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Animal abuse and neglect are a concern that isn’t addressed everyday so people don’t think about it often. Animal shelters everywhere are…
The North Carolina Bankers Association membership recognized 11 years ago that a number of deserving middle-school students across our state were not…
Matt Stiles is a role model to young and old in our community. As a school guidance counselor, students look to him…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Older Americans Month – May 2006 Molly Mangold is one of the winners of…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Older Americans Month – May 2006 Jim Eddins is one of the winners of…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Older Americans Month – May 2006 Norma Wright is one of the winners of…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Older Americans Month – May 2006 Dennis Schoening is one of the winners of…
SPECIAL JUDGING Daily Point of Light Award for Older Americans Month – May 2006 Andrea Boone is one of the winners of…
As a volunteer, Lester Cypher started Shepherd’s Cupboard in 1992 and only one person came for food, within six months Shepherd’s Cupboard…
Julianna Colon is a third grade student from Egg Harbor City, NJ. She began volunteering with disabled children in South Jersey when…
This program is designed to increase adolescent’s awareness of their community and help them to feel a part of it. Our experience…
In 2004, more than 100 of Aetna’s Group Insurance employees put in more than 850 hours of hard work building the first…
Ben Statham is President of the Friends of the Alpharetta Library, a nonprofit volunteer organization, who has been volunteering with the Atlanta-Fulton…
Attempts to address the illegal drug problem in the United States range from stricter laws to education programs. In addition, while harsh…
Kate Margolis has dedicated the past three years to children, teens, and families impacted by domestic violence and dating abuse through her…
For ten years, Jami has actively protected the world’s water supply, especially Nebraska’s underground aquifer. Following the discovery of industrial solvents in…