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enCourage Kids President & CEO Michele Hall-Duncan is Today’s Honoree

Michele began her career at enCourage Kids as a volunteer and joined the program staff full-time in 1996. Having been hospitalized for a serious illness as a child, Michele felt a deep connection to the mission and quickly rose within … Continue reading

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Writer Pippa Biddle is Today’s Honoree

Philippa (Pippa) Biddle is a New York-based writer currently fixated on the global volunteer economy domestically and abroad. Her work has been published by The New York Times online, Antillean Media Group, The FBomb, MTV, Elite Daily, Go Overseas, Matador Network, and a slew of other publications and websites. She has … Continue reading

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Author Jean C. West is Today’s Honoree for Friday March 4th, 2016

About The Book: Saying Goodbye: My Spiritual Journey through Death and Dying dares to face the basic reality that so much of modern culture strains itself to deny: everyone who lives will die. The hope and the encouragement come, not … Continue reading

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Black Celebrity Giving Founder Jasmine Crowe is Today’s Honoree

Black Celebrity Giving (BCG) was created by Jasmine Crowe in 2011. The idea for the site came from the vivid awareness of a lack of media coverage of not only black celebrities, but also black people doing positive things to … Continue reading

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Penny Bear Entrepreneur Penny Wigglesworth is Today’s Honoree

Bear Beginnings: As a result of my own near-death experience following an allergic reaction to a bee sting, I realized how quickly life can end and that we should enjoy every minute of every day. I no longer feared death, … Continue reading

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Haitian Resource Center Rising Star Judeson Saintil is Today’s Honoree

Judeson Saintil of Hudson Health Plan Is Named a ‘Rising Star’ of Westchester County A Haitian Native and White Plains Resident Is Honored for Organizing the Newly Opened Haitian Resource Center in White Plains Tarrytown, NY – While there are … Continue reading

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Motivational Minister Brenda A. Jenkins is Today’s Honoree

Brenda A. Jenkins is a national motivational speaker that gets right to the heart of the issue. She is the mother to four adult children and the proud grandmother to twelve grandchildren. She loves people. Brenda is very transparent and … Continue reading

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Today’s Honoree is the UnBreelievable Bree Gotsdiner

Bree Gotsdiner started volunteering when she was in high school and hasn’t stopped since. During college, she was a volunteer fire fighter, which lead her to work for the US Forest Service as a wildland fire fighter. Still giving back, … Continue reading

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Life Changer Earlina Green Is Today’s Honoree

Earlina Green is dedicated to improving the lives of others. Whether speaking to a group of college graduates or eighth graders, teaching visualization and fitness through yoga sessions or coaching youth teams, Earlina believes that we as individuals grow when we … Continue reading

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Hollywood Realtor Chantay Bridges Is Today’s Honoree

For over 18 years, Chantay Bridges has volunteered and spent many weekends at Central Juvenile hall. She and her team go into the facility to inspire, educate and encourage the kids. It’s been said, their presence has lowered the suicide … Continue reading

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