Firstcoastnews.com Power of One http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/default.aspx WTLV-TV,WJXX-TV, Jacksonville FL en-us Copyright 2009 First Coast News. All Rights Reserved. http://www.firstcoastnews.com/rss/images/rsslogo.gif 20 135 Firstcoastnews.com Power of One http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/default.aspx Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:20:23 GMT 20 <![CDATA[ First Coast Woman Loves Caring for Cats ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=142426&provider=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:30:23 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=142426&provider=rss <![CDATA[ First Coast Beauty Queen Helps Comfort Sick Children ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=140935&provider=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:48:30 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=140935&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Teen's Family Tragedy Helps in Battle Against Colon Cancer ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=140131&provider=rss JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL -- For the 4th year now, 19-year-old Jordan Carroll continues to raise thousands of dollars for colon cancer research in his father's memory.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:13:02 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=140131&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Power of One Drives ALS Survivor ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=138929&provider=rss Fri, 29 May 2009 15:20:49 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=138929&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Karate Helps Special Kids Master Challenges ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=138436&provider=rss Fri, 22 May 2009 01:46:56 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=138436&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Clay County Teen Goes Green ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=137926&provider=rss Sat, 16 May 2009 03:49:13 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=137926&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Father Dedicated to Finding More Organ Donors ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=136047&provider=rss AMELIA ISLAND, FL -- After losing his daughter in a car accident 11 years ago, David Caples has dedicated much of his life to teaching others about the importance of organ donation.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:51:04 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=136047&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Callahan Woman Gives 6,000 Volunteer Hours ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=135196&provider=rss JACKSONVILLE, FL -- For more than 22 years, Jackie Sikes has been helping women deal with unexpected pregnancies.  That's more than 6,000 hours of volunteer work.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:44:53 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=135196&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Woman Suits Men For Success ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=134715&provider=rss Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:52:38 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=134715&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Teacher Exceeds Expectations ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=134187&provider=rss

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Working as a local teacher is a 2 year commitment for recent college graduate Danielle Early.  But she's gone far above and beyond her requirements.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:34:38 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=134187&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Volunteer Juggles Work, Home, Charities ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=133581&provider=rss ORANGE PARK, FL -- It takes a lot of patience, perseverance and planning to put on the Special Olympics in Clay County.  Meet 1 woman who has made time in her hectic schedule to help out.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:18:57 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=133581&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Woman Uses Personal Tragedy to Help Others ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=131035&provider=rss PONTE VEDRA -- There's plenty of supplies packed into Tracy Porter's small rented storage space; toiletries and lots of information, representing comfort and hope which she's delivering to families across Florida.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:41:28 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=131035&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Volunteer Teaches Strong Morals as Role Model for Boys ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=130171&provider=rss JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Attitude, self-esteem, goals.  These are just some of the lessons dedicated volunteer Terrence Bradshaw teaches boys at John E. Ford Elementary School.

 ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:25:36 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=130171&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Teen Hopes to Inspire You to Help Abused & Abandoned Animals ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=129102&provider=rss JACKSONVILLE, FL -- At the Jacksonville Humane Society, there are always animals that need your help.  If you can't open your home to one of them, just follow teenager Ian Zordan's lead one "step" at a time.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:52:15 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=129102&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Grandma Makes Hospitalized Children Smile ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=128453&provider=rss JACKONVILLE, FL -- Coming to a hospital for treatment can be scary -- especially for a child.  That's where Deanna Lissner comes in.  See how she's helping to calm fears at Wolfson Children's Hospital.

 ]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:27:25 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=128453&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Grandmother Shares Key to Help Young Readers ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=126569&provider=rss ORANGE PARK, FL -- Large school classes can be pretty noisy and difficult for some young students to have a teacher's one-on-one attention.  Thank goodness for a special volunteer who's made it her mission to help keep learning fun for kids.

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:32:03 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=126569&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Mom Teaches Daughters Spirit of Giving ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=125999&provider=rss JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Parents often try creative ways to teach their children to be thankful for what they have.  One local mom thought a short visit to a local shelter would be a great learning experience for her daughters.  It turned into so much more.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:03:23 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=125999&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Students Look to Groundkeeper as Role Model ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=125569&provider=rss KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL -- It's not just teachers who have a positive influence on students' lives.  Keystone Heights High School grounds keeper Bob Kinsey is loved and looked up to by both teachers and teens.

 ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:07:42 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=125569&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Retired Teacher Uses Fashion to Help Women in Need ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=124721&provider=rss Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:19:15 GMT Community http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=124721&provider=rss <![CDATA[ Local Teen Lives to Serve ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/community/powerofone/news-article.aspx?storyid=124194&provider=rss FLEMING ISLAND, FL -- Younger kids love him, and this teen volunteer loves helping them and the adults at his local YMCA.  See how Zach Cox is a natural born helper and hopes to make a career of serving others.

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