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Through her professional and voluntary work, Nancy Oprsal has distinguished herself as an extraordinary friend and educator of children. As a teacher…
Patricia L. Kranzow has been volunteering for three years and has accrued more than 2,200 volunteer hours in the Education Therapy Section…
Deciding whether to give a book to one classroom or a child in every classroom was a decision discussed and debated in…
In 1993, a small group of concerned and committed people came together to examine the barriers faced by families seeking assistance to…
Since 1947, Hope Harbor has provided shelter and support for thousands of needy children and families in crisis in Oklahoma and the…
Ann Jeffers has an exemplary academic record and is a young woman of noble character. She has challenged herself each year with…
Beulah Oliphant has established an exemplary history of service to her community. She was and is still very involved with her church…
Esther Andrews displays a genuine commitment and compassion for children and families. She is a gifted, dedicated and conscientious volunteer who finds…
The mission of Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life, and to…
Kaj Skov was born and raised in Denmark. He came to the United States by way of our armed forces, working as…
Quail Valley, California is a small, unincorporated area that has a population of about 4,500. The area is infiltrated with drug addicts…
Robyn Skodzinsky, a first-hand witness to the negative effects of alcoholism and drug use, opted to establish a positive path for her…
El Dorado Women’s Center is a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their families. The Center…
Creating a positive from a negative has been Elizabeth Mann’s inspiration. She believes we may all be faced with adversity, but we…
Lisa Trifiletti’s enthusiastic personality, high spirits, and caring heart set her a part from many volunteers. She is a goal oriented young…
Since the age of 13, Gary Davidson has been a beacon of hope to his community. He spoke out to support the…