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Inspired by his passion for children, education and photography, retired schoolteacher Walter Bodle has mobilized an entire community. In just five years,…
Sarah Hawkins believes the best gifts that she can give to children are selflessness and education. During her freshman year in high…
A volunteer for Hospice of the Valley since 1981, Fred Appel has been instrumental in the growth of this organization. In the…
Julie Bachman, a local attorney licensed in the states of Nevada, California and Massachusetts, began volunteering her services at the South Lake…
Bernadette Powell, an active grandmother of three, has put her efforts toward trying to stop the cycle of child abuse that is…
Holly Klotz has been instrumental in the success of "Community of Caring" at West Vigo High School. A concept developed by Mrs.…
Upon viewing the dire situation at Palm View Elementary, Elinore McCune requested to become a volunteer. As a retired teacher, McCune has…
Wanda Purvis is involved in the public school system as a volunteer mentor for kindergarten students. She is also a volunteer for…
Sarah Hardner, a senior at Allegheny College, has contributed exemplary service to Allegheny's campus and to the Meadville community during the past…
Since March 1992, Dennis Swanson has served as Volunteer Mentor and Chairman of the Board for the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for…
Scot Pittman, founder and volunteer Executive Director of Street Clothes Project, is largely responsible for the well-dressed men walking the streets of…
Ashley Feldman is continuing a program for underprivileged children that she started with her two older sisters eight years ago. A sophomore…
In the past two decades, Paul Watson has made a tremendous contribution to efforts to preserve and protect wildlife and the environment.…
YouthBuild USA is teaching young adults that being young, uneducated and unemployed does not mean that there is no hope. This comprehensive youth…
“I would rather be volunteering” is Patricia Otstott’s personal motto. Her lifelong commitment to improving her community through effective leadership, vision and…
Sexual assault is a serious problem for youth in our communities. By age 18, one of every four young women will be…