Posts for June, 2010
Jun
18
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Uncategorized
Today is the last day to alter your schedule for the conference! Be sure to log back into the registration system, enter your confirmation code and make any modifications before 6 p.m. EST tonight.
You do not want to miss any of our exciting all-conference events - "It's Up to YOU" Opening Plenary session, "Here's to YOU!" Inspiration Event and Target Party for Good! Also be sure that you have registered for the micro-plenary sessions, forums, immersion learning sessions and workshops that you wish to attend.
You do not want to miss any of our exciting all-conference events - "It's Up to YOU" Opening Plenary session, "Here's to YOU!" Inspiration Event and Target Party for Good! Also be sure that you have registered for the micro-plenary sessions, forums, immersion learning sessions and workshops that you wish to attend.
Jun
15
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
Tax season brings apprehension and anxiety to many people. Filling your taxes can be a daunting and time consuming experience. For hard working lower income families, having help to file your taxes is often out of reach – tax preparation cost money, and on a tight budget it may not be a possibility.
Enter Gerard Inguagiato. A CPA by trade, Gerard volunteers for the Center for Economic Progress, an organization that offers free tax preparation for hard-working, low-income families at free tax sites in all across the state.
Jun
15
Posted by John Cason to Daily Point of Light
In 2009 alone, Dianne Guillot logged in 1,800 volunteer hours and this is probably a small part of what the she actually gives to our community. West Monroe, Louisiana is lucky to have a citizen like Dianne in it’s ranks!
She has served on the Advisory Board of both Retired Senior Volunteer Program and on the Community Emergency Response Team since 2004 and is president of the board of Communities Acting to Benefit Louisiana's Elderly.
Jun
14
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
Karen Benson continues to be instrumental in helping the state of Missouri recover from tornadoes, flooding, and severe weather – and she donates her time and expetise for free.
Karen has a passion to serve those in need at their most vulnerable times after disaster strikes, and she is a leader in providing strong disaster case management training across the state.
Karen, who lives in Mount Vernon, Missouri, has been a key member of the Missouri State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster movement for many years, serving in multiple roles.