Points of Light

We have global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving.

Your Review Requested – Reimagining Service Report

For the last several months, I have worked with a group of national leaders in the nonprofit, government, philanthropy and business communities on the Reimagining Service Task Force, and now we need your help! With the growing momentum behind American’s commitment to...

Presidents Engage in Dialogue on Service, Inspire New Generation

View the Presidential Forum on Service Summary and Resources Page

History was made Friday evening, October 16, at Points of Light Institute’s Presidential Forum on Service at Texas A&M University in College...

ConKerr Cancer - A Case For Smiles

Daily Point Of Light

Facts About American Volunteerism

Advocacy and Policy

The number of Americans engaged in service has increased significantly since President George H.W. Bush sparked the Points of Light movement. View this report to see the data and changes in the numbers of volunteers and different causes people have volunteered for during the past 20 years. This information provides a snapshot of changes in volunteerism trends from 1989 until today.

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I flew all the way to the other side of the continent to serve a community only to fly all the way back home to do it again.

Michael Myers
WNY AmeriCorps