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ROBERT CARPENTER

Robert D. Carpenter, of Huntington, West Virginia, has a professional job as a Funeral Director for Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary, but he spends most…

Jan 25, 2005 By: jaytennier

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FREEDOM HOUSE “ADOPT-A-ROOM” VOLUNTEERS

Freedom House, formerly a walk-in shelter in a small rural community in north central Illinois, has sought ways to house clients for…

Jan 24, 2005 By: jaytennier

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB

The Peekskill High School (PHS) Interact Club continues to distinguish itself at PHS and in the Peekskill community. Based upon their desire…

Jan 21, 2005 By: jaytennier

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OLETA HOWE

Oleta Howe is the kind of volunteer every organization wants. She has been a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer for 19 years, working…

Jan 20, 2005 By: jaytennier

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ID THEFT SERVICES

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America with the Federal Trade Commission reporting that over tem million people were victimized…

Jan 19, 2005 By: jaytennier

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MALLORY KATE POTOCK

Mallory Potock, age 17, consistently demonstrates outstanding commitment to volunteerism through her work at the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center (CTRC). The CTRC…

Jan 18, 2005 By: jaytennier

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CECIL STANTON

Cecil Stinson is a long time member of the Happy Valley Community. Happy Valley is a small wide spread rural areas where…

Jan 17, 2005 By: jaytennier

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ELK MEADOW 4-H

The Elk Meadow 4-H members, ages 5-18, saw the need to do community service at their village parks. The club has 43…

Jan 14, 2005 By: jaytennier

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ROSEMARY SMIH

Rosemary Smith is a program director’s dream volunteer. She is 72 years young and has boundless energy. Rosemary has been a Chaves…

Jan 13, 2005 By: jaytennier

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LIFE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM MENTORS FMC CARSWELL

The Life Connections Program was initiated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons in response to the President’s Faith Based initiative. Although there…

Jan 12, 2005 By: jaytennier

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GREATER LAS VEGAS INNER-CITY GAMES/AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS

Hundreds of volunteers devote their time and energy to the children of Las Vegas and have done so for the last 10…

Jan 11, 2005 By: jaytennier

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FOURTEEN PINES NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS/KIDS CLUB

Fourteen Pines Neighborhood Networks Kids Club is unique because it is not about kids alone. It is about community, neighbors and open…

Jan 10, 2005 By: jaytennier

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WINNIE WINTERS

For more than 20 years, Winnie Winters has volunteered at Opportunity Village, making a major contribution to the organization’s phenomenal growth. In…

Jan 7, 2005 By: jaytennier

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WACO CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

For the past twelve years, the Waco Police Department has been supported by an active group of volunteers from the Citizens Police…

Jan 6, 2005 By: jaytennier

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MIKE COSENTINO

The Volunteer Center of Manatee County established a Volunteer Reception Center in Arcadia, Florida one day after Hurricane Charley ravaged the area.…

Jan 5, 2005 By: jaytennier

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EL PUEBLO, INC./FIESTA DEL PUEBLO

El Pueblo, Inc., a non-profit statewide Latino advocacy organization, nominates its Fiesta del Pueblo volunteers, whose dedication and loyalty is vital to…

Jan 4, 2005 By: jaytennier

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