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Since literacy is one of the most powerful predictors of a child's future success, improving literacy levels, especially in young children, is…
Dr. Michael Clark is a neonatologist at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT. The small infants that he cares for on the job…
The Umbrella Project is a volunteer nonprofit organization that uses art to empower young people worldwide. Dedicated to uniting children throughout the…
The Ohio Dominican College is located in an urban community where poverty is high—higher than any other area in Columbus, OH. Five…
Bishop Raymond Napper is a veteran of 21 years. In October 1984, he founded the Powerhouse of Deliverance Church, Inc. in Hinesville,…
Stephanie Garcia is a 15-year-old sophomore at LaGrange High School located in rural Southwest Georgia. Stephanie's commitment to serve started in fall…
Daniel Weiss has dedicated his life to humanitarian causes. After completing his master’s degree, Mr. Weiss worked at Mercy Home For Boys…
At the Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington, MD, Kris Schmitz is busy volunteering with several different programs. Kris, who is…
Daniel Bryant, a full-time college student at the University of Houston, serves as a teacher and clinic coordinator at St. Pius Catholic…
At the age of 90, Tom Fisher is still actively involved in promoting literacy. His interest began in 1994 when he read…
Christina Ivazes is passionate about helping at-risk kids. She devotes all of her free time, between 40-60 hours weekly, to helping these…
Interfaith Mission of Sussex County (IMSC), Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Delaware. The Mission was part of the Interfaith Housing…
Over twenty years ago in Thousand Oaks, California, the Conejo Clinic was established to provide medical and legal assistance to those who…
In September 1996, Tennessee implemented Family First, a welfare reform initiative. This program is designed to provide temporary assistance to families, while…
About 4 years ago, the parents and teachers at Tropical Elementary School established the Tropical Elementary Publishing Center in order to assist…
After leaving the Houston area and returning to a family farm in Anderson, TX, Marie Hartman decided to volunteer in the Brazos…