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On top of working two jobs to support his family James Festi volunteers at the Center for Women in Crisis whose mission…
The City of Lebanon Oregon functions through volunteer and paid police support. Volunteers gain appropriate training and are a valuable addition to…
Points of Light Institute today launched Good & Ready, a national call to action that focuses on emergency preparedness education and encourages…
Friends, From aiding Haitian earthquake survivors to feeding the hungry in local communities to educating peers about environmental issues, young people across…
Taryn was about to graduate from college in 2007 when her husband/soulmate was killed by a roadside bomb. At the age of…
Friends, The Corporation for National and Community Service’s (CNCS) annual Volunteering in America report found volunteers are resolute in their commitment to…
In Salt Lake City seniors and retirees take an active role in shaping the community. Barbara Drake is one of these special…
Ross Ogden has redefined the meaning of volunteerism; for he is helping to shape the entire Red Cross for years to come.…