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Linda Malinowski works daily to find ways of making life better for those around her. She is a dedicated supporter of The…
Well into her 70’s, when many senior citizens might consider slowing down, Dorothy holds two on-going volunteer positions, both requiring a high…
Thousands of women and children are impacted by domestic violence daily. The Child Rescue Foundation, Inc. (CRF) maintains the mission to provide…
The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had…
Domestic abuse has been in the forefront of our society during the past decade; however, what is not publicized is that it…
Ruth Athey took in her friend to live with her and her family after a domestic violence case and divorce, when her…
In 1964, Golub Corporation approached 4-H Youth Development programs in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Schoharie Counties to work jointly in providing about…
Lee-Martin Sloan helped to organize the Helping Hands Club, originally called the Humanitarian Club, in 2000. She has remained an integral part…
Fred Downs and Jim Mayer are career employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Both men were profoundly injured in Vietnam. Mr.…
For 15 years, Bemira Gates, an alumna of Clark Atlanta University, has contributed to campus and community organizations by bridging the gap…
For the past five years, St. Joseph Catholic School has been involved in Make A Difference Day. Participation has become a tradition…
Karen Abramczyk began her volunteer experience with Wayne County Adult Day Center (WCADC) in the spring of 2002. She continues to give…
When the biggest copper mine in the Tri-Communities area of Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle, Ariz. closed a the end of 1999,…
Collin McKay is merely nine years old, but he has already contributed more to his community than most adults. He started “Collins…
Although in age Molly Banz qualifies as someone in their “golden years,” energy-wise, she is more energetic that most people under forty.…