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Previous Spotlight articles are arranged in reverse chronological order.

2008

• InnerVisions Recovery Society; April 28, 2008
• Habitat for Humanity Halton; March 31, 2008
• Investing in Children; February 25, 2008
  
• Community and Primary Health Care – Lanark, Leeds & Grenville (CPHC); January 28, 2008
  

2007

• Denise Morrell and occupational health and safety among nonprofits; November 26, 2007
  
• John Knox Christian School; October 29, 2007
  
• Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia; September 24, 2007
  
• Patricia Turnbull and successful routes out of homelessness; August 27, 2007
  
• Marc Kielburger and Leaders Today; July 23, 2007
  
• The Children's Garden Nursery School; May 28, 2007
  
• A Loving Spoonful; April 23, 2007
  
• David Sax and interactive learning for nonprofits; March 26, 2007
  
• Community Living Campbellford/Brighton; February 26, 2007
  
• John Richardson and Pivot Legal Society; January 22, 2007

2006

• Geoff Cape and Evergreen; November 20, 2006
  
• Terri Woods and investing in social capital; October 16, 2006
  
• John Mighton and Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies (JUMP); September 18, 2006
  
• Kelly Sloan and the relationship between nonprofit board and CEO; August 21, 2006
  
• Nicole Rycroft and Markets Initiative; July 17, 2006
  
• Danica Frazer and strategic planning for government-funded charities; June 19, 2006
  
• Donna Morton and the Centre for Integral Economics; May 15, 2006
  
• Ana Maria Fantino and the management of a multicultural workforce; April 17, 2006
  
• Al Etmanski and the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network; March 20, 2006
  
• Germaine Dechant and the history of children's mental health; February 20, 2006
  
• Mary Gordon and Roots of Empathy; January 16, 2006
  

2005

• Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society; November 14, 2005
  
• Cornwall Alternative School; October 11, 2005
  
• Hospice Saint John & Sussex; September 12, 2005
  
• Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Calgary Chapter; August 8, 2005
  
• The Sudbury Action Centre for Youth; July 11, 2005
  
• Alice Housing; June 13, 2005
  
• Kids Come First Child Care Centre of Vaughan; May 9, 2005
  
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters of West Island; April 11, 2005
  
