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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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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Barbara Kirchner

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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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Alanna Wall

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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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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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Tracy Thomas

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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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Karen Groves

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Zachary Watson

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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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Laura Saldivar

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Merle Turitz

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Andy Nelson

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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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Eileen Bostwick

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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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Dallisa Hocking

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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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Mary Keller

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Joyce Raezer

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Nicole Farrell

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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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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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Kathy Roth Douquet

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Bonnie Carroll

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The Volunteer Center of Bergen County

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Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin

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Mark Smith

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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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Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz

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Shannon Johnson

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Ardie Walser

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Kate Sylvester

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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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New York Cares

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Sherri Brown

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Carmelita Rood

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Seattle Works

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Robert Reeg

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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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Hands On Greater Portland

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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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Lan Diep

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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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Spencer Kympton

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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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HandsOn Central Ohio

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Robert Verhey

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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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Admiral Norb Ryan

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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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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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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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Sandra Testo-Michaud

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Rhonda Justice-Cataldo

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Peggy Simpson

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Myraline Morris Whitaker

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Monica Orluk

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Cora White

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Lynne Robinson

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Ann Solorio Brownwell

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Jean Schoen

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Donna Holmes

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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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Tim McLoone

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Douglas Jensen

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Annie Wignall

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Anne Voyles

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Anna Rodriguez

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Ahndrea Blue

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Mike Norris

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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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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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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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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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Alva Williams

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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…

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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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Andree Harris

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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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Donna Taylor

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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…

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Carolyn Cotta

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Jessica Brookshire

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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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Ellen Smith

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Sherri Crawford

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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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Charles Bell

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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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Krista Kasper

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Mary Ward

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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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Maureen Seipp

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Bob Rollins

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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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21st Signal Brigade

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Della Stolsworth

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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At an age when most children are discovering their gifts, Ashraya Ananthanarayanan is using her’s to change the world. Only 8 years…

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Jeannie Gallina

When people are in an impossible situation, they look for someone to lead them out of their circumstance. However, not even Jeannie…

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Andrew Runyan

The College of William and Mary chapter of The Campus Kitchens Project is making an inspiring difference in the Williamsburg, Virginia community.…

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Allison Nichols

Allison Nichols is all for the color pink, at least when it comes to raising awareness, promoting education and fundraising on behalf…

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Catherine Aker

Not all meals are created equal. This is especially true for young children in homeless shelters. Seeing this, Catherine Aker, a shy…

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Abigail Groff

Abigail Groff unites women across generations. Through her work as chapter president for Stanford University’s GlamourGals chapter, Abigail inspires and organizes her…

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Adam Brody

Recruiting volunteers for a non-profit event can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned professional. However, when Adam Brady stepped…

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Jacob Liberman

At twelve, Jacob Liberman stood apart as a volunteer planting trees and, two years later, is using his enthusiasm and organizational ability…

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Breanna McGowan

Breanna McGowan has the heart of a missionary. While volunteering at Outreach orphanage in Ghana for Projects Aboard, she genuinely cared for…

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Kittie Caston

With a smile on her face, Kittie Caston happily accepts whatever challenges are before her, and she embraces others for their abilities,…

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Nicole Muller

Any other ordinary 16-year-old high school junior would be more worried about other tasks like what to wear to prom or what…

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Grant Reed

A Mobile Health Clinic Manned by Med Students Hits the Streets of Illinois Although he’s still in school to become a doctor,…

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Alison Bradford Gorrie

A visionary has sight for a cause, Allison Bradford Gorrie can relate. She may be visually impaired, but Allison sees the impact…

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Adner Marcelin

When dealing with the well being of the community, Adner Marcelin has no boundaries. A friend once told him that he could…

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Todd Schmidt

Todd Schmidt knows sacrifice. As a U.S. Army Soldier of 13 years, he dedicates every day of his life to serving his…

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Grace, Sharon and Eric Li

In May 2008 when Grace, Sharon, and Eric Li observed the terrible disaster caused by a large earthquake in China, they founded…

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Gloria Owczarski

One of the greatest gifts a volunteer can give is not just a dollar, a lesson, or a bit of their time,…

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Betsy Beckmann

Betsey Beckmann will literally give you the clothes off of her back. In fact, she has. With a smile, she has given…

