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Global Volunteer Month Partners: Exploring the Heart of Volunteerism and Its Impact

Ask a CSR Friend: Making the Case for an Employee Volunteer Champion Model

Join the Points of Light Conference in New Orleans

15 Insights for a Changing CSR Landscape

Engaging Gen Alpha to the Silent Generation: Volunteer Strategies for Nonprofits

Volunteer Ireland Champions Inclusion with TEAM IV Project

The Voices That Matter Most at the 2025 Points of Light Conference

Ask a CSR Friend: Sunsetting CSR Programs and Partnerships

How Volunteer New York! Empowers Adults with Developmental Disabilities Through Volunteering

Introducing Learning Pathways at the Points of Light Conference

The Top 10 CSR Events to Attend This Year

How Hands On Manila, Points of Light’s First Affiliate Outside of the US, Is Shaping Global Volunteerism

Points of Light’s Commitment to Community Organizations

Top 10 2025 Nonprofit Conferences

Ask a CSR Friend: Shifting ERGs from Company-Focused to Community-Centered

Navigating Disasters and Crises: A Playbook for Social Impact Leaders

Elevate Your Employee Volunteering Program by Integrating Volunteer Days and Key Milestones

Gen Z Leaders Joining the Points of Light Conference

Ask a CSR Friend: Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year

How Brilliant Detroit Is Building “Kid Success” Right in the City’s Neighborhoods

Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Middle Management Buy-in for Employee Volunteering

CSR Leaders: Embrace Community-Centered Volunteerism on MLK Jr. Day of Service

Ask a CSR Friend: A Framework for Employee Volunteering on MLK Day

2025 Call for Workshop Proposals: Why You Should Lead a Workshop at the Points of Light Conference

Prioritizing Health and Wellbeing: A Rising Trend in Corporate Culture

5 Benefits of Volunteering as a Family

Carrying the Torch: The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Honor Leaders and Their Legacies

The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards: Celebrating Visionary Heroes and Their Enduring Service

Ask a CSR Friend: Building a Board Service Program

5 Ways to Make Disaster-Relief Donations Personal and Impactful

Gertrude’s Garden: An Abandoned Lot Transformed to Vibrant Community Hub

Time Well Spent: Jocelyn Nelson’s Case for Volunteer Time Off

A Year in Reflection: 5 Things I’ve Learned About Being a Point of Light

Service Enterprises Amplify the Ability of Communities to Meet Local Needs By Leveraging Local Assets

Ask a CSR Friend: The Value of Signature Volunteer Programs

9 Ways You Can Participate in 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

4 Ways Companies Can Encourage Employees to Vote

Celebrate Senior Citizens Day: Volunteer for a Healthier Brain and a Stronger Community

Ask a CSR Friend: When it Comes to Volunteering, What Counts?

Ask a CSR Friend: Gaining Senior Leader Support for Employee Volunteering

Top Corporate Social Impact Insights from the 2024 Points of Light Conference

Spark the Change Colorado Ignites Action in Unhoused Communities

A Century of Service: President George H.W. Bush’s Legacy at Points of Light

Ask a CSR Friend: Integrating CSR Impact Company-Wide

Strengthening the Fabric of American Society through Volunteering

By Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO We are thrilled to welcome AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith to the mainstage of our Points…

HandsOn London Inspires Action Across the City

Impact Icons Spotlight: AmeriCorps VISTA Builds Capacity for Change

Ask a CSR Friend: 5 Ways to Increase Access through Volunteer Ambassadors

Top 10 Ways Volunteering Improves Your Mental and Emotional Health

Uniting Forces for Social Impact: Why Business Leaders Should Attend the Points of Light Conference

Volunteering Hungary’s Dedication to Building Community Connections

How United Way of Ventura County Fosters Healthy Smiles

Samen voor Eindhoven Builds Stronger Communities

Where Justice Meets Service: The Volunteer Spirit of Thurgood Marshall

Activate Good: Inspiring Action Through Innovative Volunteer Engagement

Ask a CSR Friend: Launching an Employee Volunteer Recognition Strategy

4 Ways to Volunteer in Support of Girls and Women

Volunteer Houston Takes the Stage: Meet Our Points of Light Conference 2024 Co-Hosts

