Three stories about volunteers making a difference—the latest installment in CEO Update's annual K Street Cares feature.

Working at national group, having impact on community
NRF Foundation's Adam Lukoskie saw need in his D.C. neighborhood, rolled up his sleeves to help day center for homeless women.

Mason helps guide student eager for success, opportunity
As a volunteer coach with One Million Degrees, Association Forum CEO builds relationship with nursing student from Nigeria.

Baseball leads to charitable commitment for NACDS exec
After Chris Krese's son played a goodwill game in the Dominican Republic, the family agreed to provide 1,000 school backpacks

Back to school: Students in the Dominican Republic received backpacks stocked with school supplies last summer. The Krese family launched a fundraiser to pay for the backpacks.