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The Citizens Probation Council is directed by an 88-year old great grandmother volunteer, Alma Hadley. Hadley may be an older lady, but…
James Clogston is a key support in every facet of the literacy council since he became a certified tutor of adult literacy…
Bishop Robert Brown has rendered outstanding support the community and the City of Montgomery. Bishop Brown’s devotion is instrumental in the safety…
Brenda Rhodes is every Volunteer Manager’s dream: she recruits, mobilizes and trains volunteers—voluntarily! She helps other volunteers sort thousands of pounds of…
Vincent D. Beck is a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He demonstrates a sustained capacity for leadership, excellence and…
Talbot Mentors, a nonprofit youth mentoring program was established in 1997 following two local incidences of patricide. Founder Phil Kirby, a retired…
William (Bill) Campbell has always generously given his time and talents as a volunteer working in the community for those who need…
Ron Stoddard works as a Slot Cleaner/Porter in our Erie Logistics Food Distribution Center in Lancaster, NY. Earlier this year, he was…
Afton Shepherd has volunteered for Horizon Hospice for over five years. When asked what drew her to hospice volunteering, she replied, "It…
Five years ago, Brian and his brother, ages 12 and 13, co-founded their non-profit, Beams and Dreams. Its mission is to provide…
The Pine Mountain Enrichment Program has met the needs of children in a rural town for the last eight years. Every town…
Warren Bagby was born in Richmond, VA and raised in the Washington Metropolitan area. He became a resident of Prince Georges County…
In 2000, Everett J. Leggett saw a need for a charitable giving vehicle that would serve Doddridge County. Thus, he was instrumental…
Volunteerism has been a strong aspect in Ms. Brown’s life but her servant leadership skills blossomed after returning to her hometown to…
Janet Larson has been a registered volunteer with Arrowhead RSVP since February 2005. Her exceptional volunteer service work goes back over 40…
Rebecca Nix contributes her service in the Henry County, KY community. Becky's service to our county was prompted by the dire problem…