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Joy Sue Groover has worked for many years assisting individuals throughout Hartselle and the surrounding areas with making sure their needs are…
For over six years, Frank Massolini has served as a full-time volunteer with The Salvation Army in Chicago. Often putting 40 or…
For more than 5 years, the Allyns have been involved with The Children's Village, a multi-service childcare agency dedicated to healing children…
When Nathaniel Adams joined Sherrill Elementary and Middle School as principal in 1999, the school’s sub-standard test scores troubled him. He was…
Jessica Rubenstein listens to others with her head and with her heart, and she has mastered the art of giving advice only…
Henry Bockman’s company, Henry's Housework, has donated pressure-washing services to multiple organizations and charities since 1989. In 2003, Henry approached the Power…
Kentland Community Center has a dedicated group of senior citizens who put their wealth of wisdom and ingenuity to work serving Prince…
Sam Alfano has willingly volunteered five years of his time (2001-2006) to Hospice of the Valley (HOTV) as a member of the…
To say that Denise Zachmann is committed to helping others would be an understatement, for she embodies the very spirit of giving.…
Started as an informal group in 2000 and incorporated in 2002, Cobb Faith Partnership (CFP)'s mission is "Networking Local Faith-Based Outreach Ministries."…
In 1997, the Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council approached Genworth Volunteers, because of their financial and asked them to review and…
Elizabeth Vega was watching the news when she saw the damage Hurricane Katrina had done to New Orleans. She wanted to do…
The Medical Social Work Department of Federal Medical Center Devens (FMCD), a Federal Bureau of Prisons Hospital, has developed a program consisting…
Women under the age of 25 are three times more likely to become victims of sexual assault than any other age group.…