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Countless young lawyers, scientists and artists from Chicago's low-income neighborhoods have Martin Castro to thank for supporting their success whether they know…
The Albuquerque Reads is a volunteer program which is sponsored by the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and the Albuquerque School System. This…
Many of us make promises to God in times of crisis. But how many of us actually keep those promises? Look no…
In 1989 Rosa Griffith's husband died, and in 2000 she suffered a stroke. During her rehabilitation, Rosa promised God that when she got…
John is of Commander Post 259 and Bugles Across America State Coordinator Authorized Provider AP34 Department of Defense is mainly organizes and…
As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its obligations to…
The 2000 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey contained some alarming information about Lee County. The average age that Lee County children begin…
Colene Burns, a twenty-three year-old graduate student, hopes to have an exciting career as a financial executive in corporate America. Her most…
Following an airplane crash in September 2000, John Trifiletti suffered a spinal cord injury, paralyzing his legs. It was a turning point…
As a student athlete, the most important issue in our world today is obesity. One program may not change a world-wide epidemic,…
As an athlete, a young lady and a student, the most important issue in our world today is obesity. One program may…
Many successful people can point to one life-changing event. Patty Avery can point to two. The first was in grade school, when…
The Congressional Award recognizes young people between the ages of 14 and 23 who set and achieve personally challenging goals in four…
The San Francisco Food Bank exists to provide food to nearly 150,000 people in San Francisco who live with the threat of…
Justin Ferrari, now 17 years old, saw a need in his community, especially the area high schools, to reach out to other…
Manuela has served the community 918 hours through her senior year at Immaculata High School. The 41 different events include shopping for…