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Kevin Brown: A Custodian Answers Calling to Help Underprivileged Kids
Seven years ago, when Kevin Brown came across a group of bored children causing trouble in their neighborhood, he knew... -
Diane Dobitz: A Teacher Reaches Out to Immigrants
Diane Dobitz grew up in a large family where she learned the values of sharing, caring, hard work, and giving... -
Catalino Tapia: A Gardener Grows College Scholarships
Catalino Tapia was 20 years old when he immigrated from Mexico in search of a better life. He started his... -
Bill Milliken: A Youth Advocate Finds Solution to Dropout Crisis
Bill Milliken is vice-chairman of Communities in Schools (CIS), the organization he founded in 1977 to help troubled students graduate... -
Brandy Sabatini Regan: A Mother Honors Her Baby’s Battle with Leukemia
In 2002, Brandy Sabatini Regan’s six-week-old infant son, Cole, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), the leading cause of... -
Samuel Maugans: Providing Breathing Room For Families Living With Cancer
For the past six years, Sam Maugans has devoted himself to the fight against cancer through his volunteer work with... -
John Papazoglou: Committed To Serving The Homeless
John Papazoglou is committed to serving the homeless in his Dallas community John has been successful in creating and leading... -
Susan Maxam: Passing on the Tradition of Public Service
Susan Maxam’s commitment to helping the underprivileged and trying to safeguard our environment began during her college years when she spent... -
Liz Pascual: Providing Medical Supplies and Support Overseas
Liz Pascual is an operating room nurse whose core values and sense of being revolve around helping others. Liz is...
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Kevin Brown: A Custodian Answers Calling to Help Underprivileged Kids
Seven years ago, when Kevin Brown came across a group of bored children causing trouble in their neighborhood, he knew... -
Diane Dobitz: A Teacher Reaches Out to Immigrants
Diane Dobitz grew up in a large family where she learned the values of sharing, caring, hard work, and giving... -
Catalino Tapia: A Gardener Grows College Scholarships
Catalino Tapia was 20 years old when he immigrated from Mexico in search of a better life. He started his... -
Bill Milliken: A Youth Advocate Finds Solution to Dropout Crisis
Bill Milliken is vice-chairman of Communities in Schools (CIS), the organization he founded in 1977 to help troubled students graduate... -
Brandy Sabatini Regan: A Mother Honors Her Baby’s Battle with Leukemia
In 2002, Brandy Sabatini Regan’s six-week-old infant son, Cole, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), the leading cause of... -
Samuel Maugans: Providing Breathing Room For Families Living With Cancer
For the past six years, Sam Maugans has devoted himself to the fight against cancer through his volunteer work with... -
John Papazoglou: Committed To Serving The Homeless
John Papazoglou is committed to serving the homeless in his Dallas community John has been successful in creating and leading... -
Susan Maxam: Passing on the Tradition of Public Service
Susan Maxam’s commitment to helping the underprivileged and trying to safeguard our environment began during her college years when she spent... -
Liz Pascual: Providing Medical Supplies and Support Overseas
Liz Pascual is an operating room nurse whose core values and sense of being revolve around helping others. Liz is... -
Gino Rinaldi: A Burn Survivor Helping Others Recover
As an apprentice lineman, Gino received a burn injury in 1982. As a result of this injury, he learned of... -
Emily Stinehart: Passing on the Tradition of Helping Others
Emily Stinehart became active in community service after her family was assisted during challenging times. She volunteered at countless events,... -
Thomas Walters – Creating Life-Changing Experiences for Youth
In his local community, Wake Forest, Thomas Walters has been a city councilman and director of the Chamber of Commerce,... -
Salesianum School: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Delaware
Salesianum School seniors Robert Liszkiewicz and Dominic Taglione became involved with the Jefferson Awards in 2006. Due to their leadership,... -
Lake Brantley High School: Jefferson Awards’ Student Leaders Making a Difference in Orlando
Alyssa Smith, Tami Segal, Casey O’Grady, and Rachael Houston are Student Leaders in the Jefferson Awards program, Leadership class, and...