Daily Point of Light
Jan
04
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High school students have notoriously developed a reputation for using their parents as an unlimited ATM machine, seemingly unaware of any financial discipline.
Jan
03
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What is the greatest gift that you can give to veterans of the “greatest generation?” Often, just a heartfelt thanks.
Volunteers of the Volusia Honor Air are trying to deliver a gift of thanks to former service members in the Daytona Beach area by ensuring that every World War II veteran has the opportunity to see the National Word War II Memorial.
The Memorial opened to the public in April 2004 at a time when WWII veterans were passing away at a rate of more than 1,000 per day. Many never lived to see the monument erected in their honor.
Dec
10
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Andrew Castellano is a native New Mexican who switched careers as a retail salesman to a AmeriCorps VISTA member Feeling frustrated with his stymied career path, Andrew decided to focus his time and energy on giving back to his community.
Nov
26
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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.