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KATHLEEN HAMMER

Kathleen Hammer has been mentoring students at Vancouver’s Peter S. Odgen School since 1992. In her role as mentor, Kathleen provides one-on-one…

Oct 17, 2000 By: jaytennier

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THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES COUNCIL OF THE TEXAS CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Since 1953, the Volunteer Services Council of the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) has provided tuberculosis patients with basic services that…

Oct 16, 2000 By: jaytennier

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PATRICK ROWE

In December 1970, Patrick Rowe founded Silver Wheels Football Club. The Silver Wheels Wheelchair Football Team is a non-profit, tax –exempt, recreational…

Oct 13, 2000 By: jaytennier

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MARNITA JOHNSON

Marnita Johnson is a former homeless resident of the Homeless Prevention Center. This is a 30-bed shelter in Woodbridge, Virginia, operated by…

Oct 12, 2000 By: jaytennier

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CLARK COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE NEIGHBORHOOD JUSTICE CENTER VOLUNTEER MEDIATORS

The Clark County Social Service Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC) in Las Vegas was created through legislation approved by the Nevada State Legislature…

Oct 11, 2000 By: jaytennier

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ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT & ABC FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

The ABC Unified School District (USD) has come face to face with America’s future. In this district of contrasts, no ethnic group…

Oct 10, 2000 By: jaytennier

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DR. RODERICK POWERS

Dr. Roderick Powers’ attempts to mobilize the community’s ability to react to natural disasters is unending. He speaks to various civic organizations,…

Oct 9, 2000 By: jaytennier

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ANN HEIMAN

Mrs. Ann Heiman has devoted her lifetime to children and youth. Her knowledge and understanding of the strengths and limitations of community…

Oct 6, 2000 By: jaytennier

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DIANNE GOKIE

Dianne Gokie has been a volunteer for AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD) for over 12 years. She has shared the agency’s mission…

Oct 5, 2000 By: jaytennier

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THE NORTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT

The North Broward Hospital District (NBHD) has established one of the most comprehensive and unique school partnerships with the Broward County Public…

Oct 4, 2000 By: jaytennier

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OTISSEY DENTON

Mrs. Otissey Denton was a teacher for thirty-three years. After her retirement in 1991, she began spending three to four days a…

Oct 3, 2000 By: jaytennier

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LOYOLA COLLEGE PREP

The city of Shreveport, Louisiana, is quite proud of the students at Loyola College Preparatory School. They are very active in the…

Oct 2, 2000 By: jaytennier

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WEST SENECA YOUTH BUREAU

Ten years ago, social worker Mark Lazzara chose to make the switch from counseling youth to providing them the chance to do…

Sep 29, 2000 By: jaytennier

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IDAHO YOUTH RANCH

The Idaho Youth Ranch (IYR) is an integral part of the Idaho community. Last year approximately 300 young people, from five residential…

Sep 28, 2000 By: jaytennier

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MARIA PLACER

Maria Placer was born in Valencia, Spain. Her father was a scholar and professor, and his love of freedom prompted him to…

Sep 27, 2000 By: jaytennier

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HEALTHREACH CLINIC

Despite Lake County, Illinois, being one of the most affluent counties in the country, a large number of its residents are uninsured.…

Sep 26, 2000 By: jaytennier

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