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  •   President Signs Second Chance Act
    The Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593) was signed by President Bush on April 9th. This legislation is designed to help transform lives and build safer communities by helping prisoners who… - 5/9/08
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  •   Federal Foreclosure Assistance
    With foreclosures at record numbers across the Commonwealth, Senator Webb has co-sponsored recent legislation to address the nationwide housing crisis. The "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" (S. 2636), is… - 5/9/08
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  •   Give Us Your Feedback on the Volunteerism Conference
    Governor Timothy Kaine, the Governor's Commission on Community and National Service, the Office on Volunteerism and Community Service, and the Virginia Service Foundation, would like to thank the Virginia service… - 5/6/08
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  •   AmeriCorps Week in Virginia
    AmeriCorps programs throughout Virginia will participate in AmeriCorps Week, May 11-18. AmeriCorps members, alumni, project staff members, commission members, friends, and supporters will actively promote the national service program in… - 5/6/08
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  •   Governor Kaine Announces 2008 Volunteerism Award Recipients
    Governor Timothy M. Kaine has announced the recipients of the 2008 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. These awards highlight the efforts of outstanding citizens of the Commonwealth who seek… - 5/6/08
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  •   Stories Needed for National Volunteerism Conference
    The 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service is seeking volunteer stories to highlight this June in Atlanta. Points of Lights Foundation is seeking success stories from volunteers, national service… - 5/5/08
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  •   Free Web Show on Voluntourism
    Talkshoe.com is featuring a series of talk shows on voluntourism this month. Voluntourism is a growing trend, combining vacationing and volunteering. Learn more about how your organization can use this exciting travel trend… - 5/5/08
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  •   May is Mental Health Month
    National Mental Health Month is designed to encourage the community to come together to support individuals with mental illness, to reduce stigmas associated with mental illness, and to create… - 5/1/08
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  •   National Conference on Volunteering and Service Registration Open
    Registration has opened for the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 1-3, in Atlanta. Presented by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the conference will feature… - 4/28/08
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  •   After School Programs and 2-1-1 Virginia
    The Partnership for Out of School Time (POST) and United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg is compiling an inventory of after school programs in the Greater Richmond area… - 4/24/08
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2008 Volunteer Awards

Becca Welsch
Sterling, VA
Award Category: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery
When Becca Welsch began volunteering with the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company four years ago, she quickly discovered her passion for helping others. Despite her 5’4” frame, Becca isn’t daunted by the 70 pounds of protective equipment she is required to wear, not to mention the additional 30 pounds of tools and equipment she must carry into an ...

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