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VIRGINIA DEVERY

Councilwoman Virginia Devery exemplifies volunteerism in her community. In addition to volunteering her time as a city council member, Devery organized an…

Apr 2, 2001 By: jaytennier

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BRITTANY EASTER

Many may wonder how you could call a fourth grade student a hero, but that is just the title placed upon Brittany…

Mar 30, 2001 By: jaytennier

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LAMBUTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Within Jackson, Tennessee is the third largest neighborhood in Tennessee, the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association. The neighborhood consists of approximately 1,500 homes…

Mar 29, 2001 By: jaytennier

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JERRY PAUZUS

Jerry Pauzus works with several programs including the DAD’s Day Campaign, United Way Project Ramp, Children’s Hospital, Festival of Trees, Cancer Fund…

Mar 28, 2001 By: jaytennier

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DSS KIDS FUNDS

The Massachusetts Department of Social Services (DSS) cares for nearly 10,000 children subject to severe abuse or neglect in their home. In…

Mar 27, 2001 By: jaytennier

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BREATHE EASY CORPS

The summer of 1999 found the Ohio Valley under almost constant Ozone Alert, and in January 2000 a tornado hit destroying many…

Mar 26, 2001 By: jaytennier

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DAVID SACKEL AND LYLE FINKLER

Two ninth grade students approached a history department member of Trinity Preparatory School in 1997 with an idea for a community service…

Mar 23, 2001 By: jaytennier

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RUTH WEAVER

Homeless mothers and their children are among the most vulnerable persons in our communities today. Their loneliness and despair stirs the desire…

Mar 22, 2001 By: jaytennier

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FEINSTEIN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Over the last 10 years, Johnson & Wales University (J&W), through its Feinstein Community Service Center, has strategically invested educational, volunteer, monetary,…

Mar 21, 2001 By: jaytennier

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NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

In 1997, President Bill Clinton held an historic summit on volunteerism. At this conference, he and General Colin Powell challenged all youth…

Mar 20, 2001 By: jaytennier

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JOHN TAYLOR AND CLYDE COLE, JR.

John Taylor is president of a local insurance agency in Warren, Ohio. Clyde Cole, Jr. is the president of an automobile dealership,…

Mar 19, 2001 By: jaytennier

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SHAUNA WINMILL

Just before her ninth birthday on December 13, 1992, Shauna Marie Winmill heard a letter read on the radio about a family…

Mar 16, 2001 By: jaytennier

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DANIEL CHOONG

Daniel Choong responded to a request for volunteers to help create a mentoring center for youth in Littleton, which appeared in the…

Mar 15, 2001 By: jaytennier

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TAMARAC OPTIMIST CLUB

The Tamarac Optimist Club is comprised of 47 members whose purpose is to bring hope to youth and their families. The Club…

Mar 14, 2001 By: jaytennier

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MARTIEL MULLIS

Martiel Mullis’ motivation to serve is not recognition, a “pat on the back,” or a paycheck. She is motivated by the sheer…

Mar 13, 2001 By: jaytennier

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DR. MARTHA SARNO

Acquired aphasia, a language processing disorder that is a result of a stroke or brain injury, affects more than one million Americans.…

Mar 12, 2001 By: jaytennier

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