Posts for April, 2010
Apr
12
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
When people are in an impossible situation, they look for someone to lead them out of their circumstance. However, not even Jeannie Gallina suspected what she could do to help the people of Clay County, FL. By founding The Way Free Medical Clinic, Jeannie found a way to provide healthcare for those with no other resources.
Many people in Clay County, Florida were living without access to affordable healthcare or health insurance. Despite being employed, it was not an affordable option for them.
Apr
08
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Uncategorized
Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service are pleased to offer the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. The Leadership Academy, developed and delivered by the Center for Creative Leadership, will offer a limited number of growing leaders in the volunteering and service sector an opportunity to participate in a feedback-intense learning experience which including hands-on activities to enhance leadership capacity.
Apr
01
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
Not all meals are created equal. This is especially true for young children in homeless shelters. Seeing this, Catherine Aker, a shy high school junior, stepped out of her comfort zone, and started The Stone Soup Kitchen to teach homeless kids in her community proper nutrition so they can grow up healthy and strong.
While volunteering at a local homeless shelter, Catherine noticed the kids had a poor diet. Although they were getting sufficient calories for their young bodies, it was mostly from junk food, even when healthier food was available.