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Recognizing the Power of the Individual
The power of the individual to spark change and improve the world – that’s what the Daily Point of Light Award celebrates, with nearly 6,000 winners so far. The Daily Point of Light Award honors exceptional individuals, groups or organizations that embrace the challenge of tackling a community need through volunteer service. Help us celebrate the changemakers in your community by nominating someone today.
Let's Volunteer Together
"Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year. But when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in." Help someone in need and let's all move forward by giving back.
Harnessing the Power of People
We envision a world in which more people use their time, talent and resources to change lives. With our global network of entrepreneurial volunteer organizations, we develop citizen leaders and offer pathways to service.
Using Employees’ Skills, Companies Build Stronger Communities
For Civic 50 sector leaders Toyota Financial Services and UnitedHealth Group, employees give back by exercising their corporate know-how and investing their time and talent in communities to provide the biggest impact.
Stories of Change
Volunteer Reader Brings the Theatre to Life f...
As the theater lights dim, music turns on and actors start moving onto the stage, most...
'Tis the Season of Light: How the Brilli...
Whether it’s the glare from my neighbors’ overdone rooftop spectacle, the simple beauty...
Waste Management Crisis Meets the Full Power...
As with all rapidly growing and industrializing areas, Nigerian cities are challenged t...
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Our HistoryWe can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light…We all have something to give."
President George H. W. Bush