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Sarah Uphole

Nov 1, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Joe and Elaine Griswold

After years of teaching in the United States, raising two children, enjoying 3 lovely granddaughters, and traveling frequently to Central America, a…

Oct 28, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Debbie Reid

Rich Smith is a dedicated volunteer of the Tonto National Forest. For nearly six years, he has served the public by reducing…

Oct 26, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Rich Smith

Rich Smith is a dedicated volunteer of the Tonto National Forest. For nearly six years, he has served the public by reducing…

Oct 25, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Cindy Baczewski

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix had a plan to combat the increases in juvenile crime, gang activity and drug…

Oct 22, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Renee Van Heel

All Fired Up When wildfires devastated her community in 2007 and burned her home, Renee van Heel did not wallow in despair,…

Oct 21, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Cindy Brenneman

Sometimes it is not one action or cause that distinguishes an individual, but rather their instrumental role in establishing the groundwork where…

Oct 20, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Dr. Ken Johnson

Creating One Smile at a Time Dr. Ken Johnson creates smiles that will last a lifetime through the free dental work he…

Oct 19, 2010 By: jaytennier

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South Shore YMCA/Colleen Belcher

Sometimes a seemingly small decision has a big impact. At the South Shore YMCA it all started with the idea for a…

Oct 18, 2010 By: jaytennier

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The Women’s Room Jackie Knowles

A Retreat from Homelessness For the founders of the Women’s Room 1,200 was the magic number. They had to do something for…

Oct 15, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Dr. Naomi Mangatu

It started as a simple proposal. Dr. Naomi Mangatu’s employer was holding a contest. Employees could submit a proposal for a community…

Oct 14, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Rita Pinard

Every dollar counts and Rita Pinard works to help people in her western Oregon community hang on to as much of their…

Oct 13, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Christopher Fought

Sometimes heading out of town provides perspective. In January 2007 a team of volunteers from the small community of Ligonier, Indiana, went…

Oct 12, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Lou Maas

An Inspiring Retirement For nearly twenty years Lou Mass has been a constant presence at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Craig Street…

Oct 11, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Charlie Conklin

A Green Passion Charlie Conklin has been “green” for decades. Anyone involved with environmental protection efforts in Baltimore County knows Charlie. Charlie…

Oct 8, 2010 By: jaytennier

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Troy & Wanda Brown

A Trail of Love Wanda and Troy Brown love each other, love the outdoors and love for others to enjoy experiencing the…

Oct 7, 2010 By: jaytennier

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