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For more than 15 years, Amanda Moore has given of herself tirelessly by dedicating her time and talent to volunteering with local…
Steven Cooley started the STRAP program to provide mentoring and life skills to at-risk youth. As a deputy sheriff, Steven provides courtroom…
Jeffrey D. Richardson is an AmeriCorps Alum and the Executive Director of Serve DC – The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism. Serve DC…
Lisa is the Senior Manager, Disaster Preparedness at the Volunteer Center of North Texas. She coordinates volunteer recruitment and management for a…
Alexa Kraft has made service the backbone of her life. She excels in finding creative ways to engage young women in community…
Briana Kinsey has been a spokesperson for the Alabama office of the American Diabetes Association for two years. Since the diagnoses of…
Mr. Mills started the Yes You CAN! Young Lady-Young Man Youth Foundation to serve as a positive, results-oriented, youth-mentoring organization committed to…
Donna Walters is known as the first Volunteer Ambassador of Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh. She continues to serve as a Volunteer Ambassador…
Vanis Buckholz personifies hope in action. Vanis, a 10-year-old, is the president of My ReCycler, a business he developed at age 7…
Stephen is the consummate leader. From serving as an elected official for several years to heading up some of the largest community…
After earning $100,000 in college scholarships for herself, Shayla Price has become the “Scholarship Queen” of teaching students how to earn free…
Melody Schiaffino founded and chartered Ph.D. Moms in the fall of 2011 at the University of Florida. Ph.D. Moms aims to provide…
Led by Teresa Creech, the Early Learning Partnership operates a free pediatrics clinic for uninsured children who do not qualify for Medicaid.…
Susan addresses military needs by building and supporting a collaborative network for our nation’s wounded, ill and injured service members, their families…
Through Student Veterans of America, Michael addresses military needs by providing a network and support system for student veterans. His dedicated service…