• Simon House Recovery Centre; March 21, 2005
  
• For the Children; March 14, 2005
  
• Sarnia-Lambton Rebound; February 28, 2005
  
• A view from Tammy's world; February 7, 2005
  
• "Overwhelming sadness" but still getting the message out; January 31, 2005
  
• Canada's Captain Cochrane; January 17, 2005
  
• A Hole in Alberta's heart; January 10, 2005
  

2004

• The heroes all around us; December 20, 2004
  
• Santa's elves speak; December 13, 2004
  
• Calling all elves; December 6, 2004
  
• Two minutes with Rita Morin; November 29, 2004
  
• Up with Mikey; November 22, 2004
  
• Helping by just being there; November 15, 2004
  
• Pulling a friend out of a hat; November 8, 2004
  
• Volunteer2 keeps growing; November 1, 2004
  
• The apple never falls far (Part One of Two); October 25, 2004
  
• Deb's dedication and duty; October 18, 2004
  
• Superman, indeed; October 12, 2004
  
• A golden rest; October 4, 2004
  
• Table for four, please; September 20, 2004
  
• Focusing on the obvious; September 13, 2004
  
• Edmonton's Father Bill; September 7, 2004
  
• Two minutes with Sue Tersmette; August 30, 2004
  
• When the clock doesn't matter; August 23, 2004
  
• Volunteerism is a pretty good deal; August 16, 2004
  
• Laura's theme; August 9, 2004
  
• Advocating for dignity and inspiring caring citizens; July 26, 2004
  
• Getting there before the phone rings; July 19, 2004
  
• Eternal inspiration; July 12, 2004
  
• The late, but good doctor; July 5, 2004
  
• Well-dressed man; June 28, 2004
  
• Tom Riglar - Short and to the point; May 31, 2004
  
• You can bank on Rebecca; May 25, 2004
  
• Two minutes with Janice Yelland; May 17, 2004
  
• Leading the Junior League of Winnipeg; May 10, 2004
  
• Stories in bloom; May 3, 2004
  
• Finding the need; April 26, 2004
  
• Share time...and hockey; April 19, 2004
  
• A friend for life; April 12, 2004
  
• Bringing community projects to life; April 5, 2004
  
• Two minutes with Dave Dennis; March 22, 2004
  
• An eternal tee time; March 15, 2004
  
• Spreading the gift of volunteering around; March 8, 2004
  
• Heralding heritage; March 1, 2004
  
• Two minutes with Stephanie Black; February 23, 2004
  
• Laughter: The best medicine; February 16, 2004
  
• Cathy paves the way home; February 9, 2004
  
• Two minutes with Lee Pigeau; February 2, 2004
  
• The toe-tapping typist; January 26, 2004
  
• Here, there and everywhere; January 19, 2004
  
• Two minutes with Theresa Greer; January 12, 2004
  
• 'What if' gets great answers; January 5, 2004

2003

• "It all comes down to individuals caring for one another"; December 22, 2003
• When it comes to old-timer hockey, he's THE Guy; December 15, 2003
• The balance that volunteering can bring; December 8, 2003
• No small job for Gordon; December 1, 2003
• Spirit in Regina; November 17, 2003
• Sir Moore for UNICEF; November 10, 2003
• Clickin' across Canada; November 3, 2003
• Bringing passion into the picture; October 27, 2003
• That cautious 'M' word; October 20, 2003
• Heroes at centre ice; October 14, 2003
• Survey said...; October 6, 2003
• Two very busy people; September 29, 2003
• Share the news; September 22, 2003
• A reminder to thank all; September 15, 2003
• A visit to Kamloops, Calgary, Richmond and Saskatoon; September 8, 2003
• Chipping away at abuse; September 2, 2003
• Great golf, a good friend, and a dedicated weatherman; August 25, 2003
• And now for something brand new...; August 18, 2003
• The cheerleader gets cheered; August 11, 2003
• Creating your own time machine; August 5, 2003
• Elly Enjoys Effort; July 21, 2003
• Volunteering down Nancy's Street; July 14, 2003
• Hammering for Habitat; July 7, 2003
• Soul food on the Navy Cadet menu; June 30, 2003
• An iron will; June 23, 2003
• Purring across the country; June 16, 2003
• Dream a little dream with me;June 9, 2003
• Gordon Smith: the sock-it-to-me man; June 2, 2003
• Sharing the gift of sight; May 26, 2003
• The sky continues to inspire Hansen; May 20, 2003
• It 's just time; May 12, 2003
• A regal lesson, indeed; May 5, 2003
• Volumes of views from a volunteer's volunteer; April 28, 2003
• Two athletes; one cause; April 21, 2003
• Walking together through darkness; April 14, 2003
• Kind of a good idea; April 7, 2003
• Bagpipes in South Africa; March 31, 2003
• The foundation of volunteering; March 24, 2003
• The human touch of technology; March 17, 2003
• No stranger to a spotlight; March 10, 2003
• When it comes to volunteering Kelley is a real keener; March 3, 2003
• Cam Tait: our Golden Jubilee Medal winner; February 24, 2003
• Whizzing through the driven snow for a cause; February 17, 2003
• Alice Elinga: in 65 years of volunteering, she's done it all; February 10, 2003
• Lucy Smith: A busy young volunteer; February 3, 2003
• These dreams certainly didn't come out of the blue; January 27, 2003
• The man with the vacuum cleaner; January 20, 2003
• Giving yourself a great birthday present; January 13, 2003
• Making sure a safe holiday season was had by all; January 6, 2003

2002

• A Christmas story; December 23, 2002
• Put someone you know in the Spotlight; December 9, 2002
• Find out why Jordyn is so special; December 2, 2002
• Tanya on My Mind; November 25, 2002
• Giving knows no boundaries; November 18, 2002
• He's a real Jim dandy; November 11, 2002
• Russ now has his own barn; November 4, 2002
• Invisible, but vital volunteers; October 28, 2002
• The Greatest shows he's still got it; October 21, 2002
• Calling all United Way heroes; October 7, 2002
• Lending a hand where help is needed; September 30, 2002
• Marty keeps Edmonton tuned into United Way; September 23, 2002
• Contributing to community and keeping a legacy alive; September 16, 2002
• Reflecting on a volunteer experience at Ground Zero; September 9, 2002
• Passing the volunteering bug on to your children; September 3, 2002
• Choosing the right volunteer job can make all the difference; August 26, 2002
• Not your average charity sandbagger; August 19, 2002
• Helping a legacy and the love of the game live on; August 12, 2002
• Sometimes doing the Lord's work means just saying no; August 6, 2002
• The driving force behind golf tourney success; July 29, 2002
• Letting farmers know they are in our thoughts; July 22, 2002
• Spreading the word about a little-understood condition; July 15, 2002
• Giving young people the chance to learn by doing; July 2, 2002
• Diverse volunteer experience brings satisfaction to all areas of life; June 24, 2002
• Performing the volunteer balancing act in rural communities; June 17, 2002
• Life as a professional volunteer; June 10, 2002
• Volunteering helps Elaine gain new skills; June 3, 2002
• Making life interesting and a lot more fun; May 27, 2002
• Taking casual Fridays to a whole new level; May 21, 2002
• Discovering an appreciation for society's privileges; May 13, 2002
• Setting the stage for young disabled actors; May 6, 2002
• Learning what hope really means; April 29, 2002
• Gaining satisfaction and pleasure from the volunteer experience; April 22, 2002
• Bringing together horse and rider in a special therapy program; April 15, 2002
• Angels on an incredible journey; April 8, 2002
• Big ideas and a whole lot of determination; April 1, 2002
• Volunteering can be child's play; March 18, 2002
• Volunteering knows no boundaries; March 11, 2002
• Doing your 'duty' and letting the work speak for itself; March 4, 2002
• Making memories that will last a lifetime; February 25, 2002
• Finding reasons to believe in humanism; February 18, 2002
• Giving something back to an organization that offers so much; February 11, 2002
• Learning to love unconditionally and serve with joy; February 4, 2002
• The universal language of kindness; January 28, 2002
• Delivering hot meals and a serving of inspiration; January 21, 2002
• Going the distance to help those in need; January 14, 2002
• Celebrating our community leaders, one story at a time; January 7, 2002

