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Bob Bates

In 1989, Bob Bates joined together with Irwin Jaeger to create Inner City Arts, a nonprofit organization that provides bilingual arts education…

Oct 15, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Hudson Cradle, Inc.

Hudson Cradle was founded in 1991 by the mayor of Jersey City, 10 civic businessmen and a local hospital with the aim…

Oct 14, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Sandra Rudnick

Sandra Rudnick has been a volunteer with United Friends of the Children (UFC) for 10 years. She is the founder and president…

Oct 13, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Stacey Nash

Stacey Nash is the volunteer coordinator for the Self-Esteem and Educational Development Program (SEEDS) for the New Mexico Girls School at its…

Oct 12, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Lois Waterbury

Five years ago, after viewing the plight of the homeless on the news, Lois Waterbuy was moved to take action. Ms. Waterbury…

Oct 9, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Friends of the Family

Friends of the Family is the umbrella program for six distinct programs that offer psychosocial support to the pediatric cancer patients, parents…

Oct 8, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Hospice Kids Caring for Kids Program

Local students involved in the Hospice Kids Caring for Kids program are utilizing service-learning to identify ways to make the lives of…

Oct 7, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Stewart Gordon

Dr. Stewart Gordon is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and the Residency Program director for Earl K. Long Medical Center. While a…

Oct 6, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Penny Poe

In 1983, seeing the needs of students in her school, retired teacher Penny Poe began purchasing items of clothing from her own…

Oct 5, 1998 By: jaytennier

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James Ketelsen

James Ketelsen , retired CEO of Tenneco, founded Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams), a program designed to improve inner-city education. His…

Oct 2, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Nathaniel Kissel

Since literacy is one of the most powerful predictors of a child's future success, improving literacy levels, especially in young children, is…

Oct 1, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Dr. Michael Clark

Dr. Michael Clark is a neonatologist at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT. The small infants that he cares for on the job…

Sep 30, 1998 By: jaytennier

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The Umbrella Project

The Umbrella Project is a volunteer nonprofit organization that uses art to empower young people worldwide. Dedicated to uniting children throughout the…

Sep 29, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Village to Child

The Ohio Dominican College is located in an urban community where poverty is high—higher than any other area in Columbus, OH. Five…

Sep 28, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Bishop Raymond Napper

Bishop Raymond Napper is a veteran of 21 years. In October 1984, he founded the Powerhouse of Deliverance Church, Inc. in Hinesville,…

Sep 25, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Stephanie Garcia

Stephanie Garcia is a 15-year-old sophomore at LaGrange High School located in rural Southwest Georgia. Stephanie's commitment to serve started in fall…

Sep 24, 1998 By: jaytennier

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