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TODD BERNSTEIN

The Citizenship Project was founded in 1995 to promote citizen action and ongoing civic engagement. It organizes volunteer service projects and advises…

Dec 27, 2000 By: jaytennier

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CONNIE WHITAKER

The need for playground equipment had been evident for some time at Arlington Elementary. The existing equipment was 10 years old and…

Dec 26, 2000 By: jaytennier

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NAZARETH FARM, INC.

Tucked between two Appalachian foothills in West Virginia is a place unlike all others. It stretches over 125 acres of beautiful, rural…

Dec 25, 2000 By: jaytennier

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VOLUNTEER EXCHANGE REFERRAL SPECIALISTS

The Volunteer Exchange Referral Specialists (VERS) are dedicated to promoting, supporting, and facilitating volunteerism in Santa Clara County. The nucleus is Referral…

Dec 22, 2000 By: jaytennier

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EVA MORGAREIDGE

Eva Morgareidge retired from AT&T in 1993 and become a star volunteer with the Central Wyoming Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. She…

Dec 21, 2000 By: jaytennier

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LYNN GOLDSTEIN

Lynn Goldstein was a 62 year-old who was used to working long days as an entrepreneur. When it was time to retire,…

Dec 20, 2000 By: jaytennier

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LOU CODELLA

“Going the extra mile�Eexemplifies Lou Codella’s way of life. A young graduate student in Albany, New York attributed his success ability to…

Dec 19, 2000 By: jaytennier

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HERO, INC.

Help Expand Recreation Opportunities (HERO) is a nonprofit organization founded to provide quality recreational opportunities for all people with disabilities. It first…

Dec 18, 2000 By: jaytennier

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TINKER COOPER

Central Florida has the highest per capita rate of heroin overdoses in the nation, and the death toll continues to rise each…

Dec 15, 2000 By: jaytennier

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LARRY AMES

Larry Ames is a full time letter carrier and works between 40-45 hours per week. He is a member of the executive…

Dec 14, 2000 By: jaytennier

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SOPHIE PACKARD

The Natchitoches Parish School System was fortunate to have Sophie Packard as a part of their family for 31 years. During her…

Dec 13, 2000 By: jaytennier

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JENNIFER BIRGE

Jennifer Birge has performed volunteer service from an early age. She had worked with the Special Olympics and other venues that benefited…

Dec 12, 2000 By: jaytennier

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GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND, INC.

The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. was founded in 1946. It is a non-profit organization that provides guide dogs, free…

Dec 11, 2000 By: jaytennier

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LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS

The Ombudsman Program is a nationwide resource that was founded in 1971. It was born out of a need to correct the…

Dec 8, 2000 By: jaytennier

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SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS

Downtown San Diego has many low-income at-risk residents who need assistance. Many of their needs are met by the Senior Community Centers.…

Dec 7, 2000 By: jaytennier

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THE MEDICAL ACADEMY AT BERT FISH MEDICAL CENTER

Three years ago, The Medical Academy was established through a partnership with Bert Fish Medical Center and New Smyrna Beach High School.…

Dec 6, 2000 By: jaytennier

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