Our House - Residential Work Force Training Center

Our House was chosen from thousands of nominees to receive the "Use Your Life" Award courtesy of "Oprah's Angel Network" on an Oprah Winfrey show which was televised in 132 countries. Our House was subsequently featured on three more shows including a follow-up segment on the Our House trainees, and a special network presentation.

The Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Public Service -- June, 2001

Our House received recognition in the United States Supreme Court as part of the American Institute for Public Service's national ceremonies. As one of 47 regional winners chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 nominees, Our House was honored in the presence of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor as part of the tribute to excellence in service to our country.

"9 Who Care Award" -- CBS Channel 9 -- WUSA T.V. -- May, 2001

Our House was chosen for this award from the entire Washington, D.C. viewing area. The trainees were featured in a two and one-half minute news clip shown on the evening news by D.C.'s longest running anchor, J.C. Hayward.

Presidents' Service Award Citation - the Points of Light Foundation -- June,1999

Our House Youth Home was selected as the 53rd "Point of Light" out of 3,800 nominations nationwide to receive a Presidential Citation recognizing the significant contribution made by the youth of Our House toward solving social problems by their volunteer community service.

Our House trainees were selected from more than 200 nominations statewide for this award in recognition of their community service work. The trainees were presented an engraved pewter bowl by Gov. Glendenning and Lt. Gov. Kennedy-Townsend.

Samaritan Award, Runner Up -- October, 1997

The Acton Institute recognized Our House ". . . as an organization . . . that serves as a model for charitable work . . . and has transformed lives through serving those in need."

Howard County Volunteer Organization of the Year -- September, 1997

The trainees received this award on TV for their 1997 volunteer service in the county. This was the first time a youth group had ever won this recognition




						Awards



						Oprah Winfrey: "Use Your Life" Award & T.V. Appearance -- August, 2000 Our House was chosen from thousands of nominees to receive the "Use Your Life" Award courtesy of "Oprah's Angel Network" on an Oprah Winfrey show which was televised in 132 countries. Our House was subsequently featured on three more shows including a follow-up segment on the Our House trainees, and a special network presentation. The Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Public Service -- June, 2001 Our House received recognition in the United States Supreme Court as part of the American Institute for Public Service's national ceremonies. As one of 47 regional winners chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 nominees, Our House was honored in the presence of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor as part of the tribute to excellence in service to our country. "9 Who Care Award" -- CBS Channel 9 -- WUSA T.V. -- May, 2001 Our House was chosen for this award from the entire Washington, D.C. viewing area. The trainees were featured in a two and one-half minute news clip shown on the evening news by D.C.'s longest running anchor, J.C. Hayward. Presidents' Service Award Citation - the Points of Light Foundation -- June,1999 Our House Youth Home was selected as the 53rd "Point of Light" out of 3,800 nominations nationwide to receive a Presidential Citation recognizing the significant contribution made by the youth of Our House toward solving social problems by their volunteer community service. Governor's Service and Volunteer Award -- May, 1998 Our House trainees were selected from more than 200 nominations statewide for this award in recognition of their community service work. The trainees were presented an engraved pewter bowl by Gov. Glendenning and Lt. Gov. Kennedy-Townsend. Samaritan Award, Runner Up -- October, 1997 The Acton Institute recognized Our House ". . . as an organization . . . that serves as a model for charitable work . . . and has transformed lives through serving those in need." Howard County Volunteer Organization of the Year -- September, 1997 The trainees received this award on TV for their 1997 volunteer service in the county. This was the first time a youth group had ever won this recognition