A country boy from Buffalo, New York, who was thrust into the Philadelphia city streets filled with gangs, Bennie Swans turned his life around at an early age and focused […]

There are many ways that one individual can contribute to the enrichment of the community. In Brown Bradley’s case, it has been through his tremendous musical abilities and his passion […]

John E. Bonsignor was born March 25, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, and he grew up in a family with four brothers. While waiting on an entry letter for college, […]

Christopher (Chris) Aranda knows all too well the post military needs of a combat veteran. Having served in Iraq for a year just before his retirement in 2004, he has […]

Growing up in Plantersville, South Carolina, with seven brothers and sisters, Ray Funnye realized the importance of family and community. Although he left his rural hometown to pursue a civil […]

Kimberly Smith has a heart for animals and she is making a dent in the statistics that sadly show some 110,000 dogs a day die in shelters across the nation […]

Every year on her birthday, Barb Mains asks Jesus for 30 more years, she said. She needs those years to continue her work helping needy children in Horry County, S.C., […]

Former Clemson and National Football League (NFL) star Ricky Sapp spends his energy these days mentoring, speaking to, teaching and inspiring youth. The Bamberg, S.C., native knows from experience what […]

Whether it is setting up scholarships or spending face-to-face time mentoring young people, Bruce Clayton finds value in helping youth improve their life status. Born and raised in rural Western […]