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‘For me, volunteering is restorative’

Garry Floyd has a keen focus on being of service to his colleagues, company and community. A devoted volunteer, he embodies the spirit of International Volunteer Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 5.

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Living his passion to help others

For Brian Kramer, a simple question – "What do you need?" – is the key to finding ways to help others, both at work and in the community.

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The rewards of careers in the trades

OPPD, M.U.D. partner on the annual Careers in Energy event to show students that utilities offer "a lot of different jobs for a lot of different people."

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‘Mr. E’ dazzles with lessons on energy

OPPD's Eric BenSalah helps students learn about electricity using questions, hands-on projects and more than a couple dad jokes. It's all part of the utility’s Energy Education Program, which aims to make science and energy more relatable.

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Great music, zero waste at Maha

The Maha Festival, which moves downtown to Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront next year, achieved a zero-waste designation again this year.

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Greener Together names new recipients

No More Empty Pots will use Greener Together funds to install solar panels on its Food Hub . Florence Futures will tackle structural and beautification projects in the neighborhood.

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