6 Workshops to Watch for at the 2024 Points of Light Conference

AmeriCorps Turns 30: Celebrating a Legacy of Service and Impact

Ask a CSR Friend: Building the Case for Volunteer Time Off

Reflections from the Points of Light Global Gathering in Warsaw

National Service Matters Now More Than Ever

Impact Icons: Zoya Eshwar and Zoya’s Rainbow Touch – Pastel Souls

Ask a CSR Friend: Working With ERG Leaders

Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Global Volunteer Month

7 Ways to Volunteer with Your Dog

Connecting Employee Volunteerism With Human Resource Goals

18 Volunteer Opportunities You Can Join to be a Part of 2024 MLK Day of Service

Ask a CSR Friend: Distributing Employee Volunteer T-shirts

Make Martin Luther King Day a Day “On,” Not a Day Off

9 Ways to Live Out MLK’s Legacy in Your Own Life

3 Ways You Can Make a Difference on MLK Day of Service

Leverage the Points of Light Conference to Help Strengthen Your Strategic Volunteer Engagement

Celebrating the AmeriCorps Journey: 30 Years of Community Investment and Philanthropy

Honoring Those Who Served: Reflecting on Veterans Day

Fiserv’s Support for Small Businesses: An Approach for Impact and Inclusive Growth

2023 The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Recap

Family Volunteer Day: The Power of Youth Involvement

Your Go-To Glossary of CSR Terms

Shop for Gifts With Impact This Holiday Season at the Daily Point of Light Marketplace

Voter Education: 6 Keys to Understanding the Nuances of Voting

4 Ways to Observe National Veterans and Military Family Month

Unlocking Employee Civic Engagement: Beyond National Elections

Skills Based Volunteering: Effective Recognition Strategies

How to Organize a Successful Donation Drive for Employees

5 Questions You Should Ask to Strengthen and Scale Your Pro Bono Program

The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards 2023 Inspiration Spotlights

Getting Started with Pro Bono Volunteering

Long Island Volunteer Center Shares Volunteer Stories

How CSR Programs Reduce Cost and Boost Impact

How Civic Engagement Can Boost Your Mental Health

5 Family Volunteer Opportunities While Working from Home

3 Ways Nonprofits and NGOs Can Build Resilience in the Face of Disaster

First Impressions: What I’ve Learned in My First 30 Days

Global Diversity Awareness Month: 6 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement

The Who, What and How of Equity and Access in Disaster Response and Recovery

Who Is in Your COAD? Increase Your Resiliency Factor Before Disaster Strikes

Behind the Scenes of Disaster Response and Recovery

3 Business Trends That Your CSR Strategy Can’t Afford to Ignore

How the Disaster Management Cycle and The Civic Circle^® Can Drive Response and Recovery

Virtual Volunteering Best Practices: 4 Ways to Support Remote Employee Volunteers

National Preparedness Month: 4 Pathways to Community Empowerment

Empowering Employee Voice: Tools and Strategies for Workplace Engagement

Beyond the Paycheck: Research on Employment and Wages

Key CSR Insights from The Civic 50 Honorees of 2023

Dollars for Doers Programs: A Guide to Employee-Driven Contributions for Nonprofits

3 Ways to Approach Meaningful Work

Spark the Change Colorado Energizes and Equips Volunteers in Community Service

How to Help Senior Citizens: 5 Ways to Lend Your Support

5 Ways to Encourage Employees to Volunteer

Empower Employees to Exercise their Purchase Power

Bergen Volunteers Seeks to Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives

Support Your Company’s NGO Partners by Investing in Volunteer Engagement

3 Ways People of All Ages Can Make the Most of International Youth Day

Key Takeaways on Education and Literacy Development from Points of Light’s Research

The Most Effective Ways to Donate to Disaster Relief

Designing an International Employee Volunteer Program: 8 Essential Tips for CSR Leaders

Storytelling, Systemic Inequities and Soul: The 3 S’s of CSR

Bridging Divides: The Role of Business and Civic Engagement in Addressing Polarization

5 Questions to Jumpstart Your Employee Volunteer Strategy and Program Design

Amplify Your Social Impact: Combine Elements of Points of Light’s Civic Circle^®

Reclaiming the Public Square: Bringing Communities to the Table

Listen and Learn from Our Research on Under-resourced Communities

Disaster Corporate Aid Tracker: Stay Informed on Corporate Response to Recent Disasters

Building Collaborative Networks for Social Impact: Insights from the 2023 PreConference

