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Many new mothers in the U.S. today haven’t been exposed to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is perceived as instinctive and natural, yet it can…
Along with being the owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply Company since March 1995, Christopher (Chris) Brown has been involved with many different…
Patricia Smucker is a licensed social worker and Give an Hour provider who has a home office practice in Long Island N.Y.…
When Doris Kent lost her son in Iraq in 2004, she made it her mission to take care of the buddies of…
As a mother to an Army Black Hawk pilot, Janice Zabel acts as the volunteer Parents Coordinator for Blue Star Families. She…
Charlenne Jacobson started her volunteer journey at the Central Iowa Shelter & Services in January 2011. She answers the phones, helps with…
As an economics major, I sometimes felt out of my element as I found myself more concerned about people and their well-being…
I chose to work on the Community Blueprint Network and with the American Legion Auxiliary due to the target population. Growing up,…
As a Vietnam veteran, Patricia Powell sets no boundaries in giving to the community and asks nothing in return. Her commitment to…
For Veterans Day we are highlighting all types of stories regarding Military service members, families, and communities. This guest post is written…
Today’s guest post is written by Barbara Van Dahlen, Founder & President of Give an Hour. Approximately 2 years ago, I joined…
The Soleil Veterans Club consists of 84 veterans from the community of active adults, and they represent all the major United States…
Friends, Nowhere is the uniquely American ideal of service more evident than among our military men and women and their families. As…
Bobby Henline is a retired SSgt in the United States Army and serves on the Board of Directors for Operation Homefront of…