#community-service

#community-service

Laura Emanuel lost her cherished rings while at the beach and, after several days of searching, sought assistance from Jeffrey Laag, a fire lieutenant who specializes in ring recovery.

"As I was getting older specifically around when I was 13 years old I noticed that more and more girls were dropping out of the swim team that I was part of because they were receiving sexist comments. Emphasizing female inferiority in sports and after receiving such comments myself I was pushed to found Girls4Sports," said Maegha Ramanathan, founder of Girls4Sports.

"They didn't tell anybody, but they took their wedding gifts and sent them to the homeless and help centers down there."

T.A.L.L. the Tenderloin Art Lending Library loans framed, original artwork, much of it by Tenderloin artists, for free to lower income residents.

"Our men - some of the men came home, and some men never came home. We don't forget. Never."

"I saw the people looking into dustbins and taking food out of the dustbins. As a follower of Saint Francis, I decided something should be done for them."

Bernice Grisby was 9 when she was first shot while playing. The bullet fragments could have fatally harmed her had her arm not been gripping the swing.

Davis Square looks like a dumpster," an anonymous Reddit user said in a viral post last month, with photos showing the shining brick plaza covered in wet trash after a rainstorm.

"When Teen Techies started in 2005, we could not have imagined the giant leaps technology would take: the proliferation of social media, smart phones, cloud computing, AI and so much more," said Linda E. Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Public Library.

"You know, we're a better community when we're supportive of one another, when we help each other, when we take time to recognize one another."

Urawa Red Diamonds fans showed true support after their team’s defeat at the FIFA Club World Cup by staying behind to clean the stadium stands, demonstrating class and loyalty.

"I've always seen the law as the great equalizer. It's where even the richest, most powerful people are treated on an equal plane with the poor and powerless so that everybody is treated equally under the law."

"When I realized I locked myself out, I thought about calling a locksmith, but then I remembered the fire station was close by and decided to try my luck there."

The investment would allow the Company to offer rapid screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI) to more patients with new technology and facilities.

Over that time, more than 2,100 team members have contributed upward of 8,200 volunteer hours, turning nearly 10,600 pieces of wood into more than 800 frames.

Amanda Tobitt, a 54-year-old woman from Dartford, was sentenced for driving over three times the legal alcohol limit, resulting in severe penalties including a driving ban.

"Richie Serino was a community staple, who took pride in his home and his family," Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe said. "He comes from a lineage of Reverians with a rich history in public service."

In many ways, large and small, these individuals go above and beyond in service of Harvard's mission and in support of its people.

As Newmeyer's sister, actress Julie Newmar famous for her role as Catwoman in the Batman television series, shares in her biography, my "brother [is] one cool cat." Newmeyer has always loved cats too.

This MBE is testament to what we've built over four decades.

When we first opened, people did not understand our unique Pay It Forward model. We are not a soup kitchen. We are not a pay-what-you-want restaurant. We are a unique Pay It Forward model where those who are unable to pay, volunteer their time. Those who can pay, pay for their meal and donate to pay it forward.

"My love of fashion took me on an incredible career with Junk Kouture, educating young people on sustainable fashion and empowering them to use their creativity to express themselves and drive change."

The Kupkas have become familiar faces to other regular walkers, who are very supportive of their actions along the Los Gatos Creek Trail.

"It has been a privilege serving the Livermore community," Alcala said in a statement Friday. "I am grateful for the opportunity to work with extraordinary council members, staff, and community members."

"I'm kind of nosey sometimes!" Mendoza admits in an interview with TODAY.com. "And that's when I saw Mykale." This moment was unexpected and joyful.

Jackie Goodman was an institution in her own way, serving on the City Council for 12 years and remembered for her deep commitment to environmental issues.

Mitchell called 311, thinking it had been towed. It hadn't.

"When I was in prison, a man came into the prison preaching that we should remember the Lord in the days of our youth. That impacted my life."

This year's parade theme is Celebrating 50 years of Community Service.