Posts for November, 2010
Nov
26
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
Founded by in 1997 by Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest on Vanderbilt's campus, Magdalene is a residential program for women who have survived lives of violence, prostitution and addiction.
For two years, Magdelene offers housing, food, medical and dental needs, therapy, education and job training, all without charge or to the women receiving treatment.
Nov
22
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
After a terrible car accident that left her body severely wounded, dancer Rhonda Killough, decided to found Project AngelFaces as a part of her physical and emotional recovery.
Today, Project AngelFaces is a multifaceted social service organization working to improve the quality of life of community elders, youth and mentally handicapped individuals in need by providing them with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Project AngelFaces participants and volunteers believe in the abundance of the world, making needed food available for Henderson, Nevada community members.
Nov
16
Posted by jessicakirkwood to Recognition
More than 20 years ago, under President George H. W. Bush’s leadership, the Points of Light movement began, its core mission the advancement of the powerful American ideal of voluntary action.
Nov
05
Posted by cmurphy to Uncategorized
There are nearly 60,000 children in the foster system in California.
Many have suffered the effects of neglect, poverty and even abuse.