Jill Gottfred, a University of Wisconsin-Madison social work intern, has devoted her time and energy to creating a new safe ride program for Madison-area high school students. “Guardian Transport” offers a safe ride anytime, anywhere-confidentially. From contacting area schools and businesses to developing and guiding a teen council to spread the program’s wings, Jill’s efforts will ensure it becomes a reality in 2004. We salute Jill Gottfred for tirelessly working toward a safer option for our teens.We all have the 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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Jill Gottfred, a University of Wisconsin-Madison social work intern, has devoted her time and energy to creating a new safe ride program for Madison-area high school students. “Guardian Transport” offers a safe ride anytime, anywhere-confidentially. From contacting area schools and businesses to developing and guiding a teen council to spread the program’s wings, Jill’s efforts will ensure it becomes a reality in 2004. We salute Jill Gottfred for tirelessly working toward a safer option for our teens.We all have the energy that can make a difference. The personal energy of volunteering touches lives and enriches our communities
