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In 1997, the Midwestern Region of Soroptimist International created a workplace campaign to stop partner violence through education. Soroptimist International is an…
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Oklahoma County, Inc., established the Provide-A-Ride Program (PAR) in October of 1994 to address…
Dr. Debrah Shulman has given more than a decade of her life to preventing middle school students from abusing drugs and alcohol.…
Michael G. DaDurka is a full-time government teacher at Jordan High School in Long Beach, CA. In addition to his work with…
Over six years ago, Reverend Ray Wilke had the opportunity to travel to Latvia (a country in the eastern block of Europe,…
Deciding that "young children need good male role models," 18-year-old Colbert Williams of Benton Harbor, MI has committed much of time to…
AirLifeLine is a network of volunteer pilots and airplane owners who fly low-income children and adults to and from specialized medical treatments.…
Mr. Al Scaia, a retired projects design engineer, works together with his wife Doe, to develop, design and produce equipment that allows…
Over the past ten years, Bob Frisby of Corsicana, TX has served his community in many capacities through local government, charitable organizations,…
Alma Cortez-Hill, at twelve years old, has volunteered for more than half of her life with people of all ages, but primarily…
SHORE (Sheltering the Homeless is Our Responsibility) is an all-volunteer, interfaith, not-for-profit organization of individuals, businesses, houses of worship and civic groups…
Adele Gerber, a professor emeritus of Temple University and retired author, has been involved with RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of Montgomery…
For more than 20 years Ms. Louise Arnett has put her organizational skills and enthusiasm to work for her community. Ms. Arnett…
The Best of America Program is a national alcohol and drug abuse prevention program for the Golden Key National Honor Society, a nonprofit…
Since October 1997, Kathryn Hall has picked up surplus goods from a local bakery and personally delivered to agencies in Downtown Austin…
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