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Jordan Begley
Area Served: Scott County
For many students at Fort Blackmore Primary School in Scott County, it was a dream come true when they got to take as many as 19 books home for free. The wildly successful book drive was just one of Jordan Begley's many accomplishments last year as a first-time AmeriCorps member with Mountain Empire Community College (MECC). The book drive, which resulted in more than 900 books donated for the kids, was the culmination of a Winter Festival activity co-sponsored by the PTO. After working with the children to have them read winter-themed stories and participating in winter-themed activities, Jordan led and executed the book drive which brought reading material into the homes of many children who had no books until that time. During the year, Jordan also helped with MECC's service project at Home Crafts Days, with the Imagination Library Program, and with a tornado clean-up service project. As an AmeriCorps member Jordan also enthusiastically led training activities at weekly meetings and was one of four members who attended the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta. Jordan Begley is an AmeriCorps member who is getting things done in Virginia. Find your passion and volunteer today.
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My Plumber Heating and Air
Area Served: Northern Virginia
My Plumber Heating and Air, based in Manassas, has made significant contributions to the welfare of Virginians through its Warm Hands and Full Hearts food drives and many other community service activities. Over the past four years, My Plumber has collected more than 53,000 pounds of food for the hungry through annual food drives. The collected food is distributed to pantries and other organizations that provide food to the needy. The Warm Hands and Full Hearts program works by offering discounts to customers in exchange for a donation of at least five non-perishable food items. My Plumber has also developed a Food Drive Challenge to encourage other companies nationwide to raise food in their own communities. The company frequently discounts or donates services to nonprofit organizations, is involved as a drop-off point for Toys for Tots during the holidays, and has helped to promote breast cancer awareness by distributing pink ribbons and brochures. My Plumber is a Virginia company that continues to find ways to improve the lives of everyone in the community. Find you passion and volunteer today.
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Ron Calugar
Area Served: Virginia Beach
Helping others is a labor of love that took flight for Ron Calugar when he started his Angel Flight program. It was just five years ago when Ron acquired his pilots license and purchased an airplane. He discovered Angel Flight, a nonprofit organization providing free air transportation in times of critical medical need. Pilots who fly these missions donate the use of their airplanes and the operating expenses for each flight. While most pilots who participate in the program only do so on an occasional basis, Ron flies for Angel Flight several times each month. Since 2007, he has flown 30 missions, donating more than $19,000 of his own money to fund those missions. He has also devoted his time to develop a Web site for Angel Flight pilots for the purpose of mission coordination, saving Angel Flight's staff and pilots hundreds of hours each year. Ron proclaims that he desires to serve God with his life through Angel Flight saying, "Love is expending yourself on behalf of others without expecting or requiring anything in return." Find your passion and volunteer today.
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Steve Fetrow
Area Served: Richmond Area
In 1981, Steve Fetrow started his life over as a paraplegic. The spinal cord injury which had left him in a wheelchair, however, did nothing to change his desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others through unselfish sharing. In 1994, Steve became a founding chapter member of Richmond Athletes with Disabilities (RAD Sports). A local chapter of Disabled Sports USA, the nonprofit is dedicated to promoting sports and recreation activities for the physically challenged. Serving as president of RAD Sports from 1997-98, he was able to raise more than $10,000 while also coordinating all activities for the organization, including their annual Nationally Sanctioned Wheelchair Tennis Tournament. In 2004-05, Steve was one of three founding members of Sportable, a nonprofit organization focused on providing recreation and sports opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities in the Richmond area. Under his guidance, Sportable was able to offer clinics in hand cycling and wheelchair tennis, basketball and bowling. He went onto serve as president of the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association. Just some of his accomplishments while serving include donating wheelchair cushions to individuals following Hurricane Katrina and working to bring accessibility to the Confederate Memorial Chapel in Richmond. Through Steve's tireless efforts, he has put his heart and soul into providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities while strengthening the community with the Greater Richmond area though awareness of disability issues. Find your passion and volunteer today.
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Pete and Marcia Zanitich
Area Served: Giles County
Pete and Marcia Zanitich are passionate about helping children who have been neglected or abused.  In 2007, serving as Child Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Giles County, the couple served 262 hours to help children have a voice in the court system.  They have advocated for safe, permanent homes for five abused and neglected children and one infant.  As everyday people who serve as the eyes and ears for the judge on behalf of children in need, Pete and Marcia communicate to the judge regarding the best interests of the children.  The couple frequently visits the children's homes, families, and schools -- spending time with the child to understand their unique situation. Pete and Marcia work closely with schools and teachers and also make special presentations to groups and other volunteers to encourage others to help the children who are desperate for assistance. In addition to their work with neglected and abused children, the couple is involved in the SHARE (Self-Help and Resource Exchange) Food Program in which they travel 60 miles to pick up food from warehouse and deliver it to Giles County and help to unload the food boxes for distribution to the community.  For the children and families of Giles, Pete and Marcia Zanitich deliver hope to those in need. Find your passion and volunteer today.  
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