There has been an enormous response to the beginning of the Odyssey Angels program. We have received so many inspiring ideas during the Odyssey Angel enrollment period. We are proud that so many people are willing to help their communities and give aid to those who may otherwise be overlooked.

There are groups helping military members, neighbors with disabilities, fellow students, hospital patients, homeless shelters, and more. We consider everyone a hero that chose to enroll. Unfortunately, only one group can be selected to attend World Finals. Here are the next steps to completing the Odyssey Angel program for this year.

If you have enrolled in the program by completing the online enrollment form, you will be sent a follow-up email that contains the "Progress Report" form for your group.

A representative can fill it out and return it any time before the April 1st deadline. You must return it by this time in order to be eligible to attend World Finals and present your project at the Creativity Festival.

The form simply asks what you have done so far for your project and requires a reference from the community member(s) you are helping. Keep in mind that your project can be ongoing. You don't have to stop because of the deadline.

Also, remember that you do not have to fill out the form as soon as you receive it. You should submit it when you feel it is the best time to be judged on your work, as long as it is before the deadline.

If you have not enrolled in the program but wish to participate, you can start working for the next program year. We will open the next Odyssey Angel enrollment July 1, but you can start at any time.

Again, we thank the groups for their hard work and generosity. Learn more at: www.odysseyangels.org.