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Wishful Thinking was formally organized in 2002 as a nonprofit organization. All funding is though private donations and grants. “All volunteers all…
Sal Uccello joined the Disabled American Veterans in 1955 and became a lifetime member in 1961. As a DAV member he volunteered…
Many religious organizations require their congregation’s youth to volunteer for several hours. However, the youth of Congregation Beth Torah have a totally…
Ruth Ann Blair has been with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) since July 2000. Her positive outlook, amazing energy and…
Eugene Brudno’s JFSA volunteer career began almost four decades ago while parenting a daughter with mental illness and grand parenting a grandson…
Most of us look forward to our Sunday afternoons to recuperate from the week while taking our Sunday naps, but not the…
Routinely serving others 700+ hours a month and often on 24 hour call, Betty Jo Harvey seldom waits to be contacted. She…
Margaret Banks, age 74, has been a resident of Pottstown Borough in Montgomery County, PA for the last 50 years and believes…
Laura was first exposed to volunteerism through Brownies, filling Easter Eggs for a local nursing home. She has continued to contribute to…
Blair became interested in volunteerism and leadership as a senior in high school when she was selected to represent her local National…
Marty is one of the most enthusiastic citizens we have ever had working with us. He is genuinely dedicated, friendly and helpful…
Lewis Barton, owner of Native Country Studios and TV 8 of Fort Pierce, FL, exemplified himself as a pillar of society and…
Jean is the coordinator of Busy Hands, the biggest component of RSVP of St. Joseph County, largely due to her efforts. (RSVP…
Sister Gretchen has been a cornerstone for the Brazos Valley in terms of leadership and volunteerism over the past 24 years. She…
In contrast to a world shadowed by terrorism, international troubles, and accusations of not caring, Christopher Stanton is a bridge of friendship,…
Edee Greene and a group of concerned citizens founded Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. (WID) in July 1974. WID began…