Joe began his involvement with Teen Response about five years ago after he watched his father die of lung cancer. He also helps Fernside, a center for grieving children, as a volunteer. I was able to help them out so much. Ms. Kreines has volunteered with the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative for 10 years. She leads the Hamilton County Youth Conference, which draws more than 700 high school students every year for a one-day learning conference.
Students participate in workshop and leadership activities.
Ms. Laster is president and CEO of the GrassRoots Leadership Academy. Created in 1997, it was designed to address the leadership development needs of those active in the community. With a mission of strengthening families for children, the agency serves more than 10,000 parents and children each year in its programs. Services include parenting programs, mediation, therapeutic foster care and child and family therapy. Ms. Stinnette has regularly volunteered with organizations including Women Helping Women, Radio Readers, the Talbert House and St. John's parish.