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Priya Sathaye has been volunteering with the Sunday Friends Program since August of 2006. Sunday Friends is a nonprofit organization that runs…
Laura Wysocki broke her elbow playing soccer and while at the doctors, noticed an ad in the paper for volunteers. The program…
Jody Fazzano is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master's degree in social work and is qualified to counsel people with…
Joan is a relentless animal rescuer and spends quite a lot of time assisting in the rescue, care and placement of homeless…
Four years ago, while leaving for the Kentucky Derby, the Huscrofts first heard the story of thoroughbred racing champion Afleet Alex and…
Every day I see people in need, they are walking down the street. There are 2 and 3 families living in one…
This is story is about Zach and Thomas Ellers’ volunteer work: “We have always loved animals and have gotten dog food for…
Ellen Dean addresses the need to educate new generations of children in the age old use for books, opening their minds to…
Here is one "super" group of volunteers, Skiffytown League of Heroes, superheroes helping charities. “Skiffytown League of Heroes (SLOH) began when a…
From the nominator: “The SCS HelpLine Volunteers are an extraordinary group of volunteers who show daily their commitment to community involvement and…
This Richard Miles’ story of service: “I first came across HorsePower at my college in New Hampshire. Once I got started, I…
Florence G. Phillips, a former Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer, is the founder/director of the ESL (English as a Second Language) In-Home…
This is Nadia Serhani’s service story: “Poverty can lead to unthinkable things. After returning from a military training camp where I met…
“Dr. Harben was our vet for 3 years and we saw a strong need to further assist him in any way we…