Benenova: Promoting Civic Engagement & Inclusive Volunteerism

2023 Points of Light Conference Recap

Corporate Disaster Relief and Response

6 Points of Light Conference Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss

Meet Lawrence E. Bathgate, II, a Man of Service and Civic Engagement

3 Reasons to Attend the Points of Light Conference This Year

How Employee Volunteer Councils Can Foster Volunteer Program Success

Learn the Secrets to Showcasing Your CSR Impact

Template for Partnering with an NGO on an Employee Volunteer Project

Points of Light Conference 2023 Co-hosts Talk Inspiration, Impact and Ideas

The Role of Volunteers in Humanitarian Disasters: Insights from the IAVE Forum

Around the World, People are Finding Connection in Service and Volunteerism

5 Must-Ask Questions for Corporate Partnerships with Nonprofits

National Service – Bringing out the Best in America

5 Points of Light Conference 2023 Sessions That Will Keep Your Social Impact Work on Trend

Updated Value of a Volunteer Hour in the U.S.

Your Employee Engagement Questions Answered: 5 Takeaways From Our Advancing Social Impact Today Webinar

Leverage These 10 Research-based Facts and Stories of Inspiration to Drive Change

Transform Your Volunteer Appreciation: Become a Service Enterprise Organization

6 Influencers Using Social Media for a Good Cause This Global Volunteer Month

L.A. Works Uses Social Media During Global Volunteer Month for Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition

Ways to Engage your Company in Global Volunteer Month

Catch the Future of CSR at the Points of Light Conference

5 Ways to Champion Sustainable Practices With Points of Light Research

Hands On Atlanta Focuses on Volunteer Appreciation and Fundraising for Global Volunteer Month

Phillips 66 and UPS Sponsor Global Volunteer Month 2023

Ruach Tova Incorporates International Day of Volunteering “Good Deeds Day” for Global Volunteer Month 

4 Tips to Maximize Your Social Impact This Global Volunteer Month

HandsOn NWNC Focuses on Volunteer Recognition During Global Volunteer Month

Civic Engagement Creates Change, but Volunteers Respond Now

CSR Awards to Benefit Your Company’s Reputation and Attract Top Talent

Points of Light Conference 2023: Empowering Changemakers in Civic Engagement

Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Global Volunteer Month

Business Resource Groups (BRGs): Benefits and Examples

2023 Global Network Gathering Recap

To Increase Civic Engagement, We Must Improve Health Equity

How Service Year Programs Can Help With Corporate Recruitment

3 Global CSR Tips for Working with Different Cultures

3 Steps to Support Women-Owned Businesses Using Your Purchase Power This Women’s History Month

Reserve Your Early Bird Ticket for the Points of Light Conference 2023

Lowe’s Hometowns: Changemakers Impact the Nation’s Small Towns

Mobilizing Employees to Do Good

Early Bird Registration Opening Soon for the 2023 Points of Light Conference

How to Build a CSR Strategy in 6 Steps

5 Social Impact Trends to Use During Global Volunteer Month

13 Employee Recognition Ideas for Your Volunteer Program

4 Steps to Start Measuring CSR Impact

Volunteer Engagement Professionals: Take Your Program to the Next Level

5 Steps to CSR Employee Activation, Even with a Small Team

4 Areas Where You Can Test Your 2023 Social Impact Strategy

5 Reasons to Apply for The Civic 50, Our Corporate Citizenship Award 

How to Encourage Employees to Volunteer: 6 Expert Strategies

The Urgency of Now

6 Tips for Working With Nonprofit Partners on Employee Activation

4 Ways Corporate Volunteerism Will Change Your Business

9 Gifts That Keep on Giving This Holiday Season

Everything to Know About the Top Civic Engagement Conference

Volunteer Management Best Practices: Tips for Your Nonprofit

9 Inspiring Blogs for Each Element of Civic Engagement

Family Volunteering Insights for Small Organizations

Social Media and Volunteer Engagement: Expanding Your Organization’s Reach

4 Company Benefits of CSR Programs

15 Volunteer Management Strategies for Times of Disaster

7 Tips for Managing Volunteers

3 Ways to Leverage Volunteer Leaders to Build Capacity

3 Ways to Prep for Global Volunteer Month

Find Your Nonprofit Voice: Build a Bridge Between Donors and Trust

4 Facts to Make the Case for Your Employee Engagement Program

How to Align Your Mission with Millennials and Civic Engagement

Maurice Greenberg Leads Organization to Support Initiatives Across the Globe

Learn How to Spot Social Intrapreneurs Within Organizations

5 Tips for Selecting a CSR Consulting Partner

Can’t Miss Chicago Experiences with the Points of Light Conference 2023 Co-hosts

The George H.W. Bush Awards Celebration of 2022 was All About Legacy

Inspiration Is Contagious: Changing the World, One Uplifting Story at a Time

Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Points of Light Conference 2023

3 Steps to Help Employees Find the Right Election Volunteer Opportunities

José Andrés, Food Innovator, is Feeding Millions

Points of Light Partners With AL!VE to Grow Service Enterprise

What is Civic Engagement?