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Carly and Molly Houlahan

Carly and Molly Houlahan have learned how to overcome problems and use their tribulations to inspire change with their honey selling business…

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Alyssa Hersey

Alyssa Hersey is a perfect example that change can start with anyone, anywhere, at anytime. A young teen that excels at her…

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George Saidah

George Saidah has used a pastime of his and has invented a program where children with special needs, specifically those with the…

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Kristen McDonalds

In 2004, three youth, all under 9 years old, decided that they were going to help the United Nations meet the Millennium…

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Linda Prout

Linda Prout’s full-fledged devotion of her time, energy and inspiring work ethic directly resulted in thousands of children across the Gulf Coast…

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Dayna Hilton

Dayna Hilton is an amazing fire safety advocate. Hilton, a certified Fire and Life Safety Educator II and Firefighter II, volunteers with…

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Carole Moore-Biggio

Carole Moore-Biggio of New Hampshire exemplifies the power of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things. When her brother, Brian Moore, was deployed to…

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Tyler McGee

As if Tyler McGee’s senior year in high school wasn’t busy enough, he has added visiting the sick and elderly, teaching reading…

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Anthony Webb is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Boys Speak Out, Inc. Boys speak out is a non-profit created…

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There is no recycling center in the city of Gypsum, KS, so Southeast of Saline High School is supporting recycling in the…

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The Greenfield Tri-County Neighborhood Watch serves to assist law enforcement and the citizens of the community in the reporting of criminal activities…

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Stephanie Voss volunteers in the marketing department at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, where the goal is to spark children’s learning through play.…

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The First Robotics Competition Team 340 worked to raise money to purchase a new bed for ill and injured children in their…

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The debate about healthcare is on everyone’s tongue these days. However, Jack McConnell, decided to give me than lip service, and took…

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Peggy Burns

Tax season has never been a celebration for many. Imagine after crunching numbers for the whole day then volunteering to provide tax…

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Mallory serves as executive director for The Big Event at Texas A & M University. The mission of The Big Event is…

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When Hilary Sheinbaum graduated from Coral Glades High School in 2006, she had completed 1,167 community service hours. She participated in fundraisers,…

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At 26 years old, Apollo Poetry has combined hip hop, poetry and education to reach the young and the young at heart.…

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The Surprise Fire Department Crisis Response volunteers provide immediate crisis intervention on calls dispatched by the Phoenix, Ariz. alarm room. They provide…

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Nita Mosby-Henry founded The Kaleidoscope Project in Denver, Co. in 2007 to address two major needs in her community. First, to recude…

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Children growing up in poverty stricken neighborhoods surrounded by violence, drugs and ignorance are vulnerable to a variety of negative outcomes, from…

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Since 2007, Desiree Williams has reached beyond her nation’s borders to address educational, vocational, motivational and spiritual issues in the adoloescent community…

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Michele Fischer

Michele (Shellie) Fischer devotes her time to generating funding for rare genetic disorders, collecting building materials for patient accomodations and sending computers…

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David Gagne

There are thousands of children who sleep on the floor, not because they want to, but because they have no place else…

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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (Newport Division) is solidifying America’s future by educating our young about the endless possibilities of having a…

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Pauline Abeyta offers clothes to the homeless along with a healthy dose of compassion through the organization The Clothing Room. As a…

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Michaela Patoilo

At a young age, Michaela Patoilo has already made an immense impact on her community through spending her time improving local schools.…

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Megan Compton

As a lover of animals, Megan Compton has worked to improve and extend the lives of animals by bridging the gap between…

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In an effort to alleviate the struggles of families burdened with job loss, reduced hours, and tight financial situations, Agnes Lynch founded,…

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“I started working with kids in the neighborhood because I realized that they are our future, and like Martin Luther King, Jr.…

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The holiday season is an especially tough time for families that are struggling. In Curtis Bay, an industrial part of Baltimore, Md.,…

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Jeannette Barnes

Jeanette Barnes coordinates and operates weekly off-site adoption events at a local Arkansas Petsmart store. About 50 Sundays a year, she drives…

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Beverly Talanian

Beverly Talanian has contributed more than 2,300 hours of volunteer service as the unofficial librarian at the Joplin Youth Center since October…

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Barbara Price Boles

Our past can sometimes be the greatest gift we can give to the future. Few people recognize this as much as Barbara…

