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Planting the seeds of community is something for which 17 year-old Anna Wherry has a passion. In addition to attending high school…
In order for the military to be successful, it is imperative soldiers can rest easy knowing their families are safe and taken…
With her strong passion to help others and devotion to volunteer work, Farrah Overman has made a huge, lasting impact in her…
When many can barely make time for themselves, Corey Castillo, has found time to do something special for others. Already a busy…
Leadership Southwestern is one of three service learning organizations at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. Leadership Southwestern addresses many needs for the…
Kindness Counts is a hands-on service organization located in Conneticut in which middle school students volunteer their time to help homebound seniors,…
Joshua Schara is a member of St. John's Evangelical Church in North Freedom, WI. His program, Project READ (Reading Equipment for America's…
Many of us make promises to God in times of crisis. But how many of us actually keep those promises? Look no…
All over the country, elderly are struggling to carry out their daily routines due to lack of transportation. Attending medical appointments, getting…
Anne Marie Helbling organized the Wounded Warrior Celebration for wounded soldiers and their families from Fort Sam Houston’s Brooks Army Medical Center.…
Florence G. Phillips, a former Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer, is the founder/director of the ESL (English as a Second Language) In-Home…
Jack Beach is a very accomplished runner. But by addressing high rates of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease through running, his impact on…