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During Amol's freshman year at Yale, his roommate Richard approached him with the idea of starting an organ donation awareness organization. Richard…
Chaplain Counterman is a fixture in the Port Charlotte, FL community. He has served in numerous capacities in many civic and nonprofit…
Go FIT is a simple program based on an innovative concept that yields powerful results. The innovative concept is engaging formerly sedentary…
Certain people in a community make a difference, not only by contributions, but as role models, leaders and instigators for others. Dr.…
Claudia Davis has been a volunteer at the Audio Studio for the Reading Impaired since April 2000 and a member of the…
Arthur Losher has been a role model to the community because of his philanthropic contribution and voluntary services. Losher has served as…
Joseph Quiros has a distinct ability to address community needs and this ability has benefited the Seaford, New York community greatly. Joseph…
Jean Peyton is blind and travels with her guide dog, Lander. Since moving to Nevada in 1994, Peyton has served as a…
Phil has volunteered for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) for six years. As a Metro volunteer he plays two roles.…
Mrs. Nobuko Nishimura has been a valued volunteer at Cartwright Elementary School for many years. For more than four years, Nishimura has…
HELP of Southern Nevada assists families and individuals throughout Southern Nevada to overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and…
Lois Johns has been a volunteer with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) since 1993, but her volunteer service goes back…
George Houtchens joined the Senior Center in August of 2001. He became a life member in December of 2003. In 4 short…
Solari Hospice Care helps people and their loved ones, during a special time of caring, to live with dignity and comfort through…
The Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC) offers a no-cost, confidential alternative dispute resolution method to Clark County residents. The NJC has fifteen staff…
Kim Coats began volunteering as a CASA in Kansas City, MO in 1993, after hearing about the murder of a child in…