We’re Saying Goodbye to Community – Our Online Content Hub for Nonprofits

As a convener of nonprofit thought leaders, Points of Light is always looking for ways to better serve you. Our online Community…

Use Your Voice During Elections: Tips for Employees and Organizations

How Nonprofits Can Boost Voter Engagement

How to Support Volunteer Engagement at the Intersection of Civic Engagement and Mental Health

How Companies Build Trust Both Inside and Outside Company Culture

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Promote Family Volunteer Day

How We Access the Tools for a Strong Democracy

Add These 9 Reads to Your Civic Engagement Book List

Local Action Leads to Local Impact: It’s Time to Get Out and Vote

Listen to These 9 Podcasts About Civic Engagement

3 Reasons to Honor Outstanding Volunteers with Presidential Recognition 

3 Labor Day Employee Engagement Ideas to Help Busineses Reach CSR Goals

Explore Civic Engagement Concepts in Your Classroom This School Year

With school starting across the U.S., educators have the chance to think big when it comes to civic engagement. You are at…

Watch the Points of Light Civic Circle Come Alive in These 9 Documentaries 

A Return to Fundamentals Answers Challenges to Civic Engagement 

3 Themes From the 2022 Points Of Light Conference to Support Your Nonprofit’s Impact

4 Resources to Get Young Changemakers Engaged This Summer

4 Themes from the 2022 Points of Light Conference That Shine a Light on CSR Trends for Business

The 2022 Points of Light Conference Offers Education, Inspiration and Connection

The Power of the Youth Voice with 2021 Time Kid of the Year

Creating Possibilities Worldwide with AbbVie

Being Proximate

Points of Light Conference Teams Up with Bestselling Authors for Talk on Wellness

3 Ways to Remember Loved Ones Through Civic Acts

Join a Powerful Civic Talk on Deep Sector Learning at the Points of Light Conference

Activate the Points of Light Civic Circle With These 9 Apps 

The Points of Light Civic Circle Offers Real Ways You Can Change the World 

Points of Light Conference to Feature Models of Service from Across the Globe

Ellie LeBlond Sosa Shares How Mental Health Builds Better Communities

Mental Health is a Driving Force Behind the Points of Light Civic Circle

A Network of Volunteers Helps Displaced Ukrainian Children See a Zoo for the First Time 

What we can learn from ‘The State of Global Civic Engagement’

Volunteer Power Across Causes Remains a Constant Need, Even in a Crisis 

Four Inspiring Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss at the 2022 Points of Light Conference

A Tale of Three Cities: What Humanitarian Relief Looks Like Across Europe 

Can an Old Fashioned Day of Service Strengthen Post-pandemic Connections? 

CVNL on the Power of the Individual in an Empowered Organization

Polish Family Opens Home to Ukrainian Mother and Daughter 

Ruach Tova on Making Our Shared World a Better Place

85 Orphans Rescued from Ukraine Find a New Home in Spain 

Celebrating Global Volunteer Month with Inspiration from Corporate Sponsors and Partners

Daily Point of Light Awardees Respond to Crisis in Ukraine

Effecting Change on a Global Scale

Corporate, Nonprofit and Individual Impact with National Volunteer and Philanthropy Center

Transportation is an Essential Need in the Ukraine Crisis

Make the Case to Attend the 2022 Points of Light Conference

Volunteering Is a Constant in Both Ordinary and Extraordinary Times

Fostering True Connection in Local Communities With Activate Good

6 Ways to Activate Points of Light’s Civic Circle Around Ukraine Relief

As Ukrainian refugees evacuate their homeland and begin to build new lives in new countries, you can support them. We’ve gathered a…

Lowe’s Grant Recipient Creates More Culturally Responsive School Campus

HandsOn London and HandsOn Greenville Excel in Capacity Building During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lowe’s: Rejuvenation and Impact in America’s Small Towns

