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Mike Norris

Nov 29, 2011 By: jaytennier

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Breastfeeding Support Team High Point Regional

Many new mothers in the U.S. today haven’t been exposed to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is perceived as instinctive and natural, yet it can…

Nov 28, 2011 By: jaytennier

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Christopher Brown

Along with being the owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply Company since March 1995, Christopher (Chris) Brown has been involved with many different…

Nov 25, 2011 By: jaytennier

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First Presbyterian Church of Deland, Florida

Nov 24, 2011 By: jaytennier

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Pat Smucker

Patricia Smucker is a licensed social worker and Give an Hour provider who has a home office practice in Long Island N.Y.…

Nov 23, 2011 By: jaytennier

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Doris Kent

When Doris Kent lost her son in Iraq in 2004, she made it her mission to take care of the buddies of…

Nov 17, 2011 By: jaytennier

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Janice Zabel

As a mother to an Army Black Hawk pilot, Janice Zabel acts as the volunteer Parents Coordinator for Blue Star Families. She…

Nov 16, 2011 By: jaytennier

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Charlenne Jacobson

Charlenne Jacobson started her volunteer journey at the Central Iowa Shelter & Services in January 2011. She answers the phones, helps with…

Nov 15, 2011 By: jaytennier

Americorps Opens Eyes to the Military Community

As an economics major, I sometimes felt out of my element as I found myself more concerned about people and their well-being…

Nov 14, 2011 By: Points of Light

Americorps Thoughts on the Community Blueprint Network

I chose to work on the Community Blueprint Network and with the American Legion Auxiliary due to the target population. Growing up,…

Nov 14, 2011 By: Points of Light

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Patricia Powell

As a Vietnam veteran, Patricia Powell sets no boundaries in giving to the community and asks nothing in return. Her commitment to…

Nov 14, 2011 By: jaytennier

Where Are You From? Challenges Military Families Face

For Veterans Day we are highlighting all types of stories regarding Military service members, families, and communities. This guest post is written…

Nov 11, 2011 By: Points of Light

Support Military Families this Veterans Day With Community Blueprint

Today’s guest post is written by Barbara Van Dahlen, Founder & President of Give an Hour. Approximately 2 years ago, I joined…

Nov 11, 2011 By: Points of Light

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Jack Jolin

The Soleil Veterans Club consists of 84 veterans from the community of active adults, and they represent all the major United States…

Nov 11, 2011 By: jaytennier

Change Notes: Points of Light Calls on Americans to Unite in Honoring Veterans

Friends, Nowhere is the uniquely American ideal of service more evident than among our military men and women and their families. As…

Nov 10, 2011 By: Michelle Nunn

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Bobby Henline

Bobby Henline is a retired SSgt in the United States Army and serves on the Board of Directors for Operation Homefront of…

Nov 10, 2011 By: jaytennier

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