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Michael Bowler has devoted his life to children. Born with hearing loss, he has been an exemplary role model and mentor to…
The Learn, Earn, Advance and Prosper (L.E.A.P.) Program is a comprehensive welfare-to-work model implemented by a not-for-profit community hospital in Tucson, AZ.…
After fifteen years of service to the students of New York, Mimi Levin Lieber decided not to seek re-election as a member…
Sylvia Goodman was the driving force behind the construction of the Sci-Port Discovery Center, a 67,000 square foot hands-on science center designed…
Clay Mountain Housing, Inc. (CMHI) began in 1988 after Clay County, WV was one of three regions in the state featured in…
Inspired by his passion for children, education and photography, retired schoolteacher Walter Bodle has mobilized an entire community. In just five years,…
Sarah Hawkins believes the best gifts that she can give to children are selflessness and education. During her freshman year in high…
A volunteer for Hospice of the Valley since 1981, Fred Appel has been instrumental in the growth of this organization. In the…
Julie Bachman, a local attorney licensed in the states of Nevada, California and Massachusetts, began volunteering her services at the South Lake…
Bernadette Powell, an active grandmother of three, has put her efforts toward trying to stop the cycle of child abuse that is…
Holly Klotz has been instrumental in the success of "Community of Caring" at West Vigo High School. A concept developed by Mrs.…
Upon viewing the dire situation at Palm View Elementary, Elinore McCune requested to become a volunteer. As a retired teacher, McCune has…
Wanda Purvis is involved in the public school system as a volunteer mentor for kindergarten students. She is also a volunteer for…
Sarah Hardner, a senior at Allegheny College, has contributed exemplary service to Allegheny's campus and to the Meadville community during the past…
Since March 1992, Dennis Swanson has served as Volunteer Mentor and Chairman of the Board for the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for…
Scot Pittman, founder and volunteer Executive Director of Street Clothes Project, is largely responsible for the well-dressed men walking the streets of…