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The Read to Learn Adult Literacy Volunteer program helps adult members living in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs who do not meet the criteria…
The Sister Carmen Community Center has been providing emergency assistance to people in need since the early 1970’s. Originally started by a…
Whether it is the Special Olympics, the Disney VoluntEARS program, or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ingelis Jenson is deeply involved and following that…
When Emily was 17 years old, she saw how the economy was affecting her community and decided to help those in need…
Lauren Hontz started Lauren’s Luggage when she was nine years old because of a devastating fire at her home in which her…
For more than 15 years, Amanda Moore has given of herself tirelessly by dedicating her time and talent to volunteering with local…
Steven Cooley started the STRAP program to provide mentoring and life skills to at-risk youth. As a deputy sheriff, Steven provides courtroom…
Jeffrey D. Richardson is an AmeriCorps Alum and the Executive Director of Serve DC – The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism. Serve DC…
Lisa is the Senior Manager, Disaster Preparedness at the Volunteer Center of North Texas. She coordinates volunteer recruitment and management for a…
Alexa Kraft has made service the backbone of her life. She excels in finding creative ways to engage young women in community…
Briana Kinsey has been a spokesperson for the Alabama office of the American Diabetes Association for two years. Since the diagnoses of…
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