Daily Point of Light

Today's guest post is written by Maggie O'Neill, a jill-of-all-trades combining a career in editing with other interests in hiking, running, and raising two kids. In her spare time, she volunteers to do her church newsletter as well as does spontaneous litter pick-up in her neighborhood with her kids.

Today's post is written by Glenn Tilton, chairman of the Midwest for JPMorgan Chase.

Throughout the economic downturn and continuing recovery, individuals and organizations have looked to the volunteer sector to address community needs. While nonprofits have stepped in to help, the challenge of how civic engagement can build a stronger economy, more highly skilled and versatile workers, and create economic benefits remains.

This week we are highlighting National Volunteer Week and celebrating the extraordinary impact volunteers have through service. Today we highlight Share Our Strength and their work to help fight childhood hunger.

During Americorps Week we highlight current members and Americorps Alums who are Daily Point of Lights all over the nation...

After three years of service with AmeriCorps St. Louis, Sabrina Hilton conceived the idea to begin growing food in of St. Louis, Mo. This idea came to reality when Green Beings Urban Farm was born.