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Pebble Tossers gets kids involved as volunteers
The idea grew from planning a child’s birthday party. Jen Guynn’s friend Jeni Stephens wanted her young son’s party to offer something different from the ones he and friends usually…
Finding homes for the homeless
Since 1990, the Interfaith Outreach Home has been helping homeless families get back on their feet, and in some cases, into their own homes. The program, created by a coalition…
Volunteers build friendship while helping Shepherd Center
[media-credit name="Penny Wigfall" align="alignleft" width="300"][/media-credit] Claire Smith, left, and June Weitnauer with the “Pecans on Peachtree” gifts they sell to help with the Shepherd Center’s fundraising efforts during the holidays.…
‘Pied Piper’ on a mission to give children a brighter future
Ten years ago, Felix Lora went door to door in Sandy Springs apartment complexes looking for kids who needed help in school. He found them. Most of the parents he…
Volunteers provide rides for seniors: ‘The need doesn’t decrease’
A golf buddy gave Stuart Arey the idea for a new volunteer activity after watching him climb into his car. “We were in the parking lot, and he said, ‘Hey,…
Hospital volunteer creates blossoms of cheer for patients
The floral arrangements brightening up rooms in St. Joseph’s Hospital include all sorts of different flowers, but they have one thing in common: they came from Marguerite Oberg. Oberg, 89,…
Camp Twin Lakes fundraiser found her calling in the cards
Anne Hipp first learned about Camp Twin Lakes 14 years ago when she shared a carpool with the group’s founder. But she admits it took her a while to figure…
Local firefighter sends children the right message
The white sandwich board in front of Fire Station 27 said, “Story time. 5 p.m. Tonight.” Parents from the neighborhood and their children knew the drill. They walked into the…
Hospice volunteers provide support during difficult time
In 1989 and 1990, when Jules Hermes was in her twenties, she roamed throughout India, even traveling into the Himalayas to spend some time in Tibetan monasteries. “That experience led…
This women’s club focuses on community, not cookies
Becky Schaff, Dunwoody Woman’s Club president In Dunwoody, chances are you’ve probably visited a place or program that got its start at the Dunwoody Woman’s Club. Major institutions such…
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