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NICHOLAS MENDEZ

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Jonathan Liu

As a high school student, Jonathan Liu was anything but ordinary. He traveled to the He Bei province in China every summer…

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Elle Bacon

Elle has been volunteering with special needs kids for eight years and she’s only 16. Over her years as a volunteer, she…

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Janice Strizver

For many residents living in Southern California, the firestorm of 2007 was a devastating time. More than 1,100 homes were burned, including…

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Svetlana Kim

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Victoria Glidden

Even though her family does not have much, Victoria Glidden, an 11-year-old from Boston, MA, does everything she can to improve the…

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Joy Wright

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Anna Wherry

Planting the seeds of community is something for which 17 year-old Anna Wherry has a passion. In addition to attending high school…

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Andrea Aitken

In order for the military to be successful, it is imperative soldiers can rest easy knowing their families are safe and taken…

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Farrah Overman

With her strong passion to help others and devotion to volunteer work, Farrah Overman has made a huge, lasting impact in her…

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Corey Castillo

When many can barely make time for themselves, Corey Castillo, has found time to do something special for others. Already a busy…

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Leadership Southwestern

Leadership Southwestern is one of three service learning organizations at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. Leadership Southwestern addresses many needs for the…

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Kindness Counts

Kindness Counts is a hands-on service organization located in Conneticut in which middle school students volunteer their time to help homebound seniors,…

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Project READ

Joshua Schara is a member of St. John's Evangelical Church in North Freedom, WI. His program, Project READ (Reading Equipment for America's…

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Rosa Griffith

Many of us make promises to God in times of crisis. But how many of us actually keep those promises? Look no…

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Bill Chaloux

All over the country, elderly are struggling to carry out their daily routines due to lack of transportation. Attending medical appointments, getting…

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Anne Marie Helbling

Anne Marie Helbling organized the Wounded Warrior Celebration for wounded soldiers and their families from Fort Sam Houston’s Brooks Army Medical Center.…

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Florence Phillips

Florence G. Phillips, a former Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer, is the founder/director of the ESL (English as a Second Language) In-Home…

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Jack Beach

Jack Beach is a very accomplished runner. But by addressing high rates of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease through running, his impact on…

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Jennifer Ogburn

For Jennifer Ogburn, convincing others to get involved in their communities is almost as much fun as getting involved herself. “My friends…

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Denny Collins

Ashley House primarily functions as a transitional home for children who need a step from acute hospital care to home. They are…

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Mary Lowe

Mary Lowe has worked with the Gwendolyn Wilkes Rainbow Center for the past six years. As a volunteer Administrative Assistant for the…

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Keri Jucha

When Keri Jucha was 10 years old, she was rushed to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego after of week of what…

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Priya Sathaye

Priya Sathaye has been volunteering with the Sunday Friends Program since August of 2006. Sunday Friends is a nonprofit organization that runs…

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Scott Van Duzer

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NELLY ARIAS

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Jody Fazzano

Jody Fazzano is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master's degree in social work and is qualified to counsel people with…

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Joan Mulloney

Joan is a relentless animal rescuer and spends quite a lot of time assisting in the rescue, care and placement of homeless…

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The Huscroft Family

Four years ago, while leaving for the Kentucky Derby, the Huscrofts first heard the story of thoroughbred racing champion Afleet Alex and…

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Shelby Kelley

Every day I see people in need, they are walking down the street. There are 2 and 3 families living in one…

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Zach and Thomas Eller

This is story is about Zach and Thomas Ellers’ volunteer work: “We have always loved animals and have gotten dog food for…

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Ellen Dean

Ellen Dean addresses the need to educate new generations of children in the age old use for books, opening their minds to…

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Skiffytown League of Heroes

Here is one "super" group of volunteers, Skiffytown League of Heroes, superheroes helping charities. “Skiffytown League of Heroes (SLOH) began when a…

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SCS Helpline Volunteers

From the nominator: “The SCS HelpLine Volunteers are an extraordinary group of volunteers who show daily their commitment to community involvement and…

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Richard Miles

This Richard Miles’ story of service: “I first came across HorsePower at my college in New Hampshire. Once I got started, I…

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Florence Phillips

Florence G. Phillips, a former Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer, is the founder/director of the ESL (English as a Second Language) In-Home…

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Nadia Serhani

This is Nadia Serhani’s service story: “Poverty can lead to unthinkable things. After returning from a military training camp where I met…

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Melissa Wall & Robin Moylan

“Dr. Harben was our vet for 3 years and we saw a strong need to further assist him in any way we…

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Mary Brummet

Be inspired to serve by Mary Brummet’s volunteer story: “I volunteer at Council on Aging's Adult day care weekly and encourage other…

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Mary Ferguson

Please read an inspiring volunteer story about Mary Ferguson, RN.: “Ms. Mary Doris Ferguson, RN, a resident of our lovely city of…

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Michael Murry, Ph.D.

