area Career Center’s motto is, “Empowering Today’s Students to Master their Tomorrows.” The center believes giving back to the community…

Jun 11, 2012

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Airport Ambassadors

In 2011, Detroit Metropolitan Airport provided high quality services to hundreds of thousands of people who landed in Detroit. Travelers Aid Airport…

Jun 8, 2012

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Conni Gordon

Conni Gordon takes her love of the arts to teach and motivate others. She believes everyone can benefit from art and has…

Jun 7, 2012

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La Porte Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association

The Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) assists the police department in improving the quality of life for the La Porte, Texas…

Jun 6, 2012

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Dallisa Hocking

Jun 5, 2012

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Organized Women Boston GLOW

For the past two years, 14 volunteer young professional women in Boston have gathered weekly in order to raise money for scholarships,…

Jun 4, 2012

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Mary Keller

May 30, 2012

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Joyce Raezer

May 29, 2012

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Nicole Farrell

May 28, 2012

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FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national student organization with over a quarter-million members, who strive to develop leadership…

May 27, 2012

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Jim Knotts

May 25, 2012

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Lauren O’Connor

Lauren O’Conner organized and coordinated a day of service on Sept. 11, 2011, uniting local youth and others to beautify a park.…

May 23, 2012

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Kathy Roth Douquet

May 22, 2012

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Bonnie Carroll

May 21, 2012

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The Volunteer Center of Bergen County

May 18, 2012

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Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin

May 16, 2012

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Mark Smith

May 15, 2012

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Share Our Strength

Share Our Strength aims to end childhood hunger by 2015. Its highest priority is to make sure that every child in America…

May 14, 2012

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Chris Marvin

May 11, 2012

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Pete Kendall

Pete Kendall is a volunteer in the Shut In/Companion Care program, part of RSVP. RSVP helps people live independently as long as…

May 10, 2012

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Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz

May 9, 2012

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Shannon Johnson

May 8, 2012

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Ardie Walser

May 7, 2012

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Kate Sylvester

May 4, 2012

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Give an Hour

Give an Hour’s mission is to develop national networks of skilled volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that…

May 3, 2012

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New York Cares

May 2, 2012

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FoodCorps

FoodCorps, a nonprofit national service organization, seeks to address childhood obesity and food insecurity by increasing vulnerable children’s knowledge of, engagement with…

May 1, 2012

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Sherri Brown

Apr 30, 2012

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Carmelita Rood

Apr 27, 2012

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Seattle Works

Apr 26, 2012

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Robert Reeg

Apr 25, 2012

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Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families serves as a bridge between families and service organizations that are striving to help make military life more sustainable.…

Apr 24, 2012

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Hands On Greater Portland

Apr 23, 2012

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National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)

National VOAD is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association dedicated to be the forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle…

Apr 20, 2012

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Lan Diep

Apr 19, 2012

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Colonel David Sutherland

Apr 18, 2012

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HandsOn Twin Cities

Apr 17, 2012

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Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a network of some 4,000 community-based sites serving four million young people each year.…

Apr 16, 2012

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Spencer Kympton

Apr 13, 2012

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Big Sunday

Big Sunday helps build community through community service. The idea is that everyone has some way they can help. Last year, Big…

Apr 12, 2012

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HandsOn Central Ohio

Apr 11, 2012

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Robert Verhey

Apr 10, 2012

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American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s…

Apr 9, 2012

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Chicago Cares

Apr 6, 2012

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) is an international service organization founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is…

Apr 5, 2012

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Admiral Norb Ryan

Apr 4, 2012

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Alex Gordon

Alex Gordon, 14, is a junior at Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Ill., and founder and coordinator of the Highland…

Apr 3, 2012

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Boston Cares

Apr 2, 2012

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Andrew Appleby

When Andrew Appleby was 15-years-old he started Make A Spash in his community of Akron, Ohio. Make A Splash is a USA…

Mar 30, 2012

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Cathy Glasheen

The RSVP Vision Screening Team of Milwaukee, Wis. has dedicated countless hours to screening preschool children throughout the community. The local office…

