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Marie L. Alfano, a case management nurse consultant at Aetna’s Cranbury, NJ office leads a life of service to her community. Inspired…
The salespeople at different auto dealerships participate in an ongoing payroll deduction to provide food, fun and presents during a holiday celebration…
June Holmes-Sloan, a top level career executive, meshes her management skills with her deep love for nursing home patients by managing the…
Since 1996, the Family Renew community's town Secret Attic Thrift Shop has been supported by the Special Team Always Ready with Smiles…
Millie Samples began interning at the State Attorney Victim Services Program, but eventually became a devoted volunteer to the crime victims that…
Dr. John Canakaris has volunteered at the Free Medical Clinic in Flagler County for more than three years. Before Dr. Canakaris, there…
The Hyundai Diversity Action Team is a group of nearly one hundred Hyundai Team Members that donate their time, energy and money…
The Kiwanis Clubs of Volusia and Flagler Counties held the First Annual Kids Safety Fair, which was located at six different locations…
Wesley and Donna Hankes devote their time and efforts to Disaster Relief Operations and Events. They are on-call twenty four hours a…
Lisa Doig leads a community organization that was established to improve communications and disaster preparedness and response in the Hispanic community in…
Kayla M. Drummond has taken part in a variety of volunteer efforts in her Deltona, FL community. She has served one year…
Sew Many Memories creates Memory Bears and heart shaped pillows for bereaved family members. With the help of hospice counselors, a bereaved…
Gina Marie Incandela is a 6 year old girl who donates her time and performances to various charitable organizations and causes on…
While many children Jonece’s age prefer playing video games or watching reality TV during their free time, 12 year old Jonece Layne…
The Clearwater Xtreme Teens impacted the community of Prince George's County through their dedicated efforts to support the environment. Last year, 104…