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Friends, The word "supper" means different things to different people, but for me it evokes memories of a big Southern fried chicken…
Today we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the causes for which he gave his life. This year,…
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At just 14 years of age, Kevin Chaves in 2010 learned about the destruction the Gerald J Ryan Outreach Center, after the…
Chris Wille is a passionate member of his community. Chris often volunteers his time as a pre-school reader, in the SMART program…
Friends, This weekend, more than 250,000 individuals will honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through hands-on volunteer projects in…
In the summer or 2012 Nelda Copsey took over as the lead coordinator for the Summer Fair Truck Zone; an event she…
Leanne Joyce began her philanthropic work by starting Positive Impact for Kids Inc. at the age of 11. Two years later the…
Peter A. Low has acted as a supportive force in his hometown of West Roxbury, MA and the neighboring communities. He’s been…
The North Richland Hills Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) was created in 2004 to help the elderly, single parents and persons with disabilities…
The Teen Club’ to educate and support young teens with Down syndrome. While there are many programs that focus on young children…
It's National Mentoring Month. Thanks to everyone who mentors, you are making a real difference in individuals lives! Here are ways you…