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Allison Kellogg has watched lives changed because of her volunteer service. Six years ago, Kyri, a five year old girl, appeared in…
Jo Ann Rigano is a Beavercreek, Ohio third grade teacher who extends herself beyond the classroom. She teaches her students the true…
Over a decade ago, Sylvia Anthony founded Sylvia’s Haven Inc. with a simple vision “to provide transitional housing for homeless, single, pregnant…
Adam Wanstrath is a senior at Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is very active in the Cincinnati community and…
During the past decade Margaret Stores has helped innumerable homebound seniors despite her own failing health. She has been a Senior Companion…
Nancy Schroeder worked at a local college in the bookstore for many years. Once she retired, Schroeder devoted the majority of her…
Doris Fedus has volunteered with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for 27 continuous years with several social service organizations. After…
Althea Greer is a wife, mother, and grandmother who works to share her knowledge, experience and wealth of compassion with anyone she…
Mitsubishi Motors has a commitment to service in the communities in which they operate. Because of this, the company has started the…
The mission of Cheat Lake Animal Hospital is to provide quality medical care for companion animals while keeping in mind the sensitivity…
The GIVE (Georgia College & State University Involved in Volunteer Efforts) Center serves as the volunteer/community service clearinghouse empowering students to make…
The 1990 Census states that approximately 14.3% of the population in Fall River, Massachusetts falls below the poverty line. The Fall River…
OutBack Steakhouse has sponsored a Steak & Steak Dinner to benefit the boys & Girls Club for the past four years. Annually…
Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties have one of the highest retiree populations in the country; and Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola takes…
Volunteerism and community service in the Schwartz family does not center around one organization or source. They work with organizations and events…
The Los Angeles Maritime Institute is a public benefit corporation founded in 1992 to provide character-building sail training to youth. It is…