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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

A simple prayer inspired youth at a church in Columbia, SC to stand at church exits with soup pots, asking members to…

Dec 23, 2003 By: jaytennier

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INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Brandi Stone-Miller never had a permanent home as a child. When she wasn’t living with her mother on public assistance, she was…

Dec 22, 2003 By: jaytennier

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THE MASON FAMILY

Steve Mason and his family exemplify outstanding family volunteering. They work year round to improve their community’s awareness of the arts as…

Dec 19, 2003 By: jaytennier

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DONNA COMO

At one time, Donna Como was a mother who brought her children to Striving To Achieve & Reach Success, Inc. (STARS) youth…

Dec 18, 2003 By: jaytennier

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HESTHER RIPPY

Hesther Rippy organizes students needing literacy help and trains tutors to provide necessary services. In the spring of 1998, Rippy came to…

Dec 17, 2003 By: jaytennier

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WITNESS JUSTICE

Under the direction of founders Helga West and Randy West, the national organization, Witness Justice was created, launched and has grown into…

Dec 16, 2003 By: jaytennier

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MARIE MAYEDA TRYON

Marie Tryon has been serving as a volunteer for Ogden City Fire Department in excess of eight years. Annually she volunteers more…

Dec 15, 2003 By: jaytennier

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PROYECTO AZTECA

When an unexpected freeze devastated the citrus crop in 1990, many migrant farm workers in the Rio Grande Valley found themselves jobless…

Dec 12, 2003 By: jaytennier

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NORMAN GINEBAUGH

The tireless efforts and selfless work of Norman Ginebaugh have improved the services of several nonprofit organizations in West Michigan. His main…

Dec 11, 2003 By: jaytennier

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THE CANDIA FAMILY

The Candia family works together to impact the quality of life in their San Antonio community. Abel Candia has served as Assistant…

Dec 10, 2003 By: jaytennier

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DEAN ANDERSON

Dean Anderson is a retired Registered Nurse. Because of his training in the medical field, Anderson has chosen to spend his retirement…

Dec 9, 2003 By: jaytennier

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NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION

In December of 1989, Gail Hayward was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer. Although her physicians told her that the disease would…

Dec 8, 2003 By: jaytennier

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THE MCDARBY FAMILY

The McDarby family of Hillsborough County, Florida has made and continues to make a unique and lasting contribution to the lives of…

Dec 5, 2003 By: jaytennier

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NEW YORK DISASTER VOLUNTEERS

For more than 80 years, volunteers from Morgan-Lawrence County Chapter of the American Red Cross have been providing relief to victims of…

Dec 4, 2003 By: jaytennier

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KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, INC.

In 2003, Keep America Beautiful, Inc. celebrates 50 years of inspiring individuals to engage in positive actions that improve American communities. Keep…

Dec 3, 2003 By: jaytennier

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DR. MARK ASPERILLA

Serving the community is an integral part of the life of Dr. Marianito (Mark) Asperilla, an infectious disease specialist in Charlotte County,…

Dec 1, 2003 By: jaytennier

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