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Friends, Throughout human history, underlying the sweeping reforms and essential institutional responses to disaster, to poverty, to environmental degradation, and to all…
“This day is really a celebration of service, of the capacity of people to join hands and work together, and of President…
Yesterday Republican and Democratic U.S. Congressional leaders came together in a show of bipartisan support for a nationwide effort to inspire millions…
Throughout the past two months we have been highlighting volunteer work showcased at the Tribute event and during National Volunteer Week. These…
Today’s blog post comes from the upside blog, written by Lynnette McIntire with UPS, published on March 30, 2011. “Two years ago, Transportation…
Tonight the Points of Light Institute Tribute “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service” will air at 8:00 p.m. EDT on NBC.…
Today’s guest post is written by Gabrielle Levy, co-founder of Caring Kids Cards, a third grader in Fairfax, Virginia who started volunteering…
Friends, Monday night something rare occurred. Four presidents came together and not for an inauguration or a funeral. Presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy…
Tonight we honor President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush for their leadership in founding and advancing the modern-day service movement in…
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…