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Penny Heupel works at Defense Distribution Center-San Joaquin and has been actively involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in…
The Champaign County Christian health Center (CCCHC) is a network of dedicated volunteers who believe that access to health care is something…
As a creator of the nostalgic “Pin-Ups For Vets” calendar fundraiser project that supports our hospitalized Veterans and deployed troops, Gina Elise…
Aligning primarily and perfectly with the President’s Summit for America’s Future goal of “An opportunity to give back to their communities through…
Amanda Quintos service activities include, but are not limited to, babysitting, assistance in her school's Liturgy Committee as well as in her…
Todd Youngblood is an inspiration to everyone at Special Olympics Georgia. He is a volunteer coach, certified to work with athletes in 10…
Students Offering Service (SOS) is a group of Volusia County High School students who mentor, coach and bring respite to children and…
Safe House Ministries in Elberton, GA provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and homelessness. Amanda Erwin is a volunteer with Safe…
For the past two years, THE LEARNING CORPS has led the way in feeding hungry people in Kentucky. In 2006, through the…
Joshua Schara is a member of St. John's Evangelical Church in North Freedom, WI. His program, Project READ (Reading Equipment for America's…
Colleen Sneller is a parent volunteer who exemplifies Community Mobilization. Single-handedly, she attacked the project of procuring an electronic community sign for…
Kristy Kernen has been a dedicated member of the community and a volunteer for the Lakewood Police Department since city incorporation 11…
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Many of us make promises to God in times of crisis. But how many of us actually keep those promises? Look no…
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