Making History Today

3 Ways to Support Relief Efforts in Ukraine Right Now

Meet Black Changemakers Who Are Paving the Way for Future Generations

Atlanta Mother & Son-In-Law Bond by Volunteering

Three Ways to Relieve Food Insecurity in Winter 

Express Your Love With Civic Action This Valentine’s Day

4 Ways to Make an Impact Together this Holiday Season

5 Ways to Use Your Purchase Power This Holiday Season

Ways to Celebrate Family Volunteer Day 2021

Fostering Civic Engagement Among Your Millennial Workforce

3 Ways Your Family Can Donate on Family Volunteer Day

Millennials Have Spoken. Here’s Why CSR Professionals Need to Listen.

The Many Ways Millennials Engage: Points of Light’s New Civic Engagement Research

How To Support Natural Disaster Relief Efforts

3 Ways to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti and Afghanistan

A Year of Service: An Alternative Option for Young People

Honor & Remember: Ways to Participate in 9/11 National Day of Service

5 Ways to Volunteer During Back to School Season

A Reflection on Service by Asma Ahmed

My AmeriCorps service year has been a huge part of my development both professionally and personally. The act of service is an…

Representation Matters: An Interview with Nicole Cannizzaro

Service Is a Catalyst: An Interview with Scott Beale

Scott is a lifelong champion for international volunteerism. Currently he is the Associate Director of the Peace Corps leading the agency’s global…

How Service Changed My Life: Points of Light Staff Share Their Service Stories

Points of Light Engage Makes It Easy to Share Volunteer Opportunities: New Registration Features for Nonprofits, Schools, Government Agencies and More

The New Philanthropist: An Interview with Pamela Norley

As president of Fidelity Charitable, Pamela Norley is a leading voice in advocating for the power of American philanthropy across the world. Outside of the office,…

Finding Purpose by Donating: An Interview with Blake Canterbury

Civic Engagement During Pride Month (and Beyond!)

5 Reasons Our Virtual Conference Is Still a Special Experience

Supporting Young Volunteer Leaders: How to Help Youth Become Passionate and Engaged in Community

Volunteering Can Bring Peace of Mind, For Your Community and Yourself

A Deeper Look at Social Intrapreneurship: An Interview with Mark Horoszowski

Choosing Light, Finding Power in Hope

4 Ways to Recognize Volunteers and Keep Them Engaged

Creating Connection With Spark the Change Colorado and Samen voor Eindoven

Special Olympics Florida, with the Support of Volunteers, Offers Sports and Socialization Opportunities for Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Service Enterprise Program Equips Volunteer Leaders throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

Environmental Responsibility and Individual Impact with HandsOn Bay Area and TriesteAltruista

Teens Encourage Youth to be the Driving Force in Reducing Single Use Plastic

Delivering Hope

Commonwealth Point of Light Spreads Essential Supplies in the Gem of Africa

Tackling Poverty and Inequality With HandsOn Northwest North Carolina and HandsOn Mexico

Laureus Uses Sport to Serve Youth, Bridge Divides and Bring Communities Together

How Doing Good Deeds Year-Round Can Begin with Good Deeds Day

Fidelity Continues to Deepen their Commitment in the Communities they Serve

Last year has been unlike any year in recent times. As we tackled a global pandemic, we also were confronting issues of…

Civil Rights in the Nonprofit Sector With HandsOn Greater Richmond and CAF Southern Africa

HandsOn Suburban Chicago and HandsOn Tokyo Shape the Future by Impacting Youth

Employee Volunteerism and the Impact of Purposeful Partnerships

Seven Thousand Points of Light Later

“Lifting As We Climb”: How Service Became a Step Up

5 Ways to Get Involved and Support Women’s and Girls’ Rights

Listen.Learn.

