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Katherine Anne Sullivan's community dedication reflects who she is, a caring and hard working person who enjoys doing for others. At the…
Fay meets a real community need by providing meals to frail homebound seniors disconnected from their community, through Kalamazoo's Meals on Wheels…
First United Methodist Church (FUMC) has been supporting public education in many ways throughout the years. One major impact that First United…
Cathy Berse has been volunteering for 12 years at New Smyrna Beach Middle School as a mentor and an artist. Her efforts…
Wendy Wilson volunteers 80-100 hours per month in helping others in her community even though she is blind and diabetic. Very active…
Eileen exemplifies the values Glenkirk embraces and has inspired people inside and outside our organization to make a difference in the lives…
Eileen Bennin exemplifies the values Glenkirk embraces and has inspired people inside and outside our organization to make a difference in the…
Project Phoenix is a youth tutoring/mentoring program coordinated by a group of dedicated student volunteers at The College of William and Mary.…
Denise has facilitated the "Grizzly Pride" program for the Grandview Elementary School for the past five years. The goal is to promote…
For the past 33 years, Joe Casassa has served the EPS industry not only through employment but by serving on several boards…
Molly Motley's nickname is "the general." Molly is a volunteer coordinator for Covenant United Methodist Church. Her efforts ensure there are volunteers…
Wayne King’s service to several institutions in Natchitoches is testimony to his commitment, cooperation and service. Most residents know who he is…
Dr. Kenneth Laycock has spent 16 years and countless hours of his time on behalf of the Texas Retired Teachers Association and…
Denice Whalen-White is a mainstay in the Alston & Bird DC office's pro bono and community service activities. Denice is a Board…
Dr. Robert Long's adult son, who had a long history of mental illness and had been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, was…
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