Community Corner
Winner of The Volunteer Center's 2012 New York Life Youth Leader Award: Jake Gallin
Jake Gallin of New Rochelle talks about a fundraising and awareness campaign he initiated to recognize military families.
Jake Gallin of New Rochelle talks about Stars for Cars, a fundraising and awareness campaign he initiated to recognize military families. He is the winner of the Volunteer Center of United Way's New York Life Youth Leader Award.
As part of National Volunteer Week, The Volunteer Center honors service by local volunteers such as Gallin. This year, at its 32nd annual breakfast , seven people and one organization are being celebrated with the.
Volunteerism unites people in their willingness to make an impact, said Alisa H. Kesten, executive director of The Volunteer Center.
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“We applaud the invaluable contributions of all volunteers who affect change in our neighborhoods,” Kesten said. “The Volunteer Spirit Awards celebrate the ways the young and young at heart use professional skills, talents and enthusiasm to give back 365 days a year.”
