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The Volunteer Interpreters Program (VIP) was created in 1994 to address the growing need for language interpretation in civil court cases in…
Deborah Wood, who herself suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, inherited a small poodle named Pomp. Within weeks she researched and developed a way…
Teen Connect is a community service program that pairs teens with senior citizens to converse by telephone, sharing life’s experiences. It keeps…
Born in Olympia 87 years ago, Winnifred Castle Olsen has been a “doer” since school days when she edited the Olympia High…
The adoptive and foster parents are consummate volunteer caregivers. These volunteers came to the program because of a sincere desire to take…
When a recovering heart patient contemplates life after surgery, the prospects may seem bleak. Herman Slotoroff, a 70-year-old retired accountant from Somers,…
Peter Lor is a longtime member of the community served by NYU Downtown Hospital: his 65-year residency in Chinatown has been interrupted…
Linda Malinowski works daily to find ways of making life better for those around her. She is a dedicated supporter of The…
Well into her 70’s, when many senior citizens might consider slowing down, Dorothy holds two on-going volunteer positions, both requiring a high…
Thousands of women and children are impacted by domestic violence daily. The Child Rescue Foundation, Inc. (CRF) maintains the mission to provide…
The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had…
Domestic abuse has been in the forefront of our society during the past decade; however, what is not publicized is that it…
Ruth Athey took in her friend to live with her and her family after a domestic violence case and divorce, when her…
In 1964, Golub Corporation approached 4-H Youth Development programs in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Schoharie Counties to work jointly in providing about…
Lee-Martin Sloan helped to organize the Helping Hands Club, originally called the Humanitarian Club, in 2000. She has remained an integral part…