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In November 1988, the Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped (ARCH) was founded. By the time the first rider was in the…
Jerry Johnson is extensively involved in the Fort Lewis, WA, Army Family Team Building Program (AFTB), which began in June 2001, has…
Samantha Bolan has had a variety of volunteer experiences. She has volunteered for Oxfam and the Make Trade Fair campaign at the…
Donna Schoonover has impacted the lives of at least 200 Perry County youth through her 262 hours of dedicated service to the…
In a time when schools struggle to find innovative ways to connect with students, the challenge is often insurmountable. Financial and time…
As founder and executive director for "The Crowns for the Cure", Ms. Horning works continuously to better the lives of those around…
Every day in Brevard County, FL, a community of 500,000 on Florida's Space Coast, there are frail and elderly residents who need…
Everyday in Brevard County, Fla., a community of 500,000 on Florida's Space Coast, there are elderly residents who need assistance. These seniors…
Carly Apap is, by temperament, a shy, quiet, and poised leader with an uncanny ability to listen and observe others in order…
Alice Campbell has served in the Foster Grandparent program through Golden Umbrella for 27 years. Golden Umbrella, in Redding, CA was one…
Jarvis Carter has been volunteering in the community for five years. This began during his eighth grade year when he became a…
The ideal volunteer has a positive attitude, a willing spirit, a humble nature and tenacity when tackling problems. Pamela Burkard has all…
Anita Brown has served as a volunteer in numerous community and church activities. After her retirement she began volunteering at the Natchitoches…
Katherine Anne Sullivan's community dedication reflects who she is, a caring and hard working person who enjoys doing for others. At the…
Fay meets a real community need by providing meals to frail homebound seniors disconnected from their community, through Kalamazoo's Meals on Wheels…