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The Walden Service Network is a place to go to connect online with the service projects of Walden students, alumni, faculty, and staff. As with all successful networks, we hope this community will grow and prosper so that the work each of you does now will have greater reach and impact beyond your community and even beyond Walden. When individual efforts are combined with others, the multiplying effect has far-reaching possibilities.

Regards,
Jonathan A. Kaplan, President
Walden University

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	Name of Service Organization: German-American School Association Location: Schools all over the United States Group Served: Children who are interested in becoming bilingual (or maintaining bilingualism) Description: I am the volunteer principal and teacher for a German Saturday School. We teach any interested child German. Name: Beate Baltes, Ed.D., Volunteer principal and teacher Associate Director, Office of Faculty Development, Center for Faculty Excellence Contact Information: www.germanschool4kids.org
	Name of Service Organization: Girl Scouts of Western New York, Troop #34 Location: Rochester, NY Group Served: young girls Description: I am a Girl Scout leader providing support and leadership opportunities for girls in grades 4 and 5. As a leader, I provide facilitation for the group, with the goal of the girls taking on increasing leadership through their learning. Name: Patricia Bauch, Ph.D, Volunteer Faculty, College of Health Sciences Contact Information: www.gswny.org
	Name of Service Organization: Global Resource Services Location: Atlanta, GA (Headquarters) Group Served: Our mission is to go to regions challenged by conflict, looking beyond charity to find real solutions where peace and security are in jeopardy. This mission is driven by an end vision of reconciliation. Relationships, respect, and reconciliation are the common threads that empower our cause. Description: U.S.-based administrative support: grant writers, research assistants, volunteer coordinators, public relations team members, training facilitators, advocacy task force, database technicians, Web design and maintenance team members, and multimedia presentation developers. Name: Marilyn Wells, Ed.D., Board Member, Consultant/Trainer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership/College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Contact Information: info@grsworld.org or mail.grsworld.org
	Name of Service Organization: Global Service Corps Location: Arusha, Tanzania, East Africa Group Served: High school students and local community and civic groups (adults) Description: Work with HIV patients; conduct HIV prevention educational programs in local community groups; teach at a day camp to high school students about responsible sexuality and safer sex; [provide] public health opportunities; and teach about sustainable gardening techniques. Name: John Kowalczyk, Ph.D., Volunteer Teacher Faculty, College of Health Sciences Contact Information: rlathrop@earthisland.org or www.globalservicecorps.org
	Name of Service Organization: Habitat for Humanity Location: Lexington, KY (and other locations world-wide) Group Served: Low-income, poorly housed persons and families Description: Habitat for Humanity builds affordable, simple, safe housing for low-income families. There are numerous roles for volunteers, from providing food to raising funds to actually wielding a hammer and working with families or doing office work or work in the secondhand ReStore. Name: Elizabeth Leppman, Ph.D., Volunteer Faculty, Center for Undergraduate Studies Contact Information: www.lexhabitat.org
	Name of Service Organization: Herstory Location: Long Island, NY Group Served: Women, adolescents, the elderly, incarcerated persons, immigrants, bilingual persons, and those of different religions, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses Description: This organization is involved in outreach to develop and participate in writing workshops (some weekly, some monthly) that encompass women from different spheres of life. Women learn to have their voices heard through the experience of writing. They learn through each other’s differences and connect through similar life struggles. This experience helps them recognize their own value and empowers them to make differences in their lives. Name: Shibani Ray-Mazumder, Ph.D., Board Member Faculty, Center for Undergraduate Studies Contact Information: www.herstorywriters.org
	Name of Service Organization: Holy Cross Church Location: Rochester, NY Group Served: Holy Cross parishioners Description: I am a past chair and current member of the Faith Enrichment Committee of Holy Cross Church. We are responsible for planning faith enrichment activities for the parish for everything from sacraments to faith formation to spiritual renewal. Name: Patricia Bauch, Ph.D., Volunteer Faculty, College of Health Sciences Contact Information: www.holycrossrochester.org
	Name of Service Organization: Horizons for Homeless Children Location: Boston, MA Group Served: Children Description: Provide child development training to volunteers who will be working in the play spaces established in a variety of shelters for the homeless. Name: Darragh Callahan, Ed.D., Volunteer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: lpaap@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
	Name of Service Organization: Leadership Lynchburg Impact Study for the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Location: Lynchburg, VA Group Served: Emerging leaders and their employers and sponsors representing businesses and education, health care, and nonprofit organizations located throughout Central Virginia’s Region 2000, including Amherst, Bedford, Appomattox, and Campbell counties, with the city of Lynchburg at the core Description: Since 1977, Leadership Lynchburg (LL) has provided training in the art/science of leadership to 700+ professionals. Learning objectives relate to community trusteeship, economic development, teamwork, and advocacy. While anecdotal evidence suggests that the leadership program is successful, results are essential to improving/sustaining the program. Name: Jan Garfield, Ph.D., Volunteer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: www.lynchburgchamber.org/index.cfm?PID=14876
