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S.P.I.N provides food baskets during the holiday season along with free lunches to homeless families throughout the calendar year. Each year Gary…
Marilyn has devoted her life to the development of young people. She is a true example of the 4-H mission-to assist youth…
Jennifer Krause is being nominated for a Daily Point of Light Award for her outstanding service as a Casey Family Programs Foster…
Ms. Daly is the recent past president of Holly Community, Inc. (HCI) and has served nine years on the board. Holly Community,…
Christopher watson has helped the community in several ways. He is a 14 year old student at W-M Home School in Oak…
George began volunteering at this hospital in 1980. Using skills developed in his career, George has been the answer to multiple needs…
Stephanie enjoys competitive sports. They are exciting and challenging to her. Pole vaulting, jumping hurdles, and playing basketball are some of her…
Throughout our 65-year history, the March of Dimes has relied on the generosity of the American public to help us pursue our…
George Feeman is not just an outstanding volunteer; rather he is an exceptional person all around. George could easily have bowed out…
Sgt. Barnett’s service began when he enrolled in the National Guard shortly after graduating from high school. After completing his service, Sgt.…
Willie Francis Champion Smith is a Senior Volunteer at Gause School. She reads with children and sometimes gives one on one assistance.…
Dorothy Epstein has dedicated her life to community service. She is a leader in the fight for social justice, a champion of…
Edie impacts everything and everyone at VSA. Unquenchable curiosity draws her to challenges and opportunities that people and events around her provide.…
Philanthropy and volunteerism is an essential part of Gene Chun’s identity. Gene has been committed to volunteering and supporting Salt Lake Valley…
In July 2003, Sona Shah committed one additional year of her life to full-time community service as an AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteer in…
On behalf of the children, volunteers and families of Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN), I am pleased and honored to be able…
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