The Daily Points of Light
In 1994, Martin Flores, then 21, experienced the tragic death of his brother, Rogelio, 17, who was a victim of a drive-by shooting incident in East Los Angeles.
AfterShare is a collaborative effort by former homeless residents of Prince William County Homeless Prevention Center that provides services and support for current and formerly homeless people.
George Westrom created Future Scientists and Engineers of America in 1991 to address the critical shortage of American children who are enrolled in college-level science and engineering programs.
Pollution and the nation's ecological problems prompted Pat Mitchell, a mother and experienced teacher, to give up the security of a teaching job to take a leadership role in providing enviro
This school and community-based service-learning initiative provides opportunities for teens to develop their skills as they implement social action service projects to address issues in their comm
Edgar S. Cahn, an advocate for the poor, has spent more than four decades creating blueprints to solve social programs. Dr.
The Aspiring Youth Program of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division provides mentoring, educational and athletic activities to at-risk middle school students during the "latch-ke
Willie Cook, a father and role model committed to his children's education, was frustrated by the lack of males involved in schools.
In 1988, John J. George founded Motor City Blight Busters, Inc. (MCBB), a nonprofit volunteer organization aimed at revitalizing Detroit's neighborhoods.
On a 1993 ride to Los Angeles, Michael Howard, then teacher at a juvenile hall in Orange County, saw graffiti everywhere.