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C. Howard Watkin retired in 1985, after 40 years as Court Reporter of the 6th Judicial District Court. He was the last…
We live in a society that considers its older citizens to be less than productive and sometimes even useless. These people have…
Richard Scherrer retired from a demanding career as an attorney in 1997 to devote his time and talents to service. He volunteers…
In 1995, Rev. Charles Flowers heeded a spiritual call to serve, once again. A former Air Force Training Instructor, he and his…
Doreen Scott is a 46 year-old community activist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Scott was aware of her calling to help others at…
The Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Washington has a Recreational Therapy Department (RTD). The purpose of the RTD is to help patients and…
The United States is the richest and most prosperous nation; however, there are many living here who cannot read. The Literacy Volunteers…
Dare to Dream Kids Care Club is a national, nonprofit organization out of New Canaan, Connecticut. A mother who wanted to instill…
Since May 2000 through the present, Jack Schuh has been a Volunteer Leader for the Greater St. Cloud Area Retired and Senior…
Named after the upcoming 30th birthday (11-10-02) of Greg Forbes Siegman and his belief young people can do anything, The 11-10-02 Foundation…
Zeyad Elsayed has been administering the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies’ Learning Resource Center at the Florin Mall Shopping Center…
Dewayne Howard is retiree who took the bold step of committing himself to the community. After giving several thousand hours to the…
One of the most historically significant events in the current generation of Chester County was the opening of Interstate 77 in 1981.…
A charter volunteer with Experience Corps at Scott Montgomery Elementary School in the District of Columbia, Doris E. McCannon started her work…
Jean Hand has devoted nearly all of her time and energies to the youth of her area for the past eight years.…