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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…
Kate Garner began volunteering one day a week with a local hospital. Once Kate saw that there was a need for her…
For over 20 years, Don Allen has been volunteering with Phoenix Children's Hospital. It’s the volunteer role that Don fills at the…
Brenda Rhodes has organized a monthly volunteer shift at the Atlanta Community Food Bank since 2004. On the second Friday of each…
Giving Animals a Second Chance at Happiness In Cincinnati, Ohio dogs and cats have a voice and a powerful force in Shannon…
To Serve and Protect: A Retired Law Enforcer Extends His Oath For 25 years, Steven Newton worked in law enforcement. But his…
Making Sure that Those Who’ve Fought for Us are not Forgotten Sunshine Roth had seen her own husband’s struggles with Post Traumatic…
Children who get their schooling at home often do not have access to the same experiences that other school children do. Holiday…
A Constant Source of Support for Youth Greg Scott has been involved with youth organizations since 1984. His deep dedication to help…