Mar 29, 2012

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Kids Care Club of the Armed Services YMCA Twentynine Palms

Kids Care Club of the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Twentynine Palms of California did incredible things in 2011. The children donated and…

Mar 28, 2012

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Disabled American Veterans Arizona Chapter 8

The Disabled American Veterans Arizona Chapter 8 is an organization that provides an open office five days a week to assist veterans…

Mar 27, 2012

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Jamie Hobson and Eloise Lynton

Jamie Hobson and Eloise Lynton of Los Angeles, Calif., have worked for more than a year to create The Book in a…

Mar 26, 2012

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Alf Nelson

Alf Nelson is a native of New Orleans and a pastor at the NOLA Church Plant who has almost single-handedly revitalized an…

Mar 23, 2012

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Kathy Deady

Mar 22, 2012

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Tiffani Webb

Tiffani Webb of Culloden, W.Va., first became involved in service with Girl Scouts by raising awareness for a bullet proof vest for…

Mar 21, 2012

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Vivian Greentree

Vivian Greentree is a Navy veteran, military spouse and mother of two little boys. She helped start Blue Star Families, the national…

Mar 20, 2012

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John Cox

John Cox of Augusta, Kan., knows how important it is for families, friends and brothers in arms to reconnect with their loved…

Mar 19, 2012

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Mandy Ashley Chung

In 2007 Mandy Ashley Chung felt the need to reach out to the elderly in her community and bring those living in…

Mar 9, 2012

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Cathy Leichter

Cathy Leichter of Edmond, Okla. devotes her time to fundraising and marketing to assist various nonprofits raise awareness. These organizations don’t have…

Mar 8, 2012

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Stephen Denton Jr.

Mar 7, 2012

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Jill Lassiter

Dr. Jill Lassiter is an assistant professor of health/exercise science at Bridgewater College in Virginia. During the past two school years, her…

Mar 6, 2012

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Sandra Hoover

Altrusa International of Muncie, Ind. inspires the less fortunate and those affected by the rough economic strife through books and the gift…

Mar 5, 2012

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Lindy Pape

Lindy Pape of Jacksonville, N.C. devotes a large chunk of her time to mentoring military families with MCAS New River LINKS. She…

Mar 2, 2012

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Joshua Pathrose

At only 13-years-old, Joshua Pathrose of Mason, Ohio has made an incredible impact through his volunteer work. His presence brings joy and…

Mar 1, 2012

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Alex Ball

Since 2005, Alex Ball has led service trips to Peru and Costa Rica, promoting service and youth engagement. He has worked with…

Feb 28, 2012

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Nicolina Kelly

Four years ago, when Nicolina Kelly’s teenage son returned home to Rhode Island from a humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic organized…

Feb 27, 2012

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EOLC Volunteer Program

End-of-Life Consultation (EOLC) volunteers work to create an atmosphere free from judgment where everyone can talk about, and come to terms with,…

Feb 24, 2012

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Yooha Park

When Yooha Park was in eighth grade, she founded Stories of Our Lives, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the stories of…

Feb 23, 2012

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Mike Monroe

Mike Monroe is a U.S. Marine veteran currently employed with the Office of Homeland Security and is dedicated to serving today’s veterans…

Feb 22, 2012

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Laura Ogas

Laura Ogas is a longtime volunteer with Special Olympics Georgia and is heavily involved with her local chapter in Dalton, Ga. Laura…

Feb 21, 2012

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Lisa Hughey

Lisa Hughey is a longtime volunteer with Special Olympics Georgia. In 2011, Lisa brought the State Fall Games, and the Special Olympics…

Feb 20, 2012

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No Kill Advocacy Center

The No Kill Advocacy Center (NKAC) is an inspirational, one-of-a-kind shelter that is unique for its unwavering commitment to ending the killing…

Feb 17, 2012

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Joan Baird

Joan Baird recently became one of the original members of the Special Olympics Georgia Educational Resource Network, designed to provide information and…

Feb 16, 2012

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Sue B. McIlrath

Sue B. McIlrath believes the volunteer work she does is her calling in life and it shows through the impact she has…

