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James Ketelsen

James Ketelsen , retired CEO of Tenneco, founded Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams), a program designed to improve inner-city education. His…

Oct 2, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Nathaniel Kissel

Since literacy is one of the most powerful predictors of a child's future success, improving literacy levels, especially in young children, is…

Oct 1, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Dr. Michael Clark

Dr. Michael Clark is a neonatologist at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT. The small infants that he cares for on the job…

Sep 30, 1998 By: jaytennier

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The Umbrella Project

The Umbrella Project is a volunteer nonprofit organization that uses art to empower young people worldwide. Dedicated to uniting children throughout the…

Sep 29, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Village to Child

The Ohio Dominican College is located in an urban community where poverty is high—higher than any other area in Columbus, OH. Five…

Sep 28, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Bishop Raymond Napper

Bishop Raymond Napper is a veteran of 21 years. In October 1984, he founded the Powerhouse of Deliverance Church, Inc. in Hinesville,…

Sep 25, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Stephanie Garcia

Stephanie Garcia is a 15-year-old sophomore at LaGrange High School located in rural Southwest Georgia. Stephanie's commitment to serve started in fall…

Sep 24, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Daniel Weiss

Daniel Weiss has dedicated his life to humanitarian causes. After completing his master’s degree, Mr. Weiss worked at Mercy Home For Boys…

Sep 23, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Kristine Schmitz

At the Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington, MD, Kris Schmitz is busy volunteering with several different programs. Kris, who is…

Sep 22, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Daniel Bryant

Daniel Bryant, a full-time college student at the University of Houston, serves as a teacher and clinic coordinator at St. Pius Catholic…

Sep 21, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Thomas Fisher

At the age of 90, Tom Fisher is still actively involved in promoting literacy. His interest began in 1994 when he read…

Sep 18, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Christina Ivazes

Christina Ivazes is passionate about helping at-risk kids. She devotes all of her free time, between 40-60 hours weekly, to helping these…

Sep 17, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Interfaith Mission of Sussex County

Interfaith Mission of Sussex County (IMSC), Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Delaware. The Mission was part of the Interfaith Housing…

Sep 16, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Conejo Clinic

Over twenty years ago in Thousand Oaks, California, the Conejo Clinic was established to provide medical and legal assistance to those who…

Sep 15, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Steve West

In September 1996, Tennessee implemented Family First, a welfare reform initiative. This program is designed to provide temporary assistance to families, while…

Sep 14, 1998 By: jaytennier

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Tropical Elementary Publishing School

About 4 years ago, the parents and teachers at Tropical Elementary School established the Tropical Elementary Publishing Center in order to assist…

Sep 11, 1998 By: jaytennier

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