Points of Light Tribute Event: On March 21, 2011, Points of Light hosts a historic, once-in-a-lifetime tribute to President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush for their leadership in founding and advancing the modern day service movement. The event celebrated the power of voluntary action and its essential role in solving our national challenges while calling on all Americans to find ways to give back. Together with Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Points of Light celebrated the visionary leadership of President Bush and the individuals who heard his call to action and created change in their communities.

At the 20th anniversary celebration of the invocation of a “thousand points of light,” President George W. Bush and Neil Bush, and CEO of Points of Light Institute Michelle Nunn share reflections on the influence of Points of Light Institute and President George H. W. Bush in focusing the nation on voluntary action.

President George H. W. Bush talks about how the nation can only truly be its greatest when Americans answer the call to service and how proud he is of the millions of “points of light” who have done just that.

Michelle Nunn, CEO of Points of Light Institute, talks about the next 20 years for the Points of Light Institute and its commitment to utilizing the strength of the American people – a strength that continues to grow – to meet our nation’s challenges.

Points of Light Institute is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers in 16 countries.

By putting people at the center of change, last year Points of Light Institute mobilized over 30 million volunteer hours at a value of more than 615 million dollars.

Points of Light Institute CEO Michelle Nunn participates in the launch of generationOn, a new division focused on igniting the power of all kids to create meaningful change in the world.

Through generationOn, Points of Light Institute engages the next generation of volunteers to "make their mark" on the world through voluntary action.

Students parade the Extra Mile – Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, the only national monument dedicated to the spirit of service in America. The students celebrate the power they share to change the world while learning about heroes of our Nation’s service movement.

Points of Light Institute engages American citizens, community groups, corporations and the government to create unified solutions to our nation's most pressing problems.

Points of Light Institute continues to provide thought leadership on best practices for building healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world.

Points of Light Institute builds on the leadership of President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world.