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Chaplain David Lefavor has organized a group of community supporters to recognize; honor and benefit National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty Chaplains…
Sharon Oberne is the sponsor of the “After-Breakfast Buddy Reading Club” at Willoughby Elementary School. The “After-Breakfast Buddy Reading Club,” began in…
The Leadership 101 SE of Saline High School began their quest to make a difference and encourage others to follow their lead in…
Friends in Action of the Eastern Panhandle (FIAEP) is a 501© (3) non-profit organization, a member of the United Way of the…
James Joseph Flaig is a 16-year-old teenager at American Heritage School who participated in the Coral Springs Police Department Leadership Mentoring Program…
While most seniors look forward to spending their golden years resting and relaxing, 94-year old Edith Harvey, known as “Miss Edith,” prefers…
The Junior League of Tyler started an annual local program thirteen years ago called Summer Reading Camp. Summer Reading is a free,…
Merry Wisler has been a Girl Scout Leader since 1994 and has also taken on the task of Girl Scout Organizer and…
The mission of the RITA Foundation, Inc. is to help find a cure for cancer, and specifically breast cancer. Started in 1997,…
The Alzheimer's Daily News offers a special web page allowing organizations to post announcements of national and local events and a section called…
Stevie Peacock has supported needy children by donating back packs, school supplies, holiday gifts and by reading in their classrooms. After Hurricane…
Tabitha Helms is extremely committed to impacting the lives of children affected by cancer. She has been a Chemo Pal for two…
Heather Bailey is a dedicated part of the Chemo Pal program at the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). As a Pediatric Chemo Pal…
Kris Marshall spends his time working with children. He is a Chemo Pal for the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). As a Pediatric…
Denise Hempel is a dedicated part of the Chemo Pal Program at the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). As a Pediatric Chemo Pal…