	Name of Service Organization: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Location: Tucson, AZ, and throughout the United States Group Served: Children and adults with blood diseases Description: Service opportunities provide volunteer work, fundraising ventures, and advocacy, creating awareness and selecting physicians to work on research grants that will eliminate leukemia and blood disorders. Leukemia is the number one killer of children. Name: Lucille Lang, Ed.D., Board Member and Volunteer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: fleurde47@hotmail.com
	Name of Service Organization: Level Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Association Location: Suwanee, GA Group Served: Member and gifted program teacher at Level Creek Elementary Description: I serve on the school’s math committee and help plan Math/Literacy Night for parents and students. In addition, I present at one of the sessions on the night of the event. I keep parents in my gifted education program aware of gifted education curriculum and events and activities in the program. I participate in ChickFilet and at least one other major event during the year. Name: Bernice Parrott, Ed.D., Ed.S., Member Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: www.levelcreek.org
	Name of Service Organization: The Links, Incorporated Location: Chicago, IL Group Served: The Links, Incorporated has a long tradition of promoting and engaging in educational, civic, and intercultural activities in order to enrich the lives of children and adults of the larger community. Description: The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links, Incorporated provides support services to the community through the individual program facets of the arts, services to youth, and national and international trends and services. We provide educational programs, cultural enrichment, financial literacy, as well as health and wellness instruction to students. We serve and provide meals for the South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) homeless program. Over 10,000 free books were provided to families and schools in the southern suburbs. We support the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center’s annual Walk of Hope and continue to support, fund, and build schools in South Africa. We provide scholarships to graduating area high school seniors. Name: Debbey Thomas, Ed.D., Member Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: debbey.thomas@waldenu.edu
	Name of Service Organization: Long Island Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Services Network Location: Long Island, NY Group Served: Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth; young adults; seniors; and their friends and families Description: Through a unique partnership between three nonprofit organizations—Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth, the Long Island GLBT Community Center, and Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders-Long Island—people are afforded opportunities to participate in a wide range of education, advocacy, support, and social change projects. Name: David Kilmnick, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer Faculty, College of Social and Behavioral Science Contact Information: www.liglbtnetwork.org
	Name of Service Organization: Make A Child Smile Location: Online Group Served: Children with life-threatening illnesses Description: Each month, there are three featured children; I make something for or buy something for and write to the child and parents. Name: Sherry Pattison, Ed.D., Volunteer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: www.makeachildsmile.org
	Name of Service Organization: Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Location: San Fransico, CA Group Served: Children with life-threatening illnesses Description: I am a wish grantor. I visit the family referred to the organization and interview them and the wish child and determine the child’s wish. I notify the family of wish approval, go over the wish plans, and enhance the wish delivery. Name: Sherry Pattison, Ed.D., Volunteer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: www.wish.org
	Name of Service Organization: Marion County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Location: Ocala, FL Group Served: All the citizens of Marion County [are served by this organization]. With the approval of the IDA, private funds are made available through county-backed bonds at approximately 1% below commercial market levels. Description: My authority members and I read and evaluate IDA bond applications. The IDA then meets in public to consider the applications. During our meetings, the applicants present their proposals, the bank(s) that will loan the funds present a binding agreement to the IDA, and the IDA members discuss the matter with the above stakeholders and members of the public present. Name: Wade Smith, Ed.D., Board Member Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: wade.smith@waldenu.edu
	Name of Service Organization: Maryland Executive Council for Educational Opportunities Location: Maryland Group Served: First-generation low-income families (middle school through adulthood) and students with disabilities Description: The organization provides legislative/public policy advocacy for 41 educational opportunity programs that serve more than 13,000 individuals in the state. Recently, efforts contributed to the passage of the 2008 Higher Education and Opportunity Act. Name: Wallace Southerland, III, Ph.D., President Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: wsouther@umd.edu
	Name of Service Organization: Michael Schwab Consulting Location: Santa Fe, NM Group Served: Nonprofit agencies and organizations advancing the well-being of children Description: Free and low-cost planning, evaluation, and grant-writing services. Name: Michael G. Schwab, Dr.P.H., Executive Director Faculty, College of Health Sciences Contact Information: michaelschwab@earthlink.net
	Name of Service Organization: Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Fundraiser Location: New York, NY Group Served: Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Description: 5th Annual Concert fundraiser. Name: Roger J. Geronimo, Ph.D., Team Member Faculty, College of Management and Technology Contact Information: tenore2@hotmail.com