Feb 9, 2012

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Vishal Venkitachalam

Vishal has been volunteering for the past four years with Giving Children Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides food, medical supplies, clothes…

Feb 7, 2012

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Brenda Williams

Dr. Brenda Williams founded the Family Unit Inc. and the Do Right Project approximately four years ago to help individuals that had…

Feb 6, 2012

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Michael Feduccia

Michael Feduccia’s son has Down syndrome and as a result Michael has become a tireless supporter of the organization, Manasota BUDS (Bringing…

Feb 3, 2012

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Lewis Bigler

Mental health and addiction counselor, Lewis “Lew” Bigler, has been practicing in the Buffalo, N.Y. communities of Amherst and Snyder for more…

Feb 2, 2012

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Shoreh Elhami

Shoreh Elhami is a volunteer with the GISCorps, a volunteer program under the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), an International…

Feb 1, 2012

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Sandra Testo-Michaud

Jan 30, 2012

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Rhonda Justice-Cataldo

Jan 27, 2012

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Peggy Simpson

Jan 25, 2012

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Myraline Morris Whitaker

Jan 24, 2012

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Monica Orluk

Jan 20, 2012

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Cora White
Jan 19, 2012

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Lynne Robinson

Jan 18, 2012

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Ann Solorio Brownwell

Jan 13, 2012

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Jean Schoen

Jan 12, 2012

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Janet Beebe

Jan 10, 2012

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Heidi Markow

Jan 6, 2012

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Donna Rogers

Jan 4, 2012

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Willie Mae Stanberry

Jan 3, 2012

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Donna Holmes

Jan 2, 2012

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Ashlee Kephart

Dec 29, 2011

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Thomas Yushchok

Tom Yuschok serves as his community’s local board chairman for the Boy Scouts of America. He was instrumental in the merging of…

Dec 23, 2011

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Tiffany Smith

Tiffany Smith is a psychotherapist with her own practice and a great deal of experience working with veterans, not only members of…

Dec 22, 2011

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Rite of Passage Colorado Qualifying House

For several years the students at the Colorado Rite of Passage Qualifying house (Q-House) have gone above and beyond in providing volunteer…

Dec 21, 2011

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Tim McLoone

Dec 20, 2011

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Douglas Jensen

Dec 19, 2011

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Annie Wignall

Dec 14, 2011

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Anne Voyles

Dec 12, 2011

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Anna Rodriguez

Dec 8, 2011

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Ahndrea Blue

Dec 2, 2011

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Mike Norris

Nov 29, 2011

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Breastfeeding Support Team High Point Regional

Many new mothers in the U.S. today haven’t been exposed to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is perceived as instinctive and natural, yet it can…

Nov 28, 2011

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Christopher Brown

Along with being the owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply Company since March 1995, Christopher (Chris) Brown has been involved with many different…

Nov 25, 2011

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First Presbyterian Church of Deland, Florida

Nov 24, 2011

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Pat Smucker

Patricia Smucker is a licensed social worker and Give an Hour provider who has a home office practice in Long Island N.Y.…

Nov 23, 2011

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Doris Kent

When Doris Kent lost her son in Iraq in 2004, she made it her mission to take care of the buddies of…

Nov 17, 2011

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Janice Zabel

As a mother to an Army Black Hawk pilot, Janice Zabel acts as the volunteer Parents Coordinator for Blue Star Families. She…

Nov 16, 2011

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Charlenne Jacobson

Charlenne Jacobson started her volunteer journey at the Central Iowa Shelter & Services in January 2011. She answers the phones, helps with…

Nov 15, 2011

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Patricia Powell

As a Vietnam veteran, Patricia Powell sets no boundaries in giving to the community and asks nothing in return. Her commitment to…

Nov 14, 2011

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Jack Jolin

The Soleil Veterans Club consists of 84 veterans from the community of active adults, and they represent all the major United States…

Nov 11, 2011

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Bobby Henline

Bobby Henline is a retired SSgt in the United States Army and serves on the Board of Directors for Operation Homefront of…

