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Richard Kelly has spent the past seven years serving the Department of Children and Families in the Volusia, Florida area. He is…
Inspired by Mother Teresa, Fallan Branco has started her own organization, Teen Angels, which identifies people in her community who are in…
Currently president of the PTA at Stansbury Elementary, Sherie Braunersrither spends countless hours at school, seeing what needs to be done and…
For the past three years, Dick Schwinkendorf has served as the Warehouse Manager for the United Way of Martin County’s Volunteer and…
Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) is no stranger to the City of Alexandria. Since 1974, it has been providing pre- and post-release…
Michael “Mike” Aponte joined the Making a Difference Foundation (MADF) family in April of 2000 and has been a key player for…
In 1985, six concerned citizens started a grassroots effort to address the problems of the memory-impaired population. This group developed into a…
Carrie Elliott directs a six-year continuing program at her high school’s elementary center, which is directed towards four-year olds. The center utilizes…
The Northeast Focal Point Intergenerational Child Care Center was established in 1987 with the intention to house, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, grandchildren…
Since January 1997 Kenneth Slaughter has volunteered at Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center where patients deal with the effects of stroke, spinal cord…
GOOD is the acronym for “Gangs Out Of Downey,” a community-based, pro-active organization. A local business and community member, with the support…
Paul McLaughlin is a Morgan County youth volunteer. He is involved in the 4-H and is a Teen Leader. He works with…
Within each of us lies an ability to make a remarkable difference in the lives of others. It is very easy, however,…
Westminster’s Builders Club of Annandale, Virginia believes it is their commitment to serve all those in need with enthusiasm, spirit and pride.…
The mission of the Schenectady Bridge Builders AmeriCorps Program is to address the community’s educational need specifically in the area of literacy.…
Mary L. Haas has achieved much in the course of her volunteer service, not only for the elderly, but for all ages.…