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Baillie Locke found out a lot about Down’s Syndrome first hand. A young lady in her school, Tiffany, lives with the disorder…
Dr. Rajendra Vyas, founder of the National Association for the Blind, India visited Chicago in 1988. Dr. Vyas shared the information that…
Edith Bush is extremely active in the West Palm Beach, Florida community. Her service activities include but are not limited to the…
Doris Hoskins has been married twice and is the mother of 10 and the grandmother or great grandmother of an enormous brood…
Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) is a public nonprofit healthcare system. MHS is one of the largest employers in South Broward County with…
Doreen Holmes, Volunteer Coordinator of St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen, is one of its most prominent supporters. Ms. Holmes works tirelessly, spending every…
GenesisJobs was founded in 1985 as a program of Episcopal Social Ministries with the purpose of building a network of the business…
Dana Thompson moved into the New Smyrna Beach community in 1999. One of the first orders of business for her was to…
The Best Buddies Chapters at Brien McMahon and Norwalk High Schools are student-run mentoring initiatives that match high school students with developmentally…
Brigham Young University’s (BYU) Center for Service and Learning, formerly known as the Jacobsen Center for Service and Learning, was formed in…
Lisa Karbon heard someone say that when it is cold, no one should have to go without a coat. In April of…
Since June of 2000, the Blind Boone Park Renovation Group has worked to renovate Blind Boone Park in Warrensburg, Missouri. Full-time volunteer…
BellSouth has a rich tradition of community service, highlighted by its significant charitable investment in its communities, including monetary contributions, sponsorships, and…
Erin Rosen-Watson is the director of her own nonprofit organization, Erin’s Helping Hands. With more than 500 volunteers, she has impacted thousands…
Dr. Michael Litow has been helping save young lives for more than 30 years. He has helped children and teens that are…
Rudy Hazen is a very empathetic and compassionate child. About four years ago,she became very concerned for other people who did not…