(Really) Listening & (Really) Learning

Spread Light and Love Through Service on Valentine’s Day

4 Ways to Help Youth Use Their Voice for Good

Take Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Set an Intention for More Civic Engagement

Spending for Good: Families Can Give Back Through Their Purchase Power

Fidelity Investments: A Decade-Long Partnership with Points of Light

Civic Life Today: How You Can Make an Impact

Season of Giving: Transforming Communities Through Service

Season of Giving: Taking Time to Listen & Learn

Season of Giving: Growing Businesses, Changing the World

Season of Giving: Recognizing the Impact of Volunteering

Season of Giving: Using Your Vote to Engage & Advocate

Season of Giving: Ways to Share Your Light in the Workplace

Season of Giving: Use Your Voice for Good

Season of Giving: Supporting Nonprofits in Our Response to Crisis

Season of Giving: Embrace the Power of Your Purchases

Season of Giving: 9 Ways to Share Your Light with The World

Points of Light’s Youth Council Provides Your Family Volunteer Day Playlist

8 Ways to Give Back on Family Volunteer Day  

What the 2020 Civic Engagement Research Reveals for Businesses

4 Ways to Make Volunteering More Inclusive for All Abilities

There’s Still Time to Get Involved on Election Day

5 More Reasons Why You Should Present at the 2021 Points of Light Conference

Civic Engagement: What We Know, What We’re Learning, and What Comes Next

5 Reasons Why You Should Present at the 2021 Points of Light Conference

What an Important Time to Be a Volunteer

A Global Youth Movement: Taking Action to Change the World

A Global Youth Movement: How Small Ideas Can Spark Big Change

Opening Doors and Telling Powerful Stories

Making Our Humanity Visible and Our Voices Heard: How Individuals Drive Systemic Change Every Day

A Reflection on Volunteering and the True Humanitarian Spirit

Making Our Humanity Visible and Our Voices Heard: Why Education Disparities may be the Half-Court Shot That Leaves Too Many Behind

Continue the Learning: Business with Purpose Themes from the 2020 Points of Light Conference Online Experience

Announcing the 2020 Corporate Volunteer Council of the Year!

One of the great hallmarks of the Points of Light Conference is recognizing individuals and organizations that take action that changes the…

Service is a Way of Life for UPS Executive Nick Costides

Don’t Unsee. Do.

An Environment of Service, During and Despite COVID-19

How We Serve is Changing, Why We Serve (and Why It Matters) Remains the Same

Stronger, Safer, Better Together

Hands On Manila Enables Corporate Volunteers to Become Stewards of the Environment

Through Kindness Walks, Community and Trust is Built for Hong Kong’s Homeless Population

Fidelity: Building Bigger Tables, Better Communities

What is the Courageous Opportunity for Companies in this Crisis?

HandsOn London Fights Against Poverty and Inequality by Warming Hearts of Those in Need One Coat at a Time

After Overcoming a Difficult Past, Asylum Seeker Advocates for Human and Civil Rights for Refugees

Seattle Works and United Way of King County Work to Dismantle Racism and Promote Diversity by Starting Within their Own Organizations

UPS: In Service of Human and Civil Rights

Fulfilling a Childhood Dream, Volunteer Uses His Life Savings to Transform a Community

Glasswing International and Hands On Atlanta Help Students Dream of a Brighter Future

How Phillips 66 is Continuing the Spirit of Volunteerism

The World Is Different, Our Commitment to Serve Remains the Same

Preventing a Double Recession for Nonprofits: 5 Things You Can Do to Meet Urgent Needs

Employee Volunteering When You Can’t Serve In-Person

Volunteering: It’s a Family Affair

Yes or No: Will your business support the 2020 Census? 

Where Companies Need to Lead: Trust, Metrics, Social Change

A Global Movement for a Global Decade

20 Easy Ways to Make a Difference in 2020

Leading with Purpose: What We Learned in 2019 And How Companies Can Prepare for 2020

The Power of People to Rewrite a Narrative (In Just One Lifetime)

Meet the Aguirre Family: The First-Ever Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Bell-Wallaces: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Nepolas: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Jeevanayagams: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

Meet the Orlandos: Finalists for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year!

The Future is Bright: The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Gala

Corporate Citizenship and Social Good at Clif Bar & Company

Employee Spotlight: Turning Business Acumen into Social Impact

How Volunteers Supported Wildfire Response and Long-Term Recovery Efforts in Northern California

Be a Role Model for Civic Engagement

Meet the 2019 Cabot Community Celebrity Cruise Honorees

When you do amazing things, people notice. That’s why we were so excited to honor these five incredible individuals on the 2019…

We are Better Than This Weekend

How Companies Can Build Communities and Solve Social Issues

Bringing MAVA to the Masses at the Points of Light Conference

Power of People: Highlights from the 2019 Points of Light Conference

Our World is Small, but Our Capacity for Service is Enormous

A Dozen Things to Do in St. Paul During the Points of Light Conference

Is there something special about the Twin Cities? Yep. You betcha. It’s the volunteers

What Will You Do This Summer?