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Francesca Enea

Francesca Enea is a junior student athlete for the University of Florida. Her passions fall somewhere between volunteering within the community and…

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Kennedy Kulish

This is Kennedy Kulish’s story: “I raise money for children with special hearts and defects on behalf of my awesome baby brother…

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Jason Watkins

This is Jason Watkins volunteer story: “I volunteer as a mentor at P.K. Yonge K-12 school as part of C.A.M.P. Gator. I…

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Gary Maxworthy

This is Gary Maxworthy's story of service: "After my wife passed away I wanted to give back and volunteered for VISTA, the…

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Arlan Berglass

After volunteering for 211, Arlan realized that there just are not enough social service organizations to go around. It occurred to him…

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Terri Munson

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Operation Medical Libraries

Operation Medical Libraries (OML) collects and distributes current medical textbooks and journals through a partnership with American medical schools, hospitals, and physicians…

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Kenneth Prather

Kenneth Prather is on disability retirement due to a chronic disorder called Ankylosing Spondylitis. He was also severely hurt in 1998, resulting…

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Hanna Richardson

Fourteen year old Hanna Richardson has shown distinction through her volunteerism to help the Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation. Hanna suffers from this…

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Joy Amuedo

Joy Amuedo volunteers with the Columbia Community Garden Coalition as a garden manager for the St. Joseph Street garden in Columbia, Missouri.…

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Lailah Muwwakkil

Ms. Lailah A. Muwwakkil is the Director and Founder of L’ S O A R the acronym originally stood for Ladies-Striving, Overturning,…

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Don & Nell Wilson

Don and Nell Wilson explain their motivation for service in a scripture quote, "to whom much is given, much is expected" and…

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Knight Nonprofit Center

After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, many of the nonprofit agencies in the Mississippi area were homeless. The aftermath of the storm…

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William Fuller

William "Dalton" Fuller is seventeen years old and attends Kinston High School in Kinston, AL. He will be graduating as an honor…

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Elvis Cintra

Mr. Elvis Cintra and his wife, Victoria Cintra, have served MIRA since late 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast of…

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Kirsten Dively

Kirsten Dively has been a part of the high school Service Program since she was a freshman. She has accumulated more than…

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Joshua Williams

At the tender age of five, Joshua became passionate about assisting the needy after viewing “Feed the Children.” He was in disbelief…

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Adam Macksoud

For the past five years, Mr. Adam Macksoud, Deputy Department Head of the Autonomous and Defensive Systems Department of the Naval Undersea…

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Elizabeth Kerns

From the nominator: “Elizabeth Kern has been a mentor in the UMC Mentoring and Caring Program for three years. Initially, I matched…

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Carylsue Evanhoff

Carylsue Evanoff started volunteering at the Waterford Senior Center for the Focus Hope Food Program and Food Bank in 1991. For the…

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Haley Lynch & Katie Vahle

Haley Lynch, age 11, and her friend Katie Vahle, age 12, started a youth volunteer group called H & K’s Service Paws…

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Oylan Dong

Oylan Dong founded Project Outstanding Youth (Project OY) and completed these projects, among many others. She is dedicated to serving disadvantaged children…

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Addie Mix

Addie is the co-founder and Executive Director of a voluntary organization titled “Reclaim A Youth” (RAY). She has been at the helm…

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Kathryn Marin

Kathryn Marin is the founder and executive director of a mobile recreation unit called CJ's Bus. After her own experience with a…

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Mike Heikes

We know that life is full of lessons. Some we learn the easy way, some the hard way. Mike Heikes was riding…

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Andrea Walker

Andrea Walker has been a dedicated member of the Special Olympics Georgia family for more than a year. She first volunteered for…

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St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mission for Christ

Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church was established in 1843 and soon after, the first school was built. St. Peter’s School has grown from…

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Penny Henderson

Penny Henderson is an extremely valuable volunteer in the United States Army Garrison-Yongsan (USAG-Yongsan) community. She began volunteering for the Army Community…

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Marie Alfano

Marie L. Alfano, a case management nurse consultant at Aetna’s Cranbury, NJ office leads a life of service to her community. Inspired…

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June Holmes-Sloan

June Holmes-Sloan, a top level career executive, meshes her management skills with her deep love for nursing home patients by managing the…

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Special Team Always Ready with Smiles (STARS)

Since 1996, the Family Renew community's town Secret Attic Thrift Shop has been supported by the Special Team Always Ready with Smiles…

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Millie Samples

Millie Samples began interning at the State Attorney Victim Services Program, but eventually became a devoted volunteer to the crime victims that…

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John Canakaris

Dr. John Canakaris has volunteered at the Free Medical Clinic in Flagler County for more than three years. Before Dr. Canakaris, there…

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Hyundai Diversity Action Team

The Hyundai Diversity Action Team is a group of nearly one hundred Hyundai Team Members that donate their time, energy and money…

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Kiwanis Clubs of Volusia and Flagler Counties

The Kiwanis Clubs of Volusia and Flagler Counties held the First Annual Kids Safety Fair, which was located at six different locations…

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Wesley & Donna Hankes

Wesley and Donna Hankes devote their time and efforts to Disaster Relief Operations and Events. They are on-call twenty four hours a…

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Lisa Doig

Lisa Doig leads a community organization that was established to improve communications and disaster preparedness and response in the Hispanic community in…

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Kayla Drummond

Kayla M. Drummond has taken part in a variety of volunteer efforts in her Deltona, FL community. She has served one year…

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Sew Many Memories

Sew Many Memories creates Memory Bears and heart shaped pillows for bereaved family members. With the help of hospice counselors, a bereaved…

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Gina Marie Incandela

Gina Marie Incandela is a 6 year old girl who donates her time and performances to various charitable organizations and causes on…

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Jonece Layne

While many children Jonece’s age prefer playing video games or watching reality TV during their free time, 12 year old Jonece Layne…

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Clearwater Xtreme Teen Volunteers Program

The Clearwater Xtreme Teens impacted the community of Prince George's County through their dedicated efforts to support the environment. Last year, 104…

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Santino Rosanova

Santino Rosanova was a high school senior at DeMatha Catholic High School in 2007 when he began looking for a way to…

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Rachel Moore

Rachel Moore has been volunteering at the Red Cross for six years. She has contributed ninety-six hours each month every June, July…

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Kyle Wurtzel

Kyle has done a lot for the GlamourGals organization. GlamourGals is a 501©3 nonprofit whose mission is to foster compassionate learning in…

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Florida Hospital of DeLand

Florida Hospital of DeLand adopts the neediest families at Christmas time each year at the House Next Door. The entire staff of…

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Buckmasters

Buckmasters has dedicated 21 years of service to help make dreams come true for children and adults with serious illnesses who do…

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John Dautel

Jack Dautel has been a faithful volunteer with the Aid to Inmate Mothers (AIM) program for more than 12 years. He has…

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Carol Sasek

Carol Sasek is dedicated to the students of Southwestern Middle School. She has served not only as a math teacher, but also…

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Miguel Palacio

Miguel Palacio volunteers to serve youth in the Maryland area. For the past five years, he has served as a Flag and…

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James Bacher

James W. Bacher has served as a staff volunteer with Lake Erie International Model United Nations (LEIMUN) for the past 13 years.…

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William D. Henderson, Jr.

