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Posts for May, 2011

May 04
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light, Recognition

Joan worked with the women for a total of five sessions.

May 03
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Uncategorized

When I was very young a family friend was diagnosed with autism, and over the years our relationship made me aware of the difficulties they were to face.  My brother and I also learned that traditional methods of inclusion have not met the needs of autistic children or their families.  With this in mind, my brother and I started a sports clinic for children with special needs in our community five years ago.

May 02
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Uncategorized

Points of Light Institute’s Civic Incubator strategy of finding great ideas, nurturing them to scale and sending them out to change the world has reached a milestone. After eight years and more than $241 million raised for nonprofits in the U.S. and U.K., MissionFish, a Points of Light Institute business unit that allows people to use their purchasing power to direct contributions to their favorite charity through eBay Giving Works, is joining eBay.

May 02

Today's post comes from J.D. Lasica, Founder, Socialbrite.org. Socialbrite.org is a great resource for nonprofits using social media for social good. NCVS is delighted that J.D.

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