Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world.

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Through three innovative and dynamic business units, Points of Light Institute helps put people at the center of transforming their communities.


is the largest volunteer network in the nation and mobilizes people through 250 Action Centers in 16 countries.
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enables people to designate a portion of their eBay sales and purchases to charity.
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incubates generationOn, which mobilizes youth volunteers, AmeriCorps Alums, and nurtures emerging civic solutions.
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  • Annually, HandsOn Network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at $626 million.

  • MissionFish has raised over $162 million for nonprofits in its first six years of operation.

  • Points of Light Institute recognizes a volunteer every day with its Daily Points of Light Award. Today's Honoree is: Jerry and Shanti Stirret.

  • AmeriCorps Alums is currently in The Civic Incubator. The organization has 500,000 members who have given more than 700 million hours in service.