Young Volunteers: Local Kids Share from the Heart
Lisa Melillo tells the inspiring stories of local youngsters who volunteer their time and talents, making a profound difference in the lives of those less fortunate.

"To know that people have hope in me is a feeling I will never be able to describe. There is such happiness in my heart." —Laura Dominguez of Bernardsville Young Young VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS Local Kids Share from the Heart By Lisa Melillo, photos by Dan Epstein sk 14-year-old Laura Dominguez of Bernardsville how she usually spends summer vacations, and you'll get a surprising answer. Laura doesn't spend lazy, hazy days lounging by a pool and hanging out with friends. Instead, she chooses to board a plane bound for her parents' native country of Paraguay, where she dedicates her time to helping those (continued on page 12) A "You can see that you have it great, so you don't feel sorry for yourself." —Casey Hunter of North Caldwell Winter Winter 2009 VicinityMagazine.com 11

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