2001

• How one small gesture can make a lifetime of difference; December 17, 2001
• A holiday season with heart; December 10, 2001
• The vitality that comes with volunteering; December 3, 2001
• Celebrating victory the united way; November 26, 2001
• Guardian angels come in all shapes and sizes; November 19, 2001
• Saluting our heroes, now and always; November 12, 2001
• How knowledge can turn adversity into power; November 5, 2001
• The personal satisfaction that comes with volunteering; October 29, 2001
• Marching to the tune of her own fiddle; October 22, 2001
• Making a big difference in little ways; October 15, 2001
• The priceless gift of volunteering; October 9, 2001
• A quarter century of caring; October 1, 2001
• Thanks to volunteers a legacy lives on; September 17, 2001
• The difference one person can make; September 10, 2001
• Making every day count; September 4, 2001
• Listening to the voices of tomorrow; August 27, 2001
• The wrong way to attract volunteers; August 20, 2001
• The true measure of success; August 13, 2001
• The business of running a charity; August 7, 2001
• Taking a fresh look at some old ideas; July 30, 2001
• Just how closely do the Alliance struggles hit home for you; July 23, 2001
• A tragic anniversary can draw communities together; July 16, 2001
• Let's show some real leadership when it comes to promoting philanthropy; July 9, 2001
• Some national birthday reflections, sparked by the fireworks; July 3, 2001
• Tuning in to prejudice through satire; June 25, 2001
• Let's not overlook the value of friend-raising events; June 18, 2001
• Looking for inspiration leads to a new name proposal; June 11, 2001
• Telethon makeovers are more than just a facelift; June 4, 2001
• Tossing one of the "W"s aside in the name of giving; May 28, 2001
• The power of fresh wheels and a gust of wind; May 22, 2001
• Let's give single moms a special treat; May 14, 2001
• This is your column: a place to share your good news; May 7, 2001
• A young volunteer learns a lesson and lends a hand; April 30, 2001
• A Volunteer Week round-up of stories; April 23, 2001
• This is our time, so keep those cards and letters coming...;April 17, 2001
• We want to hear from you about volunteers and volunteerism; April 9, 2001
• Tending goal and young people's futures; April 2, 2001
• A call for strength and honour in the sector; March 26, 2001
• Invest some time in a teenager -- it could really pay off; March 19, 2001
• With every breath you take, you can inspire people; March 12, 2001
• Sometimes the heroic thing is knowing when to hang up the skates for a while; March 5, 2001
• What's the best way to thread an ongoing fabric of volunteerism?; February 26, 2001
• A magical instrument of mobility and independence; February 19, 2001
• A really inappropriate double bill; February 12, 2001
• Sometimes it's better to answer a question with a question; February 5, 2001
• A sensible Prairie proposal for dealing with lawyers' fees; January 29, 2001
• Under the "G" -- Gathering feedback on bingo fundraising; January 22, 2001
• Un der the "O" -- Opinions on bingo options; January 15, 2001
• Ron MacLean skates the distance for the Canadian Paraplegic Association; January 8, 2001
• Ushering in the New Year with a warm thank-you; January 2, 2001

2000

• 'Twas the week before Christmas; December 18, 2000
  
• Let's keep reaching out to volunteers and as volunteers; December 11, 2000
  
• Tis the wrong season for making all charity pleas; December 4, 2000
  
• From the "Nobody Asked Me, But" department ...; November 27, 2000
  
• Cam's Cross-Country Compassionate Crusade, Vol. 1; November 20, 2000
  
• We owe them our thanks. Forever.; November 13, 2000
  
• Our Maggie may be shy, but she's an award winner; November 6, 2000
  
• Running with a different kind of champion; October 30, 2000
  
• When the candidates come knocking, question them about the charitable sector; October 23, 2000
  
