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Serving is nothing new for Karene Ryan. She has a long history of using her talents and skills to benefit children in…
Life does not always turn out the way we plan it. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) member Jim Kurley found that…
Neighbors Assisting Neighbors (NAN) is the next generation of existing Neighborhood Watch programs. It is a community-building model that works in any…
Hannah Kootz is a sixteen-year-old girl who lives in Warwick, Massachusetts. This area, knows as the North Quabbin, has one of the…
The South Sevier Youth Court was created in February 2001. Approximately 850 hours of service, including court sessions and training, are annually…
Michael Williams has dedicated his life’s work to helping individuals to heal and lead healthy lives. For 16 years, Mr. Williams has…
Andrea Weber is the dedicated mother of five children. Her third child, Madeline, has a genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. This syndrome…
Senator Elizabeth “Betty” Sims has been a member of the Junior League of St. Louis, MO for more than 48 years and…
Katherine began working at ABC Radio Networks in October 2001 and was immediately drawn to the Company-wide Disney VoluntEAR program. She started…
Maureen Nipar, Director of Business Development, National Initiatives, Citigroup, serves as a volunteer/coordinator in the Sunday Soup Kitchen at the Cathedral of…
Frank Knittel has been working with the Disney VoluntEARS since the program began 12 years ago. He serves on the VoluntEARS Leadership…
Amalia Betanzos is President of Wildcat Service Corporation, a non-profit multi-million dollar employment program. Founded in 1972, Wildcat’s goal is to bring…
Lyndsey Mills, “Miss Henry County 2003,” has long been involved with persons of special needs throughout her community. She has worked with…
Donald Springer was inspired to volunteer at the age of ten. He and his mother were the first on the scene when…
The Indianapolis Children’s Museum together with The Indianapolis Star developed a weekly community outreach program for youths to write articles that are…