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Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary reached a significant milestone on November 30th, 2004! Back on November 30th, 1954, Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital…
Norman began mentoring over three years ago. He was matched to two brothers, who are sons of a single mother. The boys…
Jefferson Parish (Louisiana) is approximately 100 miles long north to south, stretching from Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico, and is…
Mildred Folkvard is a tireless and dedicated senior citizen, who despite her advanced age of 84, is a constant volunteer in our…
Since 1997, Uniqema has partnered in a School Mentoring program with the Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School – a local neighborhood school.…
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…