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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…
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First Class Petty Officer Rudy Liverpool not only serves his country in the U.S. Navy, he always has an eye on volunteer…
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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…
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The 6th Engineer Battalion has one of the most demanding jobs in the Army. On top of the normal missions required by…
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Community Tampa Bay is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting dialogue and respect among all cultures, religions and races, through education, advocacy…
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Yushawn Johnson sets a sterling example for youth in his community. As a volunteer with his Boys and Girls Club, he has…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Johnna Switzer
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Jim Knotts
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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.…
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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…
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Chris Marvin
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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…
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Shannon Johnson
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Chicago Cares
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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…
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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…
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Boston Cares
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Kathy Deady
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Stephen Denton Jr.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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First Presbyterian Church of Deland, Florida
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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).…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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).…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“I decided to join forces with others to offer specialized, therapeutic and fun-filled activities and events to children with special needs families.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The City of Lebanon Oregon functions through volunteer and paid police support. Volunteers gain appropriate training and are a valuable addition to…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Tara Lawrence
In 1992 at ten years old Tara Lawrence lost her grandfather to prostate cancer. She was devastated. Tara began volunteering at her…
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Lee Hay
Lee Hay is a volunteer for the Hockanum Valley Community Council, Inc, a private non-profit human services agency for the community in…
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The Ryan Family
The Ryan family believes in giving back to others. It is a value that permeates the family’s life. Parents Linda and Sean…
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Glenn Ousset
At almost 70 years of age Glenn Ousset has been volunteering at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center for the past 30 years.…
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Jack O’Hara
Jack O’Hara is one of the dedicated volunteers who understand the Maryland Food Bank’s mission: to lead the movement and nurture the…
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Maria Machado
Maria Machado works with a community much in need of mentors. She serves as part of the Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents,…
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Sue Kalensky
Luckily for the National Guard and Reservists in and around Brookfield Wisconsin as well as Active Duty posted at Fort McCoy, Give…
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Will Lourcey
Will saw a man on a street corner holding a sign that read: “Need A Meal.” He asked his parents what it…
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Jeremy Henley
Louisiana’s coast has lost nearly 1,900 square miles of land since 1932, increasing risks for local communities, including New Orleans, to flood…
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Throughout the week of July 4, our Daily Point of Light honorees have included individuals and groups who serve our armed forces…
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Jeanine Aversa
As a lead in to this Monday, July 4th, Independence Day, we celebrate our nation and the American people who make up…
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Anna Kunkle
Getting tweens and teens excited about being of service to others can be quite a task. Anna Kunkle, Community Service Coordinator at…
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Ryleigh Katstra
8-year old Virginia native, Ryleigh Katstra was inspired by a food drive project founded by a 16-year old in her hometown of…
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Ross Baldari
JPMorgan’s technology team came together to volunteer their time and expertise at Bushwick Leaders High School in Brooklyn, NY. Ross Baldari, an…
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Rebecca Ackerman
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects 1 in every 110 children and families, characterized by significant deficits in communication, play, and…
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Commitment is an understatement when describing the loyalty of the proud members of the Farmington Police Department Auxiliary of Illinois. Sound police…
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Today’s post is written by Megan Rosker and reposted from her blog Let Children Play. The original post was published on July…
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“I sense the ability to inspire others and create enthusiasm and excitement…and what better challenge than teaching adults as an amateur teacher?…
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Malcolm A. Meyer
Malcolm A. Meyer volunteers his voice and talent for others. In his over 500 pro bono hours of legal work and hundreds…
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Brandon Dunman
Personal outreach and demonstrations of support are really important to keeping the spirits of military troops and their families up around the…
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Joanne Hickox
This story begins more than 10 years ago with one woman’s heart for serving and encouraging others. Having gained the trust of…
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Charles Rubio
Give an Hour Lyman Ward Military Academy, a small military boarding school for students from sixth grade through twelve, is twenty minutes…
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First United Methodist Church of Bunnell
One Sunday in the winter of 2008-2009, Carla Traister walked into church and noticed the evidence of a few homeless people sleeping…
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Lana Whitehead
Throughout her life, today’s Daily Point of Light has connected her passion and skills with her community’s needs. Not only did SWIMkids…
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Allison Deegan
Helping girls write their way to more positive futures Nearly 50% of the high school students in Los Angeles drop out of…
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Karin Rosain
Sometimes volunteering locally can affect change half way around the world. As a public relations expert, Karin Rosain became involved with Lahash…
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Sarah Nadarajan
High school students have notoriously developed a reputation for using their parents as an unlimited ATM machine, seemingly unaware of any financial…
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Andrew Castellano
Andrew Castellano is a native New Mexican who switched careers as a retail salesman to a AmeriCorps VISTA member. Feeling frustrated with his…
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Maria Precht
Maria Precht has dedicated 900 hours to the Junior League of Annapolis, a non-profit organization comprised of women committed to promoting civic…
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Magdelene
Founded by in 1997 by Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest on Vanderbilt’s campus, Magdalene is a residential program for women who have…
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Project Angel Faces
After a terrible car accident that left her body severely wounded, dancer Rhonda Killough, decided to found Project AngelFaces as a part…
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Sleep Train, Inc.
