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In 1992 there was an urgent need in Havasu, specifically at Interagency, to help desperate individuals who could not receive help in…
When most 5th graders are outside skateboarding or running up and down the street on a Sunday afternoon, Evan Richardson, age 10…
Share-A-Book Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Zachary Hicks for the purpose of promoting literacy and the joy of reading among…
Volunteers are the backbone of Associated Services for the Blind (ASB). Without them, ASB would be unable to provide programs and services…
Spencer Michael Free, known as “Mike” Free, has since October 1998 been a dedicated volunteer for the Cruisin’ Not Boozin’ Program, a…
Following two local disasters, and the bombing of September 11, 2001, a study done by the local Red Cross Chapter determined that…
For the past 14 years, Mimi Huey has donated thousands of hours to ensure that critical, basic needs of the abused and…
While mentoring usually evokes an image of an adult and a child, mothers need mentors also. The Mentoring Moms Program of Volunteer…
Aaron Oberne has been associated with the Norfolk Neighborhood and Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation Division for the past several years – first…
The Campus Kitchens Project is a national network sponsored by DC Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization in Washington DC. This program utilizes…
For the past two years, Thomas Owens, a Vietnam Era Veteran, has been the primary case manager with the Homeless Veterans Reintegration…
Paul Lilienfeld, 14, attended the annual Christmas party for children with cancer and their families the past two years. The party was…
On most weekends you can find Councilman Scott Reddin mentoring, driving, distributing food to the homeless or raising awareness about the dangers…
Robert Graham has been a volunteer counselor at St. Andrew Baptist Church Benevolence Center for more than five years. He volunteers two…
In one moment on a dark night on the Interstate, Jerry Bowles’ life changed forever. He witnessed a horrible automobile collision. A…