Developing Future Civic Leaders, One Neighborhood at a Time

Creating a More Vibrant Canada Through National Leadership on Volunteer Engagement

Committed to Improving Children’s Lives, She Fosters Family Relationships for Youth of Incarcerated Parents

The Power of Connectivity: A Reflection on Volunteering and Service

National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Acts of Service

5 Reasons Nonprofits Can’t Afford to Skip the Points of Light Conference

After Returning from War in Afghanistan, She Raises the Profile of Female Soldiers and Veterans

Believing that Kindness Matters Most, She Teaches Kindness Curriculum to Students

After Seeing the Disadvantages of Homeless Children, She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands

Fulfilling her Grandmother’s Last Wish, She Changes the Life Trajectory of Vulnerable Girls

Employee Spotlight: Getting Creative to Empower Refugee and Youth Communities

5 Reasons Why Nonprofits Leaders Around the World Should Attend the 2019 Points of Light Conference

Dentist Restores Smiles for Those in Need, with Pro Bono Dental Care

Trust & Respect: The World’s Greatest Currency

Trends in Business & Social Good: What Changes Will 2019 Bring?

How Do You Give Good Proof? Let Cabot Help You Thank Your Volunteers

Employee Spotlight: Equipping Community Members to Build Brighter Financial Futures

Improving the World Through the Force of Human Kindness

Project Management Day of Service: Finding Innovative Solutions to Nonprofit Challenges

Project Management Day of Service: Helping Nonprofits Tackle Their Most Difficult Challenges, One Project at a Time

Creating a Caring Community for Volunteers of All Ages

19 Everyday Ways You Can Make a Difference in 2019

With Unique Employee Programming, Arconic Connects Corporate Values with Meaningful Community Engagement

Transforming Organizations Through Strategic Volunteer Engagement

CSAA Insurance Group: Supporting Community Safety During Disaster

Employee Spotlight: Defying Statistics to Become an Agent of Change for Youth

Volunteers Help Make the American Dream Possible for New York City Youth

How DTE Energy is Reviving the Skilled Trades in Detroit

Employee Spotlight: Creating a Beloved Community for Youth Empowerment

The Power of Youth: Making Their Mark on the World Through Volunteer Service

Employee Spotlight: How a Personal Journey Became a Passion for Empowerment Through Wheelchair Tennis

Here I Am: Reflecting on Service Unites 2018 with Repair the World

How I Read a Poem Like This

‘ICU Grandpa’ Shares Comfort, Hugs with Babies Who Need A Little Extra Love

Women of Worth: Recognizing Those Who Make a Beautiful Difference in Their Communities

8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program

Clif Bar & Company: Sustaining the Environment Through Service

Recognizing the Impact of Volunteer Service During National Volunteer Week

Teen Creates After-School Program to Combat Gender-Based Bullying, Build Confidence in Young Girls

Tackling Hunger One Meal at a Time: How Food Lion and General Mills are Fighting Food Insecurity

Top 5 Reasons for Businesses to Attend the Service Unites Conference

Leading Change: A Discussion with Female Leaders in the Social Sector

Top 5 Reasons for Nonprofits to Attend the Service Unites Conference

How to Do Good on Good Deeds Day

What Black History Month Teaches Us About Civic Culture

Connecting Atlanta Volunteers with Opportunities to ‘Do Something Good,’ on MLK Day and Beyond

Make a New Year’s Resolution Your Company Can Keep in 2018

How Volunteer Organizations Across the Globe are Fighting Hunger, Providing Warmth During Cold Winter Months

The Call of a Global Movement on International Volunteer Day

Call of A Global Movement: Tapping Into the Spirit of Service in the Volunteer State

Call of a Global Movement: Empowering Volunteers to Solve Social Challenges in Brazil

Call of a Global Movement: Helping Millennials Build Community Through Volunteerism

Call of a Global Movement: Engaging Citizens as Changemakers in France

7 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference on Family Volunteer Day

Service Unites a Divided Nation

Employee Spotlight: How a New Orleans Native Found Her Calling in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Building a Stronger Community by Connecting Residents with Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities

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

How Will You Make A Difference on Make a Difference Day?

Once You’ve Worn the AmeriCorps ‘A,’ You’re Always Ready to Answer the Call

The Critical Role of Volunