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Sometimes it is not one action or cause that distinguishes an individual, but rather their instrumental role in establishing the groundwork where…
Creating One Smile at a Time Dr. Ken Johnson creates smiles that will last a lifetime through the free dental work he…
Sometimes a seemingly small decision has a big impact. At the South Shore YMCA it all started with the idea for a…
A Retreat from Homelessness For the founders of the Women’s Room 1,200 was the magic number. They had to do something for…
It started as a simple proposal. Dr. Naomi Mangatu’s employer was holding a contest. Employees could submit a proposal for a community…
Every dollar counts and Rita Pinard works to help people in her western Oregon community hang on to as much of their…
Sometimes heading out of town provides perspective. In January 2007 a team of volunteers from the small community of Ligonier, Indiana, went…
An Inspiring Retirement For nearly twenty years Lou Mass has been a constant presence at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Craig Street…
A Green Passion Charlie Conklin has been “green” for decades. Anyone involved with environmental protection efforts in Baltimore County knows Charlie. Charlie…
A Trail of Love Wanda and Troy Brown love each other, love the outdoors and love for others to enjoy experiencing the…
High-Tech Volunteerism Since 2005 Scott Doniger has volunteered nearly 4,300 hours of service for The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC).…
Mentoring One, Impacts Many Carol Moroco was ahead of her time. When she began her banking career she was the only woman…
Special Help for Special Education Believing that a strong community is rooted in a thriving educational system Ken Rupert works tirelessly to…
Feeding the Flock The growing number of hungry in Franklin, Indiana does not intimidate LaTheda Noonan. She pushes even harder to match…
Ashley McNeill has always felt a responsibility to make a difference in her community. For eight years, Ashley has been involved with…
Since Callahan Fore was 10 years old, he has been extremely passionate about service to his community. When Callahan and his high…