There are nearly 60,000 children in the foster system in California. Many have suffered the effects of neglect, poverty and even abuse.…
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Joe and Elaine Griswold
After years of teaching in the United States, raising two children, enjoying 3 lovely granddaughters, and traveling frequently to Central America, a…
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Debbie Reid
Rich Smith is a dedicated volunteer of the Tonto National Forest. For nearly six years, he has served the public by reducing…
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Rich Smith is a dedicated volunteer of the Tonto National Forest. For nearly six years, he has served the public by reducing…
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Cindy Baczewski
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix had a plan to combat the increases in juvenile crime, gang activity and drug…
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Renee Van Heel
All Fired Up When wildfires devastated her community in 2007 and burned her home, Renee van Heel did not wallow in despair,…
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Cindy Brenneman
Sometimes it is not one action or cause that distinguishes an individual, but rather their instrumental role in establishing the groundwork where…
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Dr. Ken Johnson
Creating One Smile at a Time Dr. Ken Johnson creates smiles that will last a lifetime through the free dental work he…
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South Shore YMCA/Colleen Belcher
Sometimes a seemingly small decision has a big impact. At the South Shore YMCA it all started with the idea for a…
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The Women’s Room Jackie Knowles
A Retreat from Homelessness For the founders of the Women’s Room 1,200 was the magic number. They had to do something for…
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Dr. Naomi Mangatu
It started as a simple proposal. Dr. Naomi Mangatu’s employer was holding a contest. Employees could submit a proposal for a community…
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Rita Pinard
Every dollar counts and Rita Pinard works to help people in her western Oregon community hang on to as much of their…
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Christopher Fought
Sometimes heading out of town provides perspective. In January 2007 a team of volunteers from the small community of Ligonier, Indiana, went…
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Lou Maas
An Inspiring Retirement For nearly twenty years Lou Mass has been a constant presence at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Craig Street…
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Charlie Conklin
A Green Passion Charlie Conklin has been “green” for decades. Anyone involved with environmental protection efforts in Baltimore County knows Charlie. Charlie…
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Troy & Wanda Brown
A Trail of Love Wanda and Troy Brown love each other, love the outdoors and love for others to enjoy experiencing the…
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Scott Doniger
High-Tech Volunteerism Since 2005 Scott Doniger has volunteered nearly 4,300 hours of service for The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC).…
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Carol Moroco
Mentoring One, Impacts Many Carol Moroco was ahead of her time. When she began her banking career she was the only woman…
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Kenneth Rupert
Special Help for Special Education Believing that a strong community is rooted in a thriving educational system Ken Rupert works tirelessly to…
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Ashley McNeill
Ashley McNeill has always felt a responsibility to make a difference in her community. For eight years, Ashley has been involved with…
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Callahan fore
Since Callahan Fore was 10 years old, he has been extremely passionate about service to his community. When Callahan and his high…
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Ann Randall
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John Leinart
John Leinart has served on the board of directors of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley for more than…
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Marcie Green
Marcie Green exemplifies the role of a volunteer. The generosity of her time and desire to help others makes her a huge…
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John West
John West has served Volunteer Mid-South for more than six years. He does everything from reading to children who live in inner-city…
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Marie Alfano
Marie Alfano, a Registered Nurse, realizes the value of helping children and as a volunteer, she has been dedicating time to serving…
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Rich Mullins
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Jennifer Miller
Jennifer Miller is connected to the mission of HandsOn Greater Richmond and Central Virginia Foodbank. Miller volunteers because she wants “to help…
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Virgil Sanford is a volunteer’s volunteer because he serves his community in several ways. He volunteers four to five days a week…
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Jessica Padgett
Jessica is the co-founder and president of the Rotaract Club of Metro Detroit (RCMD). She also is an AmeriCorps member serving as…
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Jim Mackie
Jim Mackie is a volunteer who serves as the Chapter Director for HOPE Worldwide-Jacksonville. Under Jim’s direction, the organization’s Saturday Academy has…
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Maryella Morley
Maryella Morley is a volunteer who assists women in transition. She helps women achieve goals in various fields, including higher education, career…
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Karen Benson
