She has been a hero to survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, two floods and the wildfires in Southern California. Red Cross disaster relief volunteer Muriel Harper travels the country offering counseling to people who have suffered tragic life events. Here at home, through the Milwaukee regional office, she conducts disaster-preparedness training and counsels survivors of car accidents and fires. We salute Muriel for her caring words and deeds that comfort those touched by tragedy
We all have that energy that can make a difference. The personal energy of volunteering touches lives and enriches our communities.
JEFFERSON AWARD
In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service. Their mission: to encourage individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. By recognizing the work of volunteers through the Jefferson Awards, the Institute believes in can encourage others to get involved in their communities, and to discover inspiration in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Each of our Hometown Heroes will receive a bronze Jefferson Awards medal for public service. And each year, one Hometown Hero will be chosen to travel to Washington, D.C., where their selfless devotion to public service will be recognized at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony. If you know of someone whose spirit of volunteering benefits their community, please nominate them by clicking here.
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She has been a hero to survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, two floods and the wildfires in Southern California. Red Cross disaster relief volunteer Muriel Harper travels the country offering counseling to people who have suffered tragic life events. Here at home, through the Milwaukee regional office, she conducts disaster-preparedness training and counsels survivors of car accidents and fires. We salute Muriel for her caring words and deeds that comfort those touched by tragedy
