Nearly every Saturday for the past two and a half years, Ruth Haendler and her 17-year old son, Michael and their dog, Nutmeg have been welcome yet unconventional volunteers at Mediplex. They have dedicated themselves to share with the residents . . .
David Buchanan began teaching special education classes in Habersham County in 1980 and has since continued to be an exceptional volunteer. While working with the children, he recognized the difference that bringing the Special Olympics back to Habersham and White . . .
In 1912, a group of Denver dentists joined together to provide dental care for the children of miners and railroad workers with limited incomes. A small dental charity, Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND) was born. They set forward from . . .
Stephanie Garcia, 15, a member of Jefferson County 4-H and a freshman at Mercy Academy High School, raised more than $20,000 to provide bulletproof vests for 34 police dogs in four states. “It made me sad when I heard the . . .
Stephanie Andresen overcame her physical disabilities and birth defects with treatment from the Shriners Hospital for Children. She realizes how fortunate she was to receive treatment free of charge from the Shriners Hospital, and promised to pay them back somehow. . . .
We often have the opportunity to read about extraordinary people who make a difference in other people’s lives. Jane Hall is one of those people. She is one of those individuals whose very presence makes people better for having known . . .
The Montauk Historical Society Lighthouse Committee is active in the Montauk, New York community. Their dedication to lighthouses has resulted in a complex of historical buildings being saved and the education of many school children and adults. In 1986, the . . .
In the fall of 2000, Cody Freas founded a nonprofit agency called Operation Paws. Inspired by his love of animals and his commitment to teaching children community service, Cody developed and implemented a fundraising project to benefit the homeless animals . . .
Shannon Mitchell has volunteered with Hancock County 4-H for the past eight years. Being a 4-H member taught her the value of community service and developed a desire to become an active volunteer. She chose to incorporate her volunteer efforts . . .
For the past ten years, Marcie Burns, an unsung hero, has committed her time and passion for mentoring children at Kruse Elementary in Pasadena, Texas, in the H.O.S. T.S. program. The H.O.S. T.S. (Help One Student to Succeed) program is . . .