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For the last two years, under the leadership of TSgt. Danny Sholar, Leicle Bostic Traditional Elementary Magnet School of Wichita, Kansas has…
The Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley is a private, non-profit human service that provides programs and services for victims…
Steve Duvall is an example of how a person with a severe disability can lead a self-sufficient, and fulfilling life, while being…
The Assistive Technology Program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell was founded by Professor D. Clark more than 10 years ago, in…
Santa Fe Preparatory School, established in 1961, is an independent, non-profit, coeducational, college-preparatory day school with 300 students in grades seven through…
If Henry Anthony “Tony” Murkins wants you to know anything about him, it is that the most beautiful thing he has ever…
Addiction and domestic violence are not just individual problems of mind and body — they are deeply rooted in society. A community…
Many children, people, and organizations in Bay City, Michigan have greatly benefited from Donald Middleton’s time, dedication, and devotion. He and his…
Established in 1990, the goal of the Volunteer Talent Center (VTC) is to improve the academic performance and social skills of K-12…
For four years, Joshua Spalding, age 11, has been a poster child for American Red Cross Blood Services. He stimulates blood donor…
International Youth Hall of Fame® (IYHF) builds developmental assets by helping communities come together to recognize, celebrate, encourage, document and publicize the…
The Tallahassee 25 has made a commitment to create opportunities for children in need with their community through support and hands on…
Dr. Ralph H. Poteet High School has always been a school committed to excellence in education. In 1995, the school extended its…
Peter Samples ensures that educational and awareness programs for the prevention of child abuse and exploitation are presented to more than two…
In June 1987, the Jerry and Elsie Weyrauch’s oldest daughter, Terri Ann Weyrauch, M.D., died by suicide in Chicago at the age…
The Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program, YO ACAP, has dedicated its efforts of service to the African-American community of Philadelphia for…