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  • New iPhone App "iRecognize Volunteers" Helps You Recognize Points of Light
    May 11, 2011

    Points of Light Institute is thrilled to announce a new way to celebrate the points of light in your life from the palm of your hand.

    The new iRecognize Volunteers app for iPhone provides a unique way to recognize and celebrate those who are creating change in their communities. The free app allows users to share inspiring stories, photos and YouTube videos that showcase how individuals have used their time, talent, voice and money to make a difference.

  • "All together Now: A Celebration of Service" - Tonight on NBC
    March 29, 2011

    "All together Now: A Celebration of Service" - Tonight on NBC
    By iParticipate on Mon, Mar 28 2011, 12:05:38 Tune-in to NBC tonight, March 28th at 8/7c, to watch the broadcast of “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service” and invite your friends to join you!

  • Salute to a Service Hero
    March 29, 2011

    The supermoon wasn’t the only unusual sight to grace Washington D.C. this past week. Monday saw an occurrence just as rare – the meeting of all four living past presidents. President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, and President George W. Bush came together as part of a tribute to President George H. W. Bush for his commitment to national service and volunteering. President Obama, who was in Latin America at the time, participated in the tribute via a video message.

  • GenerationOn Taps 10 Outstanding Youth to its Inaugural National Youth Advisory Council
    March 29, 2011

    Following a nationwide search, generationOn, a global youth service movement and a division of Points of Light Institute, has selected 10 extraordinary youth from around the country to form generationOn's first-ever National Youth Advisory Council.

  • Diary of an Intern: All Together Now- A Celebration of Service
    March 29, 2011

    The Points of Light Institute honored President George H.W. Bush this past Monday for his dedication to service in America. The event, also attended by former Presidents Carter, Clinton, and Bush, was aptly named “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service.". A star-studded lineup of musicians attended, including performances by Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green, Reba McEntire, Sam Moore, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood.

  • All Together Now – A Celebration of Service
    March 29, 2011

    What brings Kid Rock, four former Presidents, Garth Brooks and Citizen Schools CEO Eric Schwarz into the same room? A love for service of course!