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Growing a Healthy Community
Posted by on October 4, 2012 at 2:21 PM EDTMaria Emee M. Nisnisan has been a member of the Houston Royal Oaks Lions Club since 2004. Maria believes education is the key to empowerment. She uses her skills as a registered nurse to provide healthcare access to undeserved populations.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Naval Observatory
Posted by on September 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM EDTVice President and Dr. Biden hosted their 4th annual reception in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, applauding the contributions of the Hispanic American community.
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Government as a Connector
Posted by on September 27, 2012 at 3:48 PM EDTDoug Matthews is the Chief Communications Director of Austin, Texas, working to define "government as a connector." In the past two years, Doug has helped launch one of the largest municipal open source websites in the nation, including a portal for open data, and a partnership with Code for America.
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Community Engagement and Civic Collaboration
Posted by on September 27, 2012 at 3:17 PM EDTAs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's first Chief Innovation Officer, Adel Ebeid works hard to develop impactful partnerships with community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and residents in order to positively influence social outcomes in under-resourced neighborhoods.
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Innovation through Service: Lead Growth in Your Communities, for Our Future
Posted by on September 25, 2012 at 11:51 AM EDTThe White House recently recognized the service of our Red Cross, Kiwanis and AmeriCorps Champions of Change. Their work to build resilient communities at home and abroad has empowered individuals to save lives, take action, foster essential organizational relationships and create widespread community networks.
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Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes in August 2012
Posted by on September 24, 2012 at 12:30 PM EDTCheck out the latest release from the White House Photo Office.
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Photo Gallery: Space Shuttle Endeavour Takes Its Final Flight
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM EDTSee photos from the space shuttle Endeavour's final flight.
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Power Behind a Cause
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM EDTBrenda Batschelet is an active member of Aktion Club, a Kiwanis service organization for adults with disabilities. Brenda played a large role in the Club's recent participation in Relay for Life in Jefferson, Iowa, serving as the team captain and further developing her leadership skills in the community.
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Anyone Can Do It
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:21 PM EDTEmily Lang, a fifth-grade student at Crescent Harbor Elementary School in Oak Harbor, Washington, has always been a "helper." She recently served as President of her school’s K-Kids club, Kiwanis International’s service and leadership program for elementary school students, and has been a girl scout for five years, serving various organizations regularly.
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The Gift to Make a Positive Change
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM EDTJeffery Woods has dedicated his entire life to serving others as a citizen solider and a community servant. Among the many examples of his service, Jeffery has started a backpack program to support disadvantaged students at an elementary school, assisted citizens and emergency personnel after Hurricane Katrina hit, and helped restore New Orleans, and is an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Ruston, Louisiana.
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