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Ord Nebraska’s Chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a group of students who are very active with many community and…
Marti Leishman is an amazingly dedicated and outstanding third grade teacher. Leishman has so many wonderful qualities; it is difficult to put…
The National Association of Charitable Photographers (NAOCP) was established in March 2006. Two photographers wanted to help other professionals provide their services…
Nicholas Wan is a sophomore at Seton Catholic Central High School who has invested much of his personal time to help improve…
Sara Barnes has a concern for children and decided to put that care in action. Barnes came to Mrs. Ward’s first grade…
Donna Firpo’s volunteerism with the Committee on Church Cooperation (CCC) has been primarily in the Clothing Closet area where on Thursdays and…
The Old Bank Summer Youth Volunteer Team is composed of six creative and energetic youth ranging in age from 13-17. During the…
The students of St. Paul's Episcopal School annually, collectively provide over 7,000 hours in community service through a variety of activities and…
First Day Project Student School Supply Drive, formerly Supply Our Schools is a community initiative that began last year as a joint…
The Philosophy of LWT Communications is to effectively promote their clients' image, service or product through strategic marketing and media delivered on…
Through his extraordinary travels, Robert “Bob” Fout demonstrates his compassion for other people. Shortly after the 2004 tsunami ravaged Indonesia, Bob responded…
Cristina Garcia, was born in Tampa, FL to two parents, who instilled in her the importance of volunteering from the beginning. Cristina…
Michael Thornton is a senior at LAMP, president of National Honor Society and co-president of Key Club. Though only 18 years old,…
Gamma Sigma Sigma is traditionally a service organization, but they are more than what you see in an average service organization. By…
Kyle Freas, a junior at Plano West High School, founded a volunteer organization called Plano Youth Together in 2003. His organization works…
Tampa, FL boasted of a population of 303,447 in 2000 which grew to 325,989 in 2005. A great percentage of the change…