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The United Way of Palm Beach County is an integral part of the Boynton Beach, Florida community. In collaboration with numerous organizations…
Lisa J. Goehle founded L.A. Social Service Center, Inc. on February 6, 1996. Lisa Goehle saw a vision of a full-service social…
TEP is very concerned about the critical health and safety needs of the community. Volunteer activities, are encouraged for employees, their families…
Alexandra (Alex) Buga has volunteered over the past two years organizing and managing a tremendous book drive project. As a result more…
In the fall of 2004, the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing (MCF-RW) was awarded a grant to implement an after-school program that would…
Ronald Strickland is the spouse of the Volunteer Coordinator in the Army Community Service Center (ACS) and volunteers for almost all events…
A retired teacher, Dee Berkeley has always helped community youth. As a ten-year Piedmont CASA volunteer, she sets the standard for other…
The Dream Factory, Inc. is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that grants the dreams of critically and chronically ill children, ages three through…
Roberta Katz has been supportive of the Jewish Home and Care Center for more than 20 years, acting as volunteer and facilitating…
Robert Yarbrough balances being patient and kind while also being stern and lovable. He dedicates his life to tutoring high school and…
The Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help to people who cannot afford professional assistance. VITA…
Sean was a dependable, conscientious volunteer. While I have had many students assigned to my department, I was comfortable in knowing that…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Newton Thomas Newton Thomas is one of five winners of a special judging of…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Financial Resources for Economic Empowerment Financial Resources For Economic Empowerment is one of five…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Marjie Garcia Marjie Garcia is one of five winners of a special judging of…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Friends of Alaska PYLI Friends of Alaska PYLI is one of five winners of…
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