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D. WILLIAM MOREAU JR.

For nearly 10 years, many in Indianapolis have worked to serve the homeless of the city. There have been partnerships, collaborations, and…

Nov 29, 2002 By: jaytennier

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THOMAS STANKEN

Tom Stanken is actively involved with 7 different organizations, all on a weekly basis. His main devotion is helping needy adults and…

Nov 28, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ON SITE VOLUNTEER SERVICES

On Site Volunteer Services (OSVS) was founded in 1994 by Neil Giacobbi, a Cornell University student, as a unique-student run nonprofit agency.…

Nov 27, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ANNE BANFIELD

Anne Banfield is a 34-year-old woman with Down’s syndrome. Banfield began volunteering at the W.H. Hundley Annex, the long-term care facility of…

Nov 26, 2002 By: jaytennier

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MARGE ENGLEMAN

Marge Engleman has been involved with the American Red Cross for the past ten years, serving numerable hours to support their services.…

Nov 25, 2002 By: jaytennier

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NORTH AMERICAN RIDING FOR THE HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION

The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) is the umbrella organization for nearly 650 Riding Centers in the United States…

Nov 22, 2002 By: jaytennier

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THE DUNCKELMAN FAMILY

Geralyn Dunckelman was raised from childhood by her grandmother upon her mother’s passing. Geralyn’s grandmother provided her with much guidance and support…

Nov 21, 2002 By: jaytennier

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KIM BENFIELD

Kim Benfield is a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, the national co-ed sorority that requires each member to perform 20 hours of…

Nov 20, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ARTHUR & PHYLLIS TANNENBAUM

Everybody Wins! was started by retired New York City textile industry executive Arthur Tannenbaum in 1995. After reading “The Read-Aloud Handbook” by…

Nov 19, 2002 By: jaytennier

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JACK KAUCK

Jack Kauck is a modest hero that has helped thousands that do not even know his name. He has not thrown a…

Nov 18, 2002 By: jaytennier

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RUSSELL PORTER

Under the leadership of Russ Porter, the foot care clinics have grown from a seminal initiative begun in 1988 by a resident…

Nov 15, 2002 By: jaytennier

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CONCERNED PARENTS OF PUEBLO

Concerned Parents of Pueblo (CPP) is a community organization established ten years ago in a garage as two concerned parents pondered over…

Nov 14, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ALLISON KELLOGG

Allison Kellogg has watched lives changed because of her volunteer service. Six years ago, Kyri, a five year old girl, appeared in…

Nov 13, 2002 By: jaytennier

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JO ANN RIGANO

Jo Ann Rigano is a Beavercreek, Ohio third grade teacher who extends herself beyond the classroom. She teaches her students the true…

Nov 12, 2002 By: jaytennier

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SYLVIA ANTHONY

Over a decade ago, Sylvia Anthony founded Sylvia’s Haven Inc. with a simple vision “to provide transitional housing for homeless, single, pregnant…

Nov 11, 2002 By: jaytennier

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ADAM WANSTRATH

Adam Wanstrath is a senior at Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is very active in the Cincinnati community and…

Nov 8, 2002 By: jaytennier

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