Nov 10, 2011

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Christian Haerter

Christian Haerter and his partner, Michelle Severance, created Jordan’s Initiative after Haerter’s son, Jordan, was killed in Iraq in 2008. Jordan bravely…

Nov 9, 2011

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Gary Gray

Service to one’s country was an expectation in the Gray household. Gary’s parents both served in the United States Navy as did…

Nov 8, 2011

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Ramon Guitard

In honor of Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2011, Points of Light will feature stories of veterans, service members and their families recognized…

Nov 7, 2011

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Bob Fabor

Bob Fabor is a Point of Light in his community providing quality Boy Scouting experiences to boys of all ages in the…

Oct 31, 2011

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Marie- Therese Connolly

Marie-Therese Connolly is a full-time volunteer dedicated to elevating the issue of elder abuse to the forefront of the national consciousness, building…

Oct 28, 2011

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Shannon Hays-Truex

Shannon Hays-Truex has been volunteering her time as an educator and coordinator of the Environmental Education program at McNary National Wildlife Refuge…

Oct 26, 2011

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Dawna Cardenas

Dawna Cardenas, who was named the 2011 C&S Volunteer of the Year, dedicates more than 1,000 hours to the American Cancer Society…

Oct 25, 2011

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Russell Lyons

Russell Lyons, a teenager who has done community service since he was four years old, founded “Do Good Adventures”, a movement to…

Oct 24, 2011

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Environmental Discovery Project-

Finances at the Geauga local school district are very limited. The Environmental Discovery Project seeks to incorporate cooperative learning with inquiry-based teaching…

Oct 20, 2011

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Nicholas Longo

In honor of generationOn’s Make Your Mark Week all of our Daily Point of Lights this week are awarded to youth who…

Oct 18, 2011

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Dare to Discuss: AIDS Awareness and Advocacy-

When Jamie Brooks met a 18-year-old boy who had been battling HIV since age 15, she was inspired to take action. Jamie…

Oct 14, 2011

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Ashley Perlstein

Ashley Perlstein, an active and involved senior at Vacaville High School, started her own organization she named C.A.R.E. (Children Appreciate Reading Everyday).…

Oct 13, 2011

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Jake Struensee

Jake Struensee is a volunteer with the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve that helps with all aspects of operations such as general maintenance responsibilities…

Oct 12, 2011

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Stevie Nelson

Stevie Nelson, a 6-year-old from Tilden, Neb. lost his two Labrador retrievers, Bo and Luke, two days before his first birthday. His…

Oct 11, 2011

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Jurnee Carr

Growing up with a love for animals, Jurnee Carr’s life was changed the day her Girl Scout Troop volunteered at a local…

Oct 10, 2011

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Pete Caldwell

Pete Caldwell is a shining example of a mission-driven volunteer whose success can be attributed to the heartfelt love he demonstrates for…

Oct 7, 2011

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Josiah Bruny

In San Bernardino County the average youth drop-out rate is 21.2%, the delinquency/truancy rates are 60% and 70% of all youth lack…

Oct 6, 2011

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Faith Feeds harvesting for the hungry

Faith Feeds arose from John Walker’s passion for gleaning, which he had done with a small group of individuals for several years.…

Oct 5, 2011

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Michael Carnell

Michael Carnell volunteers his time and services as the technical director of Palmetto Technology Hub (PATH), a nonprofit organization with a mission…

Oct 4, 2011

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Madison Manuel

Madison Manuel is a teen that volunteers much of her time with the Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation, whose mission is…

Oct 3, 2011

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Bill and France Moriarty

Bill and France Moriarty are retired and travel around the country full-time in their RV, lending their assistance to Habitat for Humanity…

Sep 30, 2011

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Lawrence Ward

Lawrence Ward volunteers up to 32 hours a week providing quality service for retirees, veterans, military family members and enhancing the education…

Sep 29, 2011

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Sage de Beixedon Breslin

Dr. Sage de Beixedon Breslin has been serving the San Diego, Calif. region as a practicing psychologist for more than two decades…

Sep 28, 2011

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Rodney Cruise

Rodney Cruise is a member of the Halifax Habitat for Humanity board of directors and fundraising committee co-chair. In addition, he hosted…

