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Through Student Veterans of America, Michael addresses military needs by providing a network and support system for student veterans. His dedicated service…
Jayci started a local organization called Jayci’s Wreaths for Heroes, and raises money to honor more fallen heroes while honoring those who…
Steve Buffone serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for DoSometing.org, one of the nation’s largest organizations for teens and…
Theodore McCombs has been a Board member of the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) since 2009. He is…
Friends, When President George H. W. Bush described his vision of 1,000 points of light, I was one of a handful of…
Nancy Cunning has served on the Tangram Board of Directors since January 2005. During her tenure, she has served as Chair of…
Each year, Lois Barber hosts a Beautiful Baby Photo Contest as a fundraiser to provide handicap accessible housing to wounded veterans. Barber…