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Oct
21
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
The debate about healthcare is on everyone’s tongue these days. However, Jack McConnell, decided to give me than lip service, and took a hands on approach to help his fellow Americans without health insurance, and gave a new sense of purpose to his fellow retired medical professionals.
After retiring, Dr. McConnell moved to Hilton Head, SC to relax and enjoy a couple rounds of golf. He would often offer rides to “locals” walking to and from work as landscapers, construction workers, and restaurant servers.
Oct
19
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Uncategorized
Tax season has never been a celebration for many. Imagine after crunching numbers for the whole day then volunteering to provide tax services to the underprivileged. Well, this is what Peggy Burns do as a site coordinator for the VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, in Bay City, MI.
As site coordinator, Peggy trains volunteers in the IRS taxwise program; but during the day, Peggy works at Sciloli & Associates. Managing her time between the two jobs shows the amount of concern for others Peggy has.
Oct
01
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
Since starting the Tres Islas Orphanage Fund 23 years ago, Donelle has been gainfully employed full-time, working every after-hour waking minute serving the children of orphanages in Mazatlan, Mexico.
She spends her evenings, weekends and vacation time tirelessly emailing, writing newspaper articles, budgeting, fund raising and visiting the orphaned children in Mazatlan, Mexico.
She is an ardent advocate for all the children in the orphanages, always seeking ways to improve their quality of life.
Sep
29
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
At 26 years old, Sevan “Apollo Poetry” Aydinian has combined hip hop, poetry and education to reach the young and the young at heart.
His rare combination of art and education has garnered the attention of major media outlets and the public. Such innovation has shown a new way of teaching and learning.