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Mackenzie Greer began by working as a volunteer counselor at the American Cancer Society’s pediatric cancer weekend Camp Reach for the Stars,…
Michaela West has been co-presenting safety awareness programs since she was 4-years-old. Last summer at 5-years-old she started taking the lead and…
In 2009, Bethany Komine viewed a live presentation of “Rachel’s Challenge” and was deeply affected by its message of showing kindness and…
ExxonMobil Community Involvement Through Employees (ExC!TE) was founded in 1992 by a group of employees with a desire to support worthwhile community…
Paul Dillon has been a volunteer with the Surprise Fire Department Crisis Response (CR) Program for 10 years, providing field training to…
Master Barber Robert W. Cradle provides grooming services and products free of charge to homeless children and adults. He installs and operates…
More than twenty thousand students in the Portland Public school district are living in poverty. When they show up to school with…
All Care Hospice Volunteers provide companionship to hospice patients and their families at the end of life. They keep patients company, allowing…
Southeast K-9 Search and Rescue is a nonprofit organization that provides trained search and rescue personnel, k-9s, and equipment to missing persons…
Girls Inc. is an organizations that provides programs and services to girls in Schenectady and Albany, NY. Seventy percent of girl members…
Garey Alimia is the owner of a local appliance store chain and president of the hospital foundation board in addition to spending…
Janette Thomas is the founder of the Pups and Wards (PAW) program, which teaches vocational and life skills to juvenile probationers 14…
Nicole Long has spent the last year volunteering at South County Outreach, whose mission is to prevent hunger and homelessness. South County…
Marissa Vogel and Little Helping Hands inspires and engages young children and their families in volunteering, leading lead thousands of children to…