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Points of Light Tribute: Honoring Extraordinary Individuals Who Take Action to Improve the World

Oct 19, 2017 By: Amanda Knowles

Celebrating Volunteer Service at Home and Around the World at the 2014 Tribute Awards

Oct 23, 2014 By: mmelendez

Change Notes: President George H. W. Bush’s Points of Light Vision

Friends, Throughout human history, underlying the sweeping reforms and essential institutional responses to disaster, to poverty, to environmental degradation, and to all…

Mar 21, 2012 By: cmurphy

Points of Light Tribute Event Anniversary

“This day is really a celebration of service, of the capacity of people to join hands and work together, and of President…

Mar 21, 2012 By: cmurphy

Plans for the Largest Day of Charitable Activity in the Nation’s History Unveiled for 9/11

Yesterday Republican and Democratic U.S. Congressional leaders came together in a show of bipartisan support for a nationwide effort to inspire millions…

Jul 15, 2011 By: Points of Light

iRecognize Volunteers – Free Mobile Application!!

Throughout the past two months we have been highlighting volunteer work showcased at the Tribute event and during National Volunteer Week. These…

May 10, 2011 By: Points of Light

Lynette McIntire of UPS Reflects upon the Tribute Event

Today’s blog post comes from the upside blog, written by Lynnette McIntire with UPS, published on March 30, 2011. “Two years ago, Transportation…

Apr 1, 2011 By: Points of Light

Tonight NBC Broadcasts “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service” at 8 p.m. EDT

Tonight the Points of Light Institute Tribute “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service” will air at 8:00 p.m. EDT on NBC.…

Mar 28, 2011 By: Points of Light

Gabrielle and Aiden Levy of Caring Kids Cards Attend Tribute event “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service”

Today’s guest post is written by Gabrielle Levy, co-founder of Caring Kids Cards, a third grader in Fairfax, Virginia who started volunteering…

Mar 26, 2011 By: Points of Light

Change Notes: The Points of Light Institute Tribute Event

Friends, Monday night something rare occurred. Four presidents came together and not for an inauguration or a funeral. Presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy…

Mar 23, 2011 By: Michelle Nunn

All Together Now: A Season of Service, Happening Tonight at the Kennedy Center!

Tonight we honor President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush for their leadership in founding and advancing the modern-day service movement in…

Mar 21, 2011 By: Points of Light

Congressman Todd Platts Honors President George H. W. Bush in a Tribute

Today’s guest post is written by Congressman Todd Platts, who represents the 19th District of Pennsylvania. Sworn in as a member of the House…

Mar 18, 2011 By: Points of Light

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