Sep 27, 2011

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William (Bill) Fitzgerald

William (Bill) Fitzgerald is an avid runner, having completed 65 marathons around the world. Through a chance meeting at a marathon in…

Sep 26, 2011

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Christopher Craig

Throughout the course of the past ten plus years, Christopher Craig has provided dedicated service to the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).…

Sep 23, 2011

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PCU Mississippi SSN 782

The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi, a submarine for the U.S. Navy, has an average of 55 volunteers who together, have accomplished 866…

Sep 22, 2011

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Curt Metzger

Curt Metzger, of the United States Navy’s Blue Angels, volunteers and coordinates volunteers from the Blue Angels squadron for the Habitat for…

Sep 21, 2011

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John and Susie Trautwein

The Will to Live Foundation was established in October 2010 by John and Susie Trautwein in an effort to fight teen suicide…

Sep 20, 2011

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Edward Shiinoki

Edward (Ed) Shiinoki is a volunteer who works in the Division of Interpretation at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Although he is 67…

Sep 19, 2011

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Stacie Blake

Stacie Blake is a volunteer for Community Tampa Bay, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting dialogue and respect among all cultures, religions,…

Sep 16, 2011

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Robert Fellows

Robert Fellows is a volunteer member of The Masonic Angel Foundation (MAF) which provides modest assistance for children who might otherwise fall…

Sep 15, 2011

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Mason Cares

Mason Cares is a group of volunteers that come together each 9/11 in order to honor the memory of the individuals who…

Sep 12, 2011

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Earl Flower

At 85, Earl Flower is retiring from volunteer service after spending more than 1,300 hours giving back to his community since 2002.…

Sep 9, 2011

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Natalie Mohn

Natalie Mohn has been helping the elderly in her neighborhood and community since she was very young. When Natalie was in fifth…

Sep 8, 2011

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Alva Williams

Sep 7, 2011

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Rowland & Fiona Matthews-2

Rowland Matthews and his 15-year-old daughter Fiona didn’t let an earthquake three weeks before they were to leave for Japan with an…

Sep 6, 2011

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Cynthia Rudick

Cynthia Rudick is a licensed therapist and Give an Hour provider who works with veterans from all military branches and the National…

Sep 1, 2011

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Andree Harris

Aug 31, 2011

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Andrée Harris

“I decided to join forces with others to offer specialized, therapeutic and fun-filled activities and events to children with special needs families.…

Aug 30, 2011

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Krystal Muccioli

Ever since Krystal Muccioli was 4 years old she wanted to help others. At 6 years of age while walking in NYC…

Aug 29, 2011

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Tim Jones

The Savannah area struggles with an unusually low high school graduation rate as well as high rates of juvenile delinquency. The Big…

Aug 26, 2011

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Donneth Wedderburn

Donneth Wedderburn is a special person because of her selflessness. Even though she has her own family struggles, she continues to look…

Aug 25, 2011

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James Festi

On top of working two jobs to support his family James Festi volunteers at the Center for Women in Crisis whose mission…

Aug 24, 2011

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Donna Taylor

Aug 22, 2011

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Back Pack Group

Aug 19, 2011

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Gabrielle Custis

Aug 18, 2011

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Lebanon Police Volunteers Johnson

The City of Lebanon Oregon functions through volunteer and paid police support. Volunteers gain appropriate training and are a valuable addition to…

Aug 17, 2011

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Carolyn Cotta

Aug 16, 2011

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Jessica Brookshire

Aug 15, 2011

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Tanya Tull ScD

Aug 12, 2011

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Taryn Davis

Taryn was about to graduate from college in 2007 when her husband/soulmate was killed by a roadside bomb. At the age of…

Aug 11, 2011

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Barbara Drake

In Salt Lake City seniors and retirees take an active role in shaping the community. Barbara Drake is one of these special…

Aug 10, 2011

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Ross Ogden

Ross Ogden has redefined the meaning of volunteerism; for he is helping to shape the entire Red Cross for years to come.…

Aug 9, 2011

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Ellen Smith

Aug 8, 2011