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Anne Banfield is a 34-year-old woman with Down’s syndrome. Banfield began volunteering at the W.H. Hundley Annex, the long-term care facility of…
Marge Engleman has been involved with the American Red Cross for the past ten years, serving numerable hours to support their services.…
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) is the umbrella organization for nearly 650 Riding Centers in the United States…
Geralyn Dunckelman was raised from childhood by her grandmother upon her mother’s passing. Geralyn’s grandmother provided her with much guidance and support…
Kim Benfield is a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, the national co-ed sorority that requires each member to perform 20 hours of…
Everybody Wins! was started by retired New York City textile industry executive Arthur Tannenbaum in 1995. After reading “The Read-Aloud Handbook” by…
Jack Kauck is a modest hero that has helped thousands that do not even know his name. He has not thrown a…
Under the leadership of Russ Porter, the foot care clinics have grown from a seminal initiative begun in 1988 by a resident…
Concerned Parents of Pueblo (CPP) is a community organization established ten years ago in a garage as two concerned parents pondered over…
Allison Kellogg has watched lives changed because of her volunteer service. Six years ago, Kyri, a five year old girl, appeared in…
Jo Ann Rigano is a Beavercreek, Ohio third grade teacher who extends herself beyond the classroom. She teaches her students the true…
Over a decade ago, Sylvia Anthony founded Sylvia’s Haven Inc. with a simple vision “to provide transitional housing for homeless, single, pregnant…
Adam Wanstrath is a senior at Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is very active in the Cincinnati community and…
During the past decade Margaret Stores has helped innumerable homebound seniors despite her own failing health. She has been a Senior Companion…
Nancy Schroeder worked at a local college in the bookstore for many years. Once she retired, Schroeder devoted the majority of her…
Doris Fedus has volunteered with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for 27 continuous years with several social service organizations. After…
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