Couple seeks to follow in Jesus’ steps by helping the poor
The Christian nature behind the City Rescue Mission (CRM) purpose is what attracted Albert J. (Bud) Toole and his wife, Carolyn, to begin serving with…
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Feeding the spirit while feeding the hungry
Joy, purpose, and an appreciation for the gifts God gives are the reasons that Lisa Obringer has served for many years as coordinator of the…
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Volunteer fills special niche at DESC
Looking for something to do when she moved to Jacksonville two years ago, Eileen Smith discovered quickly that the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) was…
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Dietitian uses skills to help people in need avoid disease
By volunteering at the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, Registered Dietitian Ashley Thompson loves that she can give back to the community in the area where…
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Volunteer work fills gap after retirement
After his 2006 retirement from his mail route with the United States Postal Service, Tom Doyle’s wife, Lois, soon became a “volunteer widow.” Ready for…
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Racking up 1,010 volunteer hours in one day
St. Johns Country Day Student Body In September 2015, the entire St. Johns Country Day Upper School student body spent a day volunteering at several…
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