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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…
Sabine County VFW Post 10351 & Ladies Auxiliary members and local entities provided meals for more than 1,000 volunteers and supported NASA’s…
Three years ago, Ryan Omenski’s aunt was given 90 days to live. The doctors said that she would not survive unless she…
Leslie Tanner is a teen volunteer that is in the background, getting things done, and keeping things going. When you come to…
In 1992, EXC!TE (ExxonMobil Community Involvement Through Employees program) was designed by a group of highly motivated local employees under the sponsorship…
Andrew Huschka is an outstanding youth volunteer. He is very active in Ottawa’s Youth Action Council (YAC) and Youth in Government (YIG)…
The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) Homeland Security Corps was established September 1, 2002, to address disaster response needs in the…
Sister Ruth Virginia Quinn, S.S.J., is a person with boundless energy. She is always ready and willing to extend a helping hand…
Among the corps of volunteers at Ogden Regional Medical Center is Charlene Riddle, an outstanding example of one who gives remarkable service.…
Dr. Reisz has volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS) of Morgan County for almost four years. He has been matched with Bryan…
Tony Washington, a graduate of Frostburg State University, was accepted as an AmeriCorps *VISTA member in V.O.I.C.E. (Volunteer Opportunities in the Community…
In a disaster or emergency, communications are critical! During an emergency, there are large increases in the volume of radio traffic per…
Amanda Feldman has been making a positive difference in her school, community and the daily lives of others for years as she…
Since her retirement from BP Amoco two years ago, Anne Clement has filled much of her spare time with volunteer activities, averaging…
Viola Engel is a volunteer Long-term Care Ombudsman for the Salt Lake City Aging Services. She is a caring, cheerful addition to…