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Ralph Matuska has volunteered at the Poverello Center since January 2005, lending his expertise to our organization as handy-man and problem solver.…
Paul Clolery has been a tireless advocate for the charitable sector through his position as editorial director of the national business publication,…
Nancy Polsin has been an AIMS volunteer since 2000. In that time she has proven herself to be an invaluable asset to…
Kay is a whirlwind of energy and has a list of accomplishments and achievements that proceed her. She has actively been involved…
Dalene is a key volunteer for Missoula's Out to Lunch in Caras Park summer series. Out to Lunch is the largest festival…
Dalene Withycombe is a key volunteer for Missoula's Out to Lunch in Caras Park summer series. Out to Lunch is the largest…
The SCI Dorchester Youth Council (DYC) is a dynamic group of 14 teenagers that are committed to improving their community through community…
Susan Jacobs is the Founder/Executive Director of a grassroots nonprofit, Wheels of Success (WOS). WOS provides transportation to keep working families working.…
In the spring of 2004, Hillary DeLone, a 34 year old mother, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. By July 2004,…
From the nominator: “Kristi Kelly created Lilies of the Valley as a support group in 2004, but it has grown to represent…
Kristi Kelly created Lilies of the Valley as a support group in 2004, but it has grown into so much more: an…
Jode Eye co-founded Clothes to Kids (CTK) because saw firsthand the tremendous need of many families in her community. A large percent…
In 1996, Cathy Binstock’s daughter, who was born with cerebral palsy, wanted to take ballet, just like many other little girls. Dance…
Just take Cook Street north until the pavement ends in Palm Desert, CA. Continue another half mile and you enter an atmosphere…
Sherry Abraham is a co-founder and president of Women First. Begun as a mutual support group for women diagnosed with breast cancer,…