Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share a vision.
HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers that reach more than 83% of the nation’s population and extend to 10ten countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating scaled impact. In 2008, the network delivered approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at $615 million.
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MissionFish is a social enterprise of Points of Light Institute that provides people a vehicle to use their purchasing power to support causes that matter to them. In partnership with eBay, MissionFish enables people to designate a portion of their online sales and purchases to charity. Since 2003, more than 130 million charitable dollars have been raised for over 19,000 nonprofits worldwide.
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The Civic Incubator is the newest business unit of Points of Light Institute with a purpose of creating innovation in civic activation. The Incubator brings together and supports emerging civic solutions and new ideas through social enterprise, mergers and joint ventures. Currently, we are incubating AmeriCorps Alums, a new Youth Service Entity and an Interfaith Service Initiative.
HandsOn Network has more than 250 action centers - find the one nearest you.
Grace, Sharon and Eric Li
In May 2008 when Grace, Sharon, and Eric Li observed the terrible disaster caused by a large earthquake in China, they founded the non-profit We Care Act at just 12, 11 and 7 years old.
We Care Act aides child disaster victims who suffer from lack of food, clothing, access to education and emotional support. We Care Act volunteers have provided...
