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CREATE Center’s Founder Is Reinvigorating Coachella Valley’s Art Scene
Palm Desert’s Debra Ann Mumm is helping Coachella Valley residents realize their artistic talents through the CREATE Center for the Arts.

Palm Desert’s Debra Ann Mumm is helping Coachella Valley residents realize their artistic talents through the CREATE Center for the Arts.

HPETS Foundation and its director Stephanie DesMarais are providing a lifeline for disabled animals by promoting “wheels over euthanasia.”
Bricks 4 Kidz director Usha Sathappan is shaping the minds of local children while improving her local South Brunswick community and beyond.
Executive Director Donna Catlow, along with other dedicated volunteers, brings personal connection to her work with the recovery community.
Amy Leonardi lives the motto of “Service Beyond Self” through her various initiatives, including the Falmouth Outdoor Learning Project.
From her local family farm to her involvement in town organizations, Kathy Bach’s dedication to the Tolland community shines through.
Susan Adele Huizenga believes “Unity begins with U,” and invites the community to tell their stories at WPAA-TV and Community Media Center.
Diane Mozzo's passion for community has empowered her to make a meaningful impact on those around her, from students to service members.
At her sanctuary, Jen Sale is fulfilling her mission to protect and heal farmed animals while improving her local community in Temecula.
Mary Lee Reiff put roots down in Bucks County and is heavily involved with the Native American community and Presbyterian church.
Through his work with the Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, Frank Carrano has organized several events to bring the community together.
Aaron Abend used his medical informatics background to create the Autoimmune Registry, a resource with vital information on 100+ diseases.
As the adoption counselor at the Will County Humane Society, Loui Pejkovich has turned his love of animals into a dream job.
After losing her father to ALS, Donna York founded Hark-ALS to raise awareness and financial support for others dealing with this disease.
As executive director of Goodness Village, Kim Curtis helps the unhoused of the Tri-Valley find independence through tiny home living.
Conexión Américas’ co-executive directors help create opportunities for Latino families in Middle Tennessee.
Dixie Watkins has dedicated decades of her life to the pediatric patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Health.
Claire W. Sadler has devoted her career to connecting the community with the D&L Trail’s outdoor recreation and industrial heritage.
Colin Hickey has lived in Bedminster for over 30 years and now holds a public service position to create community engagement opportunities.
Tammy Gilland volunteers her time to several local organizations and has been honored with several awards, such as Athens Woman of the Year.
PSPD Dispatcher Heather Topliff most cherishes the “little victories,” like turning a citizen’s bad day into a good one.
Diane Eng Swanson has supported New Milford and its residents for over 35 years, working with Pratt Nature Center, Give Local and more.
Stacy Bare encourages everyone to explore Grand Rapids' incredible park system and experience the “transformative power of nature."
From organizing cemetery tours to restoring local infrastructure, lifelong Hellertonians Harry and Jeanette Boos have made their mark.
Lynn Wheeler retired from the Carroll County Public Library in 2018 and has continued to support the enrichment of her community.
Educator and volunteer Maité Iturri saw an opportunity to help struggling families in her community and co-founded Food for All.
Joan Doiron has volunteered her time and talents to the Mansfield Senior Center, the Special Olympics, Connecticut area prisons and more.