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Grandma Lennie Garrett is an amazing and loving individual who has volunteered twenty hours a week at Marion Anderson Elementary School, a…
The Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) of Pinellas County, Florida supports the healthy development of all children and their families in the county…
The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is a professional organization representing more than 150,000 African-American nurses throughout the United States. The membership…
Ms. Wresinski teaches a class of exceptional second graders at Helen A. Davis Elementary School in Tampa, Florida. Each Friday, without fail,…
Youth Volunteers Corp of Prescott Valley, Arizona is a group of young people who are enthusiastic and energetic in their services. Their…
Grandma Eula has volunteered as a Foster Grandparent at Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School for the past 10 years. That is about 10,000…
Johnson County, Kansas residents boast of good schools, a thriving business sector, strong civic leaders, friendly people and a great quality of…
The Southern California Kindergarten Conference, Inc. (SCKC) is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing quality Staff Development activities for those involved in…
The Pinellas Habitat for Humanity was struggling before Jacqui Hosman came to its rescue. Though teaching at Ozona Elementary School is certainly…
Barbara Marker is a very active woman at Northwood Presbyterian Church and in her community of Silver Spring, Maryland. In spite of…
Natalie Jolly has been exceptionally successful in paring University students with local community organizations through her multiple service learning educational endeavors. Over…
Disability has never been a stumbling block for Becki Forsell, despite the fact that she lost her sight some years ago. In…
The United Way of Palm Beach County is an integral part of the Boynton Beach, Florida community. In collaboration with numerous organizations…
Lisa J. Goehle founded L.A. Social Service Center, Inc. on February 6, 1996. Lisa Goehle saw a vision of a full-service social…
TEP is very concerned about the critical health and safety needs of the community. Volunteer activities, are encouraged for employees, their families…
Alexandra (Alex) Buga has volunteered over the past two years organizing and managing a tremendous book drive project. As a result more…