William D. “Bill” Henderson is an active volunteer Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) and Advanced Life Support Provider with the Northumberland County Rescue…

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Laura Winking

Laura Winking is self-employed with small business and is also the President of DAWG (Douglas Animal Welfare Group) in 2008. DAWG is…

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The Birthday Club

The Birthday Club is a group of children who ask for cash donations rather than gifts for their birthdays and donate the money…

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Faith Coleman

Faith Coleman held the first Flagler-County Free Clinic session in early 2005 with 6 volunteers. Now in 2007, Faith has helped build…

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Gwendolyn Matthews

PC Seniors was founded in 1990 to train senior citizens with no knowledge of how to use a personal computer. They were…

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Chad Gaines

It’s been said there’s a thin line between comedy and tragedy…well, Chad Gaines crosses that line with the speed and accuracy of…

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Michelle Boisclair

Michelle has been a volunteer mentor with the Western Youth Network (WYN) since July 2006. Michelle has spent over thirty hours a…

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Michelle Cadieux

Michelle Cadieux volunteers her time to assist the Minneapolis community. Her service varies in focus and includes but is not limited to…

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Germaine Lawrence

Germaine Lawrence is a senior at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School and has been volunteering since July 2006. Germaine’s scope…

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Caroline Bond

Caroline has been serving as a volunteer mentor with the Western Youth Network (WYN) since August 2005. She has truly devoted herself…

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Kevin Bishop

Kevin Bishop is a junior at Northview High School in Dothan, AL. He began volunteering when he was in the seventh grade…

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John Aquilino

John Aquilino has become the steadfast and loyal volunteer crossing guard for Hyattsville Elementary School and St. Jerome School. Daily, hundreds of…

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Mariam Todd

Mariam enjoyed a happy childhood and her family life provided the opportunity to learn to give back to the community from an…

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Don LaChance

Don LaChance, Senior Director of Inbound Quality Logistics at C&S Wholesale Grocers, had a deep commitment of time and talent for The…

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Carma Gilligan

Carma Gilligan is an extraordinary volunteer. She is an extremely committed board member of the Downtown BID and has served on two…

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Madison Lewandowski

Madison’s idea: Why not have all the kids in our community clear out their closets and rooms, come together and sell their…

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Zachary Haines

Zachary has been a volunteer for the Activity Department at Manatawny Manor for two years. The facility is a 133 bed Nursing…

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LaQuisha Hall

LaQuisha Hall is currently a Professor of Literacy at Knowledge Achievement Success Academy: College Prep. She especially likes being a teacher because…

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Dallas Jessup

Dallas Jessup is a 16 year old senior at St. Mary's Academy in Portland, OR. As an amazing 13 year old, Dallas…

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Brea Thomas

Brea Thomas started working on a Habitat for Humanity home site in April 2007, the first month she was eligible under Habitat…

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Floy Newman

Since November 2003, Floy Newman has volunteered as a literacy tutor with READ/Orange County's Working for Inmate Literacy Now (WIN) program. WIN…

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Beverly Wittenborn

Beverly Wittenborn began her career in community service as Junior Service league Provisional Member more than 28 years ago. She served in…

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Nicholas Skerven

The Holler Park Pavilion project involved removing years of grime from the first floor and renovating the kitchen with new flooring, cabinets,…

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Stefanie Sunderland

Stefanie, a longtime resident of the Cincinnati Northside neighborhood, has been a volunteer and activist for many years. As one of the…

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Betty Smith

“If a person is in need and calls me, I will be there,” is a volunteer commitment that Betty Smith made and…

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Robert Simon

Robert Simon first came to the Kings County Commission on Aging Adult Day Care in Hanford, CA to request respite for himself.…

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Jo Sanders

On July 5, 1965, Nashville Memorial Hospital opened its doors to the community. The Women's Auxiliary had already been functional for over…

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Edna Mae Rose

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), is a not for profit volunteer program of the Corporation for National and Community Service,…

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Roy Rockhold

Roy Rockholt, a retired senior volunteer from Porterville, CA, conceived, organized and put into motion a daily free lunch program in his…

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Shalondria Wardlow

Ms. Wardlow is an employee of the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Lompoc, CA. She is the epitome of a true volunteer…

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June Young

When people are looking for volunteer projects, they don’t usually consider caring for an AIDS patient or watching television with someone who’s…

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Holly Thomas

Holly Thomas has devoted countless hours of her personal time forging stronger bonds between the Korean and American cultures through a number…

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Doug Singleton

Doug Singleton and the Miracle League of Montgomery are connected hand-in-hand. Without Doug there would be no Miracle League as we know…

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Meredith Rowe

Meri has dedicated herself to assisting and befriending the children, parents and staff at Ronald McDonald House in Memphis, TN. Certainly in…

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Shelle Winkler

Shelle Winkler is a bubbly, enthusiastic and inspiring person that has more to give than she knows. Her volunteer work and attitude…

