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The Eta Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega National Co-ed Service Fraternity, located at the University of Wisconsin – Stout has…
In 1994, Beachwood’s school system redefined their mission statement to “develop intellectual entrepreneurs with a social conscience” and selected core values that…
Robert D. Carpenter, of Huntington, West Virginia, has a professional job as a Funeral Director for Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary, but he spends most…
Freedom House, formerly a walk-in shelter in a small rural community in north central Illinois, has sought ways to house clients for…
The Peekskill High School (PHS) Interact Club continues to distinguish itself at PHS and in the Peekskill community. Based upon their desire…
Oleta Howe is the kind of volunteer every organization wants. She has been a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer for 19 years, working…
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America with the Federal Trade Commission reporting that over tem million people were victimized…
Mallory Potock, age 17, consistently demonstrates outstanding commitment to volunteerism through her work at the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center (CTRC). The CTRC…
Cecil Stinson is a long time member of the Happy Valley Community. Happy Valley is a small wide spread rural areas where…
The Elk Meadow 4-H members, ages 5-18, saw the need to do community service at their village parks. The club has 43…
Rosemary Smith is a program director’s dream volunteer. She is 72 years young and has boundless energy. Rosemary has been a Chaves…
The Life Connections Program was initiated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons in response to the President’s Faith Based initiative. Although there…
Hundreds of volunteers devote their time and energy to the children of Las Vegas and have done so for the last 10…
Fourteen Pines Neighborhood Networks Kids Club is unique because it is not about kids alone. It is about community, neighbors and open…
For more than 20 years, Winnie Winters has volunteered at Opportunity Village, making a major contribution to the organization’s phenomenal growth. In…