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Colonel Russell M. Opland, CAP has been the commander of the Delaware wing of Civil Air Patrol since August 2003. During his…
When Jewish Family Service of Greater Wilkes-Barre told Rabbi Larry Kaplan of Temple Israel Wilkes-Barre that the organization would be honoring him…
Sylvia Hicks is a Transplant Claim Analyst at Aetna in Cranbury, NJ. Volunteering and providing to others who are in need is…
Samantha is a student at Maplewood High School on a mission to remove thousands of waste tires that were creating an environmental…
Peggie Russell is definitely a “Daily Point of Light.” She routinely clothes, feeds, assists and welcomes those in need. In her role…
Jim Mulcahy is a valued SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer whose critical leadership skills have made him essential to…
In 2005, Rebekah Hammond was asked to serve a two-year term on the YMCA of the Suncoast Board of Directors as the…
Bill Petersen is a creative volunteer who has dedicated his services to the exhibit area of the Museum of Science and Technology…
Dr. Richard Sheridan joined the Healthy Start Coalition in 2002. Since then, he has helped the statewide program meet its goals to…
Charlie Wilson has faithfully served the Cape Giaradeau Conservation Nature Center since he began as a volunteer one and a half years…
The William Carter, Jr. Basketball Camp meets a real community need with great concern about education, sportsmanship and good citizenship. It is…
The Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut (ARCC) is a 120-bed facility dedicated to the care of people with Alzheimer's and related dementia.…
The Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut (ARCC)is a 120-bed facility dedicated to the care of people with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Education,…
Sook-hee Hong is serving exceptionally well as the United States Army Garrison Yongsan Korea Army Community Service (ACS) Volunteer Program Manager (VPM).…
Meghan is a 20-year old Dance/Theatre Major at the University of Alabama. Meghan is a talented and accomplished ballerina who received her…
Abused and neglected children in foster care often spend years waiting for the juvenile justice system to decide their futures. Determined to…
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