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Justin Resnick

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of this neurological disorder,…

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Robert “Bob” Ramsey

Robert “Bob” Ramsey utilizes his skills and talents to mobilize resources to make his community of Montgomery, AL a better place. Leading…

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Christen Picot

The Pediatric Chemo Pal Mentor program for children and teens breaks through the isolation, chaos and loneliness of chemotherapy and other cancer…

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Alana Mailes

As a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley, Alana recently completed her senior year at La Cañada High School where she…

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Amanda Lamunyon

Amanda has been involved with the Children’s Miracle Network family for 3 years. She is a remarkable teenager with a huge heart…

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Alexandra Kline

Alexandra Kine is a part of Mentoring ToDAY and began her mentoring relationship with her mentee in January 2007. She had previously…

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Daniel Kent

In eighth grade, Daniel worked at his public library teaching senior citizens and young children computer and Internet skills. After class, a…

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Jeff Davis High School Humanitarian Club

The young men and women of Jeff Davis Humanitarian Club guided by their incredible teacher, Edvique Kerr, made the decision to adopt…

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Charlie Holtsford

Charlie has served on a number of mission projects both local and overseas and has seen firsthand the impact of helping others.…

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Matthew Fitzner

Matt Fitzner’s has been an integral part of the Chemo Pal Program at the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) for three and a…

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Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services

Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services (G.I.V.S.) has been helping Goodwill promote its mission since August 1980. The purpose of this volunteer organization is…

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Kirsten Coleman

Kirsten began her project with therapy dogs three years ago. Her father suffered a severe stroke which left him paralyzed on his…

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Marvin Wiedeman Jr.

Marvin Wiedeman is an outstanding volunteer for Douglas County, KS Emergency Management, who has provided volunteer services throughout Douglas County for 30+…

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M.J. Simmons

Michael J. Simmons is currently a sophomore at Manual High School. He will be a member of the first graduating class (2011)…

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Silda Wall

Silda Wall is the Founding Board Chair of Children for Children. Children for Children (CFC) is a New York not-for-profit founded by…

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Michael Simmons

Over the past 30 years, Mr. Simmons has worked closely with community organizations with an emphasis on youth leadership. He is the…

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Marion Weber

Marion Weber is a volunteer who delivers mail to patients at Skyline Medical Center. She has the brightest, cheeriest voice and loves…

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Shamika Lee

Shamika Lee took her eighth grade teacher seriously when she told her students that "to whom much is given, much is required."…

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Avinash Janakiraman

In addition to being a Principal Consultant for software development, Avinash Janakiraman is an active volunteer for the CSR group at SAP…

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Sao Paolo, Brazil GE Volunteers Council

The GE Volunteers council in Sao Paolo created an unusual Ecologic soap factory thanks to a grant provided by the employee and…

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Jo Ann Hernandez

Jo Ann has worked with New York Cares for over 10 years in the role of team leader in which she assists…

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Annette Roberts

Annette Roberts works in the Network Management department of Aetna in Milwaukee, WI. Outside of the office she chooses to work with…

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David Rockwell

In addition to running Rockwell Group, an award winning, cross-disciplinary 250-person architecture and design firm, David Rockwell has spent the last several…

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Bridie McNamara

Bridie McNamara is a lifelong volunteer and regularly uses vacation time to carry out her volunteer activities. Bridie dedicates anywhere between 15-20…

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Thomas Galizia

“No” is not an answer Tom Galizia understands. When he wants something done, he finds a way to get it done. It…

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Maria La Torre

Maria La Torre has focused her volunteer efforts in the GE focus areas of Education and the Environment. Maria developed/organized weekly hands-on…

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Mary Ann McElhiney

Connecticut’s Hartford communities have been blessed by the passion and commitment of Mary Ann McElhiney to help those in need. She has…

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Rathish Balakrishman

Rathish Balakrishnan is the Editor-in-Chief of Sattva, a monthly e-magazine focusing on the social sector in Karnataka. Every month, Sattva focuses on…

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David Harmon

Best Buy employee David Harmon has volunteered as both a coach and league representative for the Maple Valley Junior Football Association based…

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Christy V. Conk

Christy is a Cast Member in Animal Program at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Through her role at Disney, Christy takes care…

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Cedar Rapids GE Volunteers Council

