Ayne Huelsman began her working life answering phones at a runaway shelter, talking primarily to teens upset with their parents. Lately, she has found herself on the phones again. Huelsman is a volunteer at Heartline, a United Way partner agency that runs 2-1-1 in Oklahoma. The 2-1-1 hotline is a nonemergency line that serves nine counties. The roughly 30 volunteers and staff members handle ... Robert Henreich
On Feb. 9, 1987, Ralph Morris made a deal with destiny: He promised he would dedicate his life to young people and the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse in exchange for freedom from dialysis. Robert Henreich
The Collier County chapter of the American Red Cross has begun collecting items for its Stockings for the Troops program. Denise Rowe, a volunteer and health-safety assistant for the chapter, is coordinating the effort. Rowes goal is 1,000 stockings for the troops so residents, businesses and organizations are being asked by chapter leaders to start the process of collecting items as soon as ... Robert Henreich
The Energen Corp. recently awarded a $500 grant toSam Glover, Alagasco operations supervisor-Selma, through the company's Volunteer Investment Program. The grant will go to the Metropolitan Optimist Club of Tuscaloosa County for a community project and the distribution of care packages. Robert Henreich
Marvin Crowe has seen it all during his 25 years as a volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, but nothing like... Robert Henreich
Sunday, September 14, 2008
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