• Raise your hand and voice if you care; October 16, 2000
  
• This Thanksgiving, give thanks for your ability to share; October 10, 2000
  
• PET and the pirouette -- embracing individuality; October 2, 2000
  
• It's that time of year again...; September 25, 2000
  
• A lesson in delivering hope and realizing dreams; September 18, 2000
  
• The landscape changes slowly, but we should be happy that it changes at all; September 11, 2000
  
• Labour Day telethon inspires special back-to-school memories; September 5, 2000
  
• When you send your kids back to school, why not send them with something extra...; August 28, 2000
  
• Sometimes the glass can seem half empty; August 21, 2000
  
• An open letter to the executive producer of Survivor; August 8, 2000
  
• Sharing the celebration of volunteer efforts; July 31, 2000
  
• A letter to a volunteer's daughter; July 24, 2000
  
• Pine Lake -- it's time for us to pull together again; July 17, 2000
  
• This summer, think about your holiday community too; June 26, 2000
  
• Lessons in tying neck ties, and in life; June 19, 2000
  
• Revisiting a valedictory address; June 12, 2000
  
• Think about going the extra mile at your next golf tournament; June 5, 2000
  
• Effective team building can be just a wrung away; May 29, 2000
  
• Dedication and a ladder help Sally Ann over the wall; May 23, 2000
  
• Some tips for maximizing your personal investments; May 8, 2000
  
• Celebrating the need to be needed; May 1, 2000
  
• Cressy challenges us to start building from the inside out; April 24, 2000
  
• Helping students with learning disabilities just DO-IT; April 17, 2000
  
• Unsettling news from across the country during a special week; April 10, 2000
  
• How Harold Grace neutralizes beauty; April 3, 2000
  
• Fundraisers need to consider which meal will appeal; March 27, 2000
  
• Let's hear about your great volunteers; March 20, 2000
  
• Looking at the act of charity; March 13, 2000
  
• Remembering the smile of a champion; March 6, 2000
  
• Thank you for your time; February 28, 2000
  
• Hair-Raising Fundraising; February 21, 2000
  
• Painting a brighter future for youth in Vernon; January 31, 2000
  
• Wheels around the World: Linda and Charmaine's bike ride for hospice; January 4, 2000
  

1999

• Helping newcomers find jobs -- NOW; November 22, 1999
  
• CommunityTECH: Sharing Internet knowledge with families and communities; November 1, 1999
  
• Unique Herbie Fund, launched with municipal grant, now benefiting from third-party events; September 27, 1999
  
• Mobility Cup '99 -- Putting wind in the sails of disabled athletes; September 13, 1999
  
• More charities using music to charm donors; August 30, 1999
  
• Royal Doulton's 'Hope' for breast cancer; July 26, 1999
  
• Mathare Youth Sports Association -- Giving kids a sporting chance; July 19, 1999
  
• Seniors rocking up a storm to raise funds; June 28, 1999
  
• Matching grant programs a "godsend" for Manitoba universities and colleges; May 31, 1999
  
• Giving from the Heart: Very Special Visitors in Durham Region; May 3, 1999
  
• Volunteer lawyers providing pro bono legal services to charities; April 12, 1999
  
• Event marketing course bears fruit for Children's Wish Foundation; March 22, 1999
  
• Special Partners in Peterborough -- Unions and the United Way; March 1, 1999
  
• HYDRECS, the BC Hydro Employees' Community Service Fund; February 8, 1999
  
• Green Shirts: Mobile volunteer strike force fights disasters, forges friendships; January 11, 1999
  

1998

• Raising awareness, hope, and money ... Raising the Roof ... by using creative and innovative fundraising techniques; December 21, 1998
  
• Ken Wyman's fundraising course for the deaf; October 18, 1998
  
• Spotlite on: Northern Pride in Thunder Bay; September7, 1998
  
• Jean and Bob's High Altitude Adventures for Charity; August 10, 1998
  
• Nancy's CD Project; July 13, 1998
  
• Harley Davidson HOG Chapters; June 29, 1998
  
• Ellen Campbell-Doige; May 25, 1998
  
• Goodwill Toronto and its new partners --- Procter & Gamble and Wal-Mart Canada; May 18, 1998
  
• Agnes, Sonia, Del Marie, Megan, Karen, Erin --- Six young, Canadian women making a difference; April 20, 1998
  
• Tom Jackson --- Singing For Suppers; April 6, 1998
  

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