Posts for July, 2011
Jul
29
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light, Recognition
At almost 70 years of age Glenn Ousset has been volunteering at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center for the past 30 years. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the Nature Center was named one of
Jul
27
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light, Recognition
Maria Machado works with a community much in need of mentors. She serves as part of the Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents, which is a site-based mentoring program designed to build the academic confidence and social skills of children ages 8–16 whose parents are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated. Often these young people feel ashamed and are in need of a caring adult to support them.
Jul
26
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Uncategorized
As we near the end of July, the national make a difference for children month, we highlight a compelling Points of Light Institute volunteer story: