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In 1992, an increasing need for outreach to the homebound in the Archdiocese of New York became apparent. With the trend toward…
Judith Lajoie is a formerly battered woman who had a vision of what a successful transitional home for women and children would…
At 11:15 am each day, a line forms outside of a previously well-known grocery store. The men, women and children of all…
Dr. John Wessner, a physics professor and Chairman of the Department of Physics at Towson University, became involved in Sandtown Habitat through…
Sixteen ladies volunteer on a weekly basis for a program that is more than 12-years-old. They are the Weld Food Bank Coupon…
Michael Edwards, Volunteer Probation Officer (VPO) for the 6th Judicial District in Pulaski County spends at least two hours per week with…
Due to extreme growth in the past 20 years, Sacramento has experienced a great loss of wildlife habitat. Jack Hiehle uses his…
The El Dorado Women's Center in Placerville, CA is a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving adult and child victims of sexual assault…
The St. Norbert College student chapter of Habitat of Humanity partnered with DePere Christian Outreach and St. Norbert College to sponsor DePere's…
Charlotte Jimenez facilitates life skill classes at the Greeley Transitional House as part of the educational services from the Equal Opportunity Center.…
In 1994, the Chinese-American Volunteer Corp (CAVC) was established to help reduce barriers in language, cultural beliefs and community isolation. The program…
In August 1998, more than 100 sailors from the U.S.S. South Carolina were mobilized into a volunteer resources organization designed to channel…
Jim Call has been the Volunteer Garden Director for the CASA Community Garden located in Huntsville, AL since 1995. Through his leadership,…
Jane Hoppe has been a volunteer instructor at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School since 1990. During this period of service, she has…
During the 1992 Senior Recognition Program, as she looked across the street to see an old building that was much worn and…
Since 1997, Amy Bennington has volunteered for Arbor Circle Corporation Homeless Youth Services. She mentored for two clients, assisted in the planning…