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IMPACT URBAN AMERICA

Impact Urban America (IUA) is a faith-based, social-entrepreneurial organization that provides community services to the inner city of San Diego through relationships…

Dec 11, 2001 By: jaytennier

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DOCIA FISH

Docia Fish has been a volunteer with the Foster Grandparent Program for the past 12 years. She gives love and attention to…

Dec 10, 2001 By: jaytennier

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REV. DR. WILLIAM MASON

Rev. Dr. William Mason began his ministry with the United Methodist Church in June of 1964, and has been dedicated ever since.…

Dec 7, 2001 By: jaytennier

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WADE DEMERS

Wade Demers has averaged more than 80 hours per month of service to Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home. Demers is a…

Dec 6, 2001 By: jaytennier

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DEPRESSIVE & MANIC DEPRESSIVE ASSOCIATION OF TOLEDO

The Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (DMDA) of Toledo is a chapter of the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association. Their mission…

Dec 5, 2001 By: jaytennier

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LISANN PETERS

Lisann Peters’ life-long focus is advocacy, consisting of knowledge, public education and leadership focused on issues affecting youth. As an advocate for…

Dec 4, 2001 By: jaytennier

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PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT CLOTHE-A-CHILD MARATHON GROUP

In 1993, Donna Piscopo founded and energetically organized an aerobic marathon called Put Your Heart Into It . . . Clothe-a-Child to…

Dec 3, 2001 By: jaytennier

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TEAMVOLS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

TeamVOLS (Volunteer Outreach for Leadership and Service), at The University of Tennessee, is an organization devoted to uniting the University community with…

Nov 30, 2001 By: jaytennier

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KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD EMPLOYEES

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is an independent agency of the city of Knoxville. Its primary mission is to provide the most…

Nov 29, 2001 By: jaytennier

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VOLUNTEER SERVICE CLEARINGHOUSE

The Volunteer Service Clearinghouse works to connect volunteers with community-based organizations through the centralization and creation of service opportunities and ensure student…

Nov 28, 2001 By: jaytennier

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ARNOLD ROYALTY

Arnold “Steve” Royalty was diagnosed with cancer a little over two and a half years ago. The doctors located the cancer in…

Nov 27, 2001 By: jaytennier

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MELISSA PETRY

Melissa Petry, a 13-year-old Girl Scout devoted to helping others. Her vision, leadership and management skills have led her to give service…

Nov 26, 2001 By: jaytennier

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JUDITH ESCHWEILER

Learning Leaders, previously known as the New York City School Volunteer Program, was the first program of its kind in the country…

Nov 23, 2001 By: jaytennier

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VISTA ELDERCARE VOLUNTEERS

Victory Memorial Hospital, now Vista Health, investigated the unmet needs of elders living in northern Lake County, Illinois in 1998. They banned…

Nov 22, 2001 By: jaytennier

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HUMANA TEENS AGAINST TOBACCO USE VOLUNTEERS

In April of 1997, the Vice Chairman of Humana, along with other community leaders attended the President’s Summit for America’s Future led…

Nov 21, 2001 By: jaytennier

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STAR WALLIN

Star Wallin created Project CARE (Compassion in Action creates a never-ending Ripple Effect of positive change), an organization dedicated to mobilizing resources…

Nov 20, 2001 By: jaytennier

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