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Started as an informal group in 2000 and incorporated in 2002, Cobb Faith Partnership (CFP)'s mission is "Networking Local Faith-Based Outreach Ministries."…
In 1997, the Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council approached Genworth Volunteers, because of their financial and asked them to review and…
Elizabeth Vega was watching the news when she saw the damage Hurricane Katrina had done to New Orleans. She wanted to do…
The Medical Social Work Department of Federal Medical Center Devens (FMCD), a Federal Bureau of Prisons Hospital, has developed a program consisting…
Women under the age of 25 are three times more likely to become victims of sexual assault than any other age group.…
Ramp Access Made Possible by Students (R.A.M.P.S.) is a nonprofit 501©3 community service organization that offers and provides students the opportunity to…
Lindsey Schilling was the first VISTA volunteer to work with the Kinship Navigator Program at FIRSTLINK in Columbus, OH. The Kinship program…
Kathy Baver has been an outstanding mentor in the Governor’s One-on-One mentoring program in Boone, N.C. Baver has been working to help…
Kathy Baver has been an outstanding mentor in the Governor’s One-on-One mentoring program in Boone, NC. Kathy has been working to help…
Ralph Matuska has volunteered at the Poverello Center since January 2005, lending his expertise to our organization as handy-man and problem solver.…
From the nominator: “Ralph has volunteered at the Poverello Center since January 2005, lending his expertise to our organization as handy-man/repair man…
Paul Clolery has been a tireless advocate for the charitable sector through his position as editorial director of the national business publication,…
Nancy Polsin has been an AIMS volunteer since 2000. In that time she has proven herself to be an invaluable asset to…
Kay is a whirlwind of energy and has a list of accomplishments and achievements that proceed her. She has actively been involved…
Dalene Withycombe is a key volunteer for Missoula's Out to Lunch in Caras Park summer series. Out to Lunch is the largest…