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KENNETH SLAUGHTER

Since January 1997 Kenneth Slaughter has volunteered at Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center where patients deal with the effects of stroke, spinal cord…

Jul 12, 2002 By: jaytennier

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GANGS OUT OF DOWNEY (GOOD)

GOOD is the acronym for “Gangs Out Of Downey,” a community-based, pro-active organization. A local business and community member, with the support…

Jul 11, 2002 By: jaytennier

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PAUL MCLAUGHLIN

Paul McLaughlin is a Morgan County youth volunteer. He is involved in the 4-H and is a Teen Leader. He works with…

Jul 10, 2002 By: jaytennier

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MR. & MRS. SCOTT SCHOEN

Within each of us lies an ability to make a remarkable difference in the lives of others. It is very easy, however,…

Jul 9, 2002 By: jaytennier

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WESTMINSTER’S BUILDERS CLUB

Westminster’s Builders Club of Annandale, Virginia believes it is their commitment to serve all those in need with enthusiasm, spirit and pride.…

Jul 8, 2002 By: jaytennier

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EDUCATION BRIDGE BUILDERS

The mission of the Schenectady Bridge Builders AmeriCorps Program is to address the community’s educational need specifically in the area of literacy.…

Jul 5, 2002 By: jaytennier

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MARY HAAS

Mary L. Haas has achieved much in the course of her volunteer service, not only for the elderly, but for all ages.…

Jul 4, 2002 By: jaytennier

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DR. ROGER NOOE

Since 1985, Dr. Roger Nooe has volunteered his time and effort to describe the problems of area homelessness and to increase community…

Jul 3, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ARTHUR FINOCCHARIO

Compeer, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that recruits, screens and trains community volunteers to be matched in supportive, friendship-based relationships with adults…

Jul 2, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ERIC WOLFE

Eric Wolfe helps others on the local, state and national levels through service as a member in the 4-H program. Specifically, he…

Jul 1, 2002 By: jaytennier

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LYNDA HALES

Lynda Hales is aware of her community’s serious social problems – the problems that face children and youth. She has been involved…

Jun 28, 2002 By: jaytennier

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BILL AND MARY LOUISE KINGSBERY

Women’s Protective Services (WPS) has grown from a three-bedroom home to a 27-bed, 11,000 square foot shelter to their current facility with…

Jun 27, 2002 By: jaytennier

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UNITY HEALTH HOSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

In her present position as Associate State Coordinator for Community Operations (ASCCO) for West Los Angeles County, Nita Jones has consistently demonstrated…

Jun 26, 2002 By: jaytennier

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STEVE CURTIS

Ed Dankworth, a retired Navy Officer, was sitting in his home reading the New York Times and came across an article about…

Jun 25, 2002 By: jaytennier

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JOHNATHAN PAOLETTI

Children have so many choices to make day to day. There are negative influences coming at them from every angle; life is…

Jun 24, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ALLEN BACA

The Growing In-Home Volunteer Effort (GIVE) program provides in-home support for frail seniors and disabled people of all ages. Its volunteers are…

Jun 21, 2002 By: jaytennier

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