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Mindy Street, Miss Auburn , has educated her community about Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) and implemented a mentoring program to help children…
Barbara Fricke has been volunteering at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital for four and a half years. The fact that she has volunteered…
The Lydia Project provides encouragement and spiritual support to women facing a cancer diagnosis in Augusta. When the diagnosis of cancer is…
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 50% of Denver’s female population over the age of 65 lives alone and the majority…
Erin Lea Turner, 20 years old, is a Communication Arts major at Troy University. She actively demonstrates her sincere passion for the…
Let your light shine before men. Each community has someone who helps the poor, cares for the ill, serves the church, supports…
Joe Aubain is a man who loves his island, his home. He has seen the devastating effect of cruelty on animals in…
The leadership of Mr. Jay Lapham manifests itself in his quiet and steadfast commitment to keeping our children protected. Through his dedication…
Every once in a while in life, you cross the path of an individual that just seems to stand out. I have…
Following Col. Lees Broome’s retirement from the USAF, in 1974, he has spent most of his time helping Air Force active duty…
Don L. Rondeau is an asset to the Heart of America Quilt and the community at large. He has been a volunteer…
The tragic loss of her brother due to underage drinking has made Katie Lumpkin an activist and advocate for reducing underage drinking…
Von Whatcott is a unique volunteer in his area. Though he is only 23 years old, he volunteers 20-30 hours every week.…
Ben Frandsen, currently a senior at La Canada High School, was appointed to the Youth Council by our City Council, from a…
Sara E. Wagner’s leadership encompasses her school, the East Pennsboro Township Community, and the South Central region of Pennsylvania. She has been…
Mrs. Dorrie Moon is a teacher’s aide at Marion Sarah Peyton Elementary School (MSP) in Marion, Maryland. In the fall of 2003,…