From the nominator: “Many of us are aware of the unfortunate disaster that struck the heart of Iowa at the beginning of…

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Cynthia Ward

ALS is a progressive neurological disease that robs its victims of their ability to walk, talk, swallow and eventually breathe. Cynthia Ward…

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Lane Reul

Lane Reul is well known in Missoula, MT for unselfish dedication and service to the citizens of the state of Montana through…

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John Plourde

John Plourde is often asked why he chose to volunteer. He advises that after he retired from the U.S. Navy as a…

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Elmore & Doris Pillsbury

Elmore and Doris Pillsbury have delivered Meals on Wheels each Friday for 26 years to seniors in Acton, MA. In that time,…

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Svyatoslav Petrov

Svyatoslav Petrov is an outstanding young man who is very dedicated to community service. He developed a program called PAN International that…

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Madeline Patterson

Madeline Patterson has lived her life as an example to others, often donating her time to help others who are less fortunate…

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Joe O’Loughlin

Joe O'Loughlin was born in Missoula, MT and served 4 years in the United States Navy. He retired as vice president of…

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Lorraine Mikulak

Lorraine Mikulak, a four year RSVP floor captain volunteer at Cathedral Towers, makes it her daily mission to reach out to the…

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George Mikla

For the last six years the ninth grade students at L’Anse Creuse High School in Michigan have taken part in the Ann…

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Jessica Merar

Rather than merely accepting the death of her mother and moving on with her life, Jessica Merar felt the need to take…

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Michelle McLaughlin

Michelle McLaughlin has been the BN FRG leader for 112th Signal Battalion, Sustainment Brigade for one year. During that time she has…

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Virginia Anne McCarty

In only two and a half years since becoming a V.I.P.S. with the Vacaville Police Department on March 16, 2005, Virginia Ann…

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Kat Lanigan

Kat Lanigan, co-chair of the Kids Serve Too National Kid’s Advisory Board, worked hard to get the Warner Bros Looney Tune characters,…

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The Robert A. Jamieson School

Robert A. Jamieson School students, ages 15-21 years old, come to the blood center once a week throughout the school year to…

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Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson is a Cal State University, Long Beach graduate student majoring in Public Administration and Business Operations. In addition, to his…

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Marjorie Hislop

Marjorie “Marge” Hislop has been planning educational programs for OASIS Education Center for almost 12 years. OASIS Education Center offers challenging programs…

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Carl Lee Hicks Jr.

While driving through downtown Medina one afternoon, all traffic had stopped. Carl Lee Hicks, Jr. got out of his truck to see…

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Jim & Judy Goodwin

Judy and Jim Goodwin have been volunteers with the Southwest Interfaith Neighborhood Outreach Program for 19 years and 7 years respectively. Southwest…

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Kate Dineen

Kate is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member and instructor. CERT is a nationally certified 28-hour course that teaches individuals to…

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Wayne Deaver

Wayne Deaver is an invaluable member of three Douglas County Emergency Management Volunteer organizations: Douglas County Auxiliary Communications Team (ACT), Skywarn, and…

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Joe Coikon

Through his volunteer service as both a museum docent and Public Affairs Officer at the Midway, Joe is an exceptional advocate for…

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Fred Zastrow

Fred Zastrow, a retired barber, has been a volunteer with the Lakewood Police Department since December 1986, wearing several different hats during…

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Sue Young

Sue Young has worked at Sun for nearly 20 years and has always been interested in improving women’s’ lives. Last fall, she…

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Amy Wurst

Amy owns two dogs who are trained to be volunteers for the “Delta Society,” in the R.E.A.D. program based on youth literacy,…

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Kaye Woodworth

Kaye Woodworth has fed the homeless, provided blankets for newborns, tutored adult in literacy, acted in community theater projects, served in her…

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Richard Wachenheim

Richard is a Resource Management Regional Steward who was able to make spectacular strides on several new programs or systems by implementing…

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Lewis Thomas

Lewis is a member of the Westover High School Engineering Academy and currently has a 3.91 GPA, ranking him 14th out of…

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Kay Stickle

Kay’s volunteer work truly makes a difference for patients, families and professionals who encounter her, as she understands that anxiety reduction is…

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Hal Stern

Hal Stern volunteers as a board member, head manager and team manager with the New Jersey Devils youth hockey club. His volunteer…

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Marc Schmidt