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James Rhodes answered the call of his country to serve in combat in the Vietnam War. While serving with the 6th Special…
In January of 1998, Dawn Montaner and her husband, Victor, discovered their youngest daughter had two eating disorders. The ravages of disease…
Gayle Crabtree founded HopeforHealing.org . In 1995 she was raped while working for a national motel chain. In the town where this…
Jennifer Rixman is an inspiration to her classmates. Throughout the four years she has been a student at Manchester College, Jennifer has…
After much research, Jay Goldinger single-handedly founded, funded, and facilitated a unique feeding program for the homeless and poor in Los Angeles…
Southeastern Community Oriented Policing Education (SCOPE) is a Regional Community Policing Institute (RCPI) formed by the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office…
The Metropolitan School was founded in 1967 as a private 501(c)(3) co-educational school serving grades five through twelve. They provide comprehensive educational…
The Shelter for Abused Women of Collier County is committed to solve and prevent the serious social problem of domestic violence. October…
Max Madrid is the Director of Gang Prevention for Community Services Programs (CSP) in Orange County, California. He is totally committed to…
For the past 35 years, the Women’s Auxiliary to Goodwill Industries in North Louisiana has been a strong influence within the Goodwill…
Marilyn Grafft has been a volunteer with Montalvo Association since 1994. This nonprofit cultural center, which resides in the former home of…
Throughout the world, the name “Dayton” is synonymous with a mediated peace agreement. What is less well known is that thousands of…
In July 1998, the United States Bureau of Census documented in Nassau County 175,962 residents aged 65-84 and 21,170 aged 85 plus.…
The Salvation Army in partnership with the Corporation for National Service allows volunteer opportunities for low-income seniors through the Senior Companion Program.…
Sue Gilbertson is a tireless advocate for mentally and behaviorally challenged children in the state of Arizona. She volunteers full-time, attending committee…
The Fleet Material Support Office (FMSO) Tutorial Program is made up of more than 90 volunteers in 41 private and public schools.…