	Name of Service Organization: Missouri Western State University Speakers Bureau Location: St. Joseph, MO Group Served: The community and many other cities and states Description: Providing speeches to the St. Joseph community. Name: Reza Hamzaee, Ph.D., Volunteer Faculty, College of Management and Technology Contact Information: reza.hamzaee@waldenu.edu
	Name of Service Organization: Montana Gerontology Society Location: Bozeman, MT Group Served: Seniors and professionals who work with seniors Description: The Montana Gerontology Society is dedicated to enhancing professional development and understanding among providers of services, seniors, volunteers, researchers, educators, students, and others associated with the field of aging. The society sponsors a yearly statewide conference and an “Ask a Gerontologist” program. Name: Lee Stadtlander, Ph.D., President of Board of Directors Faculty, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Contact Information: www.montanagerontology.com
	Name of Service Organization: Montrose Counseling Center Location: Houston, TX Group Served: The gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community of greater Houston Description: Mental health services, healthy living education, HIV/sexually transmitted infection prevention, and social services; coping and life skills for GLBT youth and senior citizens. Name: Richard Jimenez, Dr.P.H., Board Member Faculty, College of Health Sciences Contact Information: www.montrosecounselingcenter.org
	Name of Service Organization: A New Home For Women in association with The Sober Living Network Coalition for Sober Living Location: Torrance, CA Group Served: Women (sometimes with visiting children) Description: The program involves shared structured housing, which includes motivation and encouragement to work a 12-step program with a sponsor, meetings, step work, and random drug testing. Residents are supported in returning to work and developing living skills. Name: Conna Condon, D.B.A., Ph.D., Owner and Member Faculty, College of Management and Technology Contact Information: Go to www.soberhousing.net and look in the Long Beach-South Bay Area list of homes for my home and phone number. The site also has training information.
	Name of Service Organization: Pacific Crest Trail Association Location: Canada to Mexico Group Served: Recreational users of the trail and surrounding environment Description: Everything from light trail maintenance to weeklong backcountry trail building crews; logistics and management of volunteer programs; land protection; office support opportunities; education about natural resources; and annual conference support. Name: Christina (Tina) Dawson, Ed.D., Volunteer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: www.pcta.org or jtripp@pcta.org
	Name of Service Organization: Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and Lock Haven University Location: Lock Haven, PA Group Served: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) faculty, staff, students and allies of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (14 campuses in the state) Description: I received an equity and diversity grant from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education office to develop and implement the Spring 2009 LGBT Scholarship and Leadership Forum for faculty, staff, students, and allies from 14 Pennsylvania state university campuses. Name: Frederick “Rick” Schulze, D.Ed., Volunteer Faculty Member Faculty, College of Health Sciences Contact Information: fschulze@waldenu.edu
	Name of Service Organization: Seniors.com Barbershop Quartet Location: Naples, FL Group Served: elderly and infirm Description: Singing 4-part harmony A cappella to groups of individuals in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and Alzheimer’s units. Name: Richard Percy, Lead Singer Faculty, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Contact Information: rpercy7@comcast.net
	Name of Service Organization: The Seimei Foundation Location: Santa Fe, N.M., and Basking Ridge, N.J. Group Served: people, pets, and the environment Description: Seimei is a new planetary initiative that teaches individuals how to use their Seimei, or vital life force, to create change. It is most commonly demonstrated through pain relief, changing substances, and working on intentions that are for the benefit of all mankind. Name: Alexandra Kolkmeyer Bakos, Ed.D., Acting CEO and member Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: www.seimeifoundation.org or seimeisantafe@yahoo.com
	Name of Service Organization: The Somali Community Center of Nashville and The Sudanese Women’s Community Center Location: Nashville, TN Group Served: Refugee immigrants from Somalia, Sudan, and other central African countries Description: Teach classes on positive parenting in a democratic society and on dealing with unmet expectations; assist in grant development directly and indirectly through Vanderbilt University graduate students who helped develop logic models for grants Name: William Barkley, Ph.D., Volunteer Faculty, College of Health Sciences / College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Contact Information: ahassan@sccnashville.org or www.sccnashville.org
	Name of Service Organization: Reaching Indians Ministries International (RIMI) Location: Lake Beach, IL Group Served: Orphanages, schools, hospitals, and clinics in India Description: RIMI is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian missions agency with the compelling vision of glorifying Christ by training national (indigenous) leaders. Located in Nagpur, Central India, RIMI has 980 church planters with over 4,000 house churches, a theological seminary, 22 satellite training centers, and 20 Mercy Homes serving over 500 children. Name: Rob Bernard, Volunteer Faculty, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Contact Information: bbministries@gmail.com or www.rimi.org
	Name of Service Organization: Sauquoit Rotary Club Location: Sauquoit, NY Group Served: Local and international communities and individuals, particularly youth Description: Community service includes support for the local food pantry, literacy projects in schools and libraries, and support of the town park. International service includes support to eradicate polio, high school youth exchange, literacy and humanitarian projects, and disaster relief. Name: Deborah Y. Bauder, Ph.D., Club Secretary Contact Information: deborah@bauder.com or www.sauquoitrotary.org

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