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Marjorie “Marge” Hislop has been planning educational programs for OASIS Education Center for almost 12 years. OASIS Education Center offers challenging programs…
While driving through downtown Medina one afternoon, all traffic had stopped. Carl Lee Hicks, Jr. got out of his truck to see…
Meris Gunderson works throughout the community to serve others. She embodies the spirit and diligence of a student leader in service learning.…
Judy and Jim Goodwin have been volunteers with the Southwest Interfaith Neighborhood Outreach Program for 19 years and 7 years respectively. Southwest…
Kate is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member and instructor. CERT is a nationally certified 28-hour course that teaches individuals to…
Wayne Deaver is an invaluable member of three Douglas County Emergency Management Volunteer organizations: Douglas County Auxiliary Communications Team (ACT), Skywarn, and…
Through his volunteer service as both a museum docent and Public Affairs Officer at the Midway, Joe is an exceptional advocate for…
Fred Zastrow, a retired barber, has been a volunteer with the Lakewood Police Department since December 1986, wearing several different hats during…
Sue Young has worked at Sun for nearly 20 years and has always been interested in improving women’s’ lives. Last fall, she…
Amy owns two dogs who are trained to be volunteers for the “Delta Society,” in the R.E.A.D. program based on youth literacy,…
Kaye Woodworth has fed the homeless, provided blankets for newborns, tutored adult in literacy, acted in community theater projects, served in her…
Richard is a Resource Management Regional Steward who was able to make spectacular strides on several new programs or systems by implementing…
Lewis is a member of the Westover High School Engineering Academy and currently has a 3.91 GPA, ranking him 14th out of…
Kay’s volunteer work truly makes a difference for patients, families and professionals who encounter her, as she understands that anxiety reduction is…
Hal Stern volunteers as a board member, head manager and team manager with the New Jersey Devils youth hockey club. His volunteer…
Marc is the Vice President for the Arizona Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), planning and coordinating statewide programs…