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Aaron Hurst has changed business and nonprofit culture for more than a decade. A leader in the nonprofit arena since 16, Aaron…
Jamie Holmes founded Jamie’s Dream Team when she was eighteen years old with the assistance of her Mother, Kim Shidel, and her…
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Thomas Walters has dedicated his life to the empowerment of his community. Thomas has been actively engaged in two consecutive AmeriCorps terms…
Stephanie Reagan, currently serving as the Director of GC Miracle in a volunteer capacity, has devoted her college career to addressing the…
Amy Granillo founded USMC Families, a nonprofit organization staffed by a multi-state network of volunteers providing support to Marine Corps families living…
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