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In April 1991, Richard Raup started volunteering at the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. He volunteered 388 hours in 1998 and his cumulative…
The Suncook Happy Singers, under the direction of Muriel Simmons, are a group of 18 multi-talented adult and senior citizens who have…
The handicapped adults in Siler City have benefited from the devotion and personal sacrifices of Lois Garner. The mother of a developmentally…
Joe H. Sweatt has consistently produced positive results for the past 48 years in both volunteer and professional leadership. He continues a…
Project MENTOR (Meaningful Encouragement Now TO Reduce Alcohol and Drug Use and Increase Self Esteem) is a highly successful mentoring program which reaches into the schools…
Herbert "Hobby" M. Beich is the founder of the Friends of the Island Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports Grand Island National…
Health Intervention Services (HIS) believes the root cause of illnesses can only be resolved by integrating physical medicine and faith in God.…
Nestled in some of the most unspoiled beauty in America, Naval Security Group (NSGA) Sugar Grove has taken the lead in this…
The Family Helping Families program solicits volunteers from Hickam Air Force Base to renovate homes that are 40 to 80 years old.…
As a Landscape Designer and the Restoration Chairman for Lynchburg's Old City Cemetery, Jane White has worked to turn the vision of…
Many people were left traumatized and shattered by the April 19, 1995 bombing in Oklahoma City. As they searched for answers about…
In the early 1990's, Beverly Liberman and her husband realized the significance of helping individuals one at a time. An encounter with…
The Junior League of San Francisco (JLSF) provides trained volunteers to agencies throughout the Bay Area. The League has selected the area…
Chippewa Valley Health Clinic, a non-profit organization, has provided access to necessary medical care to more than 1,200 individuals since July 1997.…
As a volunteer for the Kenai Fishery Resource Office, Sarah Genschaw facilitated the start of an Adopt-A-Stream program with the Kalifornsky Beach…
John Johansen is waging a battle against crime in the Washington, DC metropolitan area while proving that the pen is mightier than…
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