Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-on-one friendships and integrated employment. Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that . . .
Sgt. Barnett’s service began when he enrolled in the National Guard shortly after graduating from high school. After completing his service, Sgt. Barnett joined the Payson Volunteer Fire Department, where he as served for over fifty-years, many times leaving his . . .
Ruth Ann Blair has been with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) since July 2000. Her positive outlook, amazing energy and giving spirit takes her from one end of the county to the other, volunteering at several agencies and . . .
Margaret Banks, age 74, has been a resident of Pottstown Borough in Montgomery County, PA for the last 50 years and believes wholeheartedly that you need to get involved in your community as a volunteer to make it a better . . .
Without volunteers, the Boys & Girls Clubs would not be able to touch as many youth as they do in the many program areas that they offer. Four years ago the U.S. Olympic Committee offered the metro Atlanta region the . . .
John “JJ” Johnson has been committed to volunteering to help children through little league sports and education for twenty-five years. His volunteer efforts have been in numerous capacities; from coaching in grassroots voluntary community programs to volunteering his time in . . .
Terry Petzar Bergeron devoted 16 years (1978-1994) to caring for her husband Paul who suffered from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Even during her care giving tenure, Terry turned her attention to helping other caregivers endure the agonizing struggle characteristic of dementia . . .
Psychologists and counselors across the state were beginning to note; primarily, that before 1970, there was virtually no help for battered women and their children in the Pittsburgh community or in Pennsylvania. Legal Advocate Volunteer, Craig Douglass, pondered the same . . .
Clifford J. Benfield is the contributing resource behind many successful historic educational efforts in Southold Town. As Southold was founded in 1640, there is a wealth of history to convey to the children of our community. Mr. Benfield has been . . .
LaVonne Sekelik has performed over 8,200 volunteer service hours at Ogden Regional Medical Center in various capacities. She has been working in the Encore Shop for years. After she began to work there, Sekelik realized they were in jeopardy of . . .