Karen Benson is a key member in the Missouri State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. She also is a case advocate with…
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Pat Peddie
Pat Peddie has been a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County for more than two years. While serving the organization,…
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Donelle Manton
Since starting the Tres Islas Orphanage Fund 23 years ago, Donelle Manton has been working every waking minute to serve the children…
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Mike Penketh
Before his 1993 racecar accident, Mike Penketh was a pilot for a major airline. After the accident, with both arms amputated below…
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Dianne Guillot
In 2009 alone, Dianne Guillot logged in 1,800 volunteer hours. She has served on the Advisory Board of both Retired Senior Volunteer…
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Called to Serve Although Jerry and Shanti Stirret get a great emotional return from volunteering, that’s not why this couple’s life is…
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Kate Garner
Kate Garner began volunteering one day a week with a local hospital. Once Kate saw that there was a need for her…
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Don Allen
For over 20 years, Don Allen has been volunteering with Phoenix Children's Hospital. It’s the volunteer role that Don fills at the…
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Brenda Rhodes
Brenda Rhodes has organized a monthly volunteer shift at the Atlanta Community Food Bank since 2004. On the second Friday of each…
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Shannon DeBra
Giving Animals a Second Chance at Happiness In Cincinnati, Ohio dogs and cats have a voice and a powerful force in Shannon…
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Steven J. Newton
To Serve and Protect: A Retired Law Enforcer Extends His Oath For 25 years, Steven Newton worked in law enforcement. But his…
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Sunshine Roth
Making Sure that Those Who’ve Fought for Us are not Forgotten Sunshine Roth had seen her own husband’s struggles with Post Traumatic…
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Dawn Horney
Children who get their schooling at home often do not have access to the same experiences that other school children do. Holiday…
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Gregg Scott
A Constant Source of Support for Youth Greg Scott has been involved with youth organizations since 1984. His deep dedication to help…
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Gerard Inguagiato
Tax season brings apprehension and anxiety to many people. Filling your taxes can be a daunting and time consuming experience. For hard…
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Rachel Braley
Sewing the Fabric of a Community Knitting is not something you do for instant gratification; it takes time, it takes dedication. Rachel…
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Vi Huynh
Hands On Northeast Ohio (NEO) was founded in Greater Cleveland in 2007, and since its inception Vi Huynh has been invloved. She…
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LaDrene Coyne
Preparing for, and finding a job in this economy is difficult task. Add a disability into the mix, and the obstacles to…
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Lou Nelson
Healing through Engagement Imagine a program that brings together the victim of a crime, the perpetrator and the impacted community to solve…
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Mackenzie Bearup
Six years ago Mackenzie Bearup was diagnosed with a very painful neurological condition called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, one…
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Nancy Carie and Lois Ruppel
Giving Their All – All Year Round For many, the idea of volunteering means finding an issue you care deeply about and…
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Erin Mankus
Denise is barely a teenager, yet her life is already full of adult sized challenges. Every day she watches her mom try…
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Annette Hancock
Annette Hancock is meeting important needs in her community of San Jose, California. Annette has been serving homeless adults, families, and youth…
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Rebecca Evanoff
When disaster struck the small town of Holden, Massachusetts, it was during one of the coldest months of the year. A treacherous…
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The economic recession has not been kind to many, especially the homeless and the charitable organizations that aid them during their time…
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Sejal Hathi is on a mission to empower girls. When she was 15, Sejal was diagnosed with anorexia. She was shocked and…
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Minerva Gonzalez
Minerva Gonzalez is set on creating opportunites for Latinas to pursue higher education. When she was applying to colleges, Minerva was impressed…
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Rev. Jamesetta Ferguson
Reverend Jamesetta Ferguson is increasing the scope of her congregation to impact her community in Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. Ferguson serves as the…
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Gary LaGrange
In January 2008, Army Captain Brian McCall requested support from his friends and family in the United States in providing needed school…
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Rich Puckett
A champion for Big Brothers’ mentorship program, Rich Puckett calls on others to have a direct impact on local youth by taking on the…
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First Lady Michelle Obama said, “When I thought about the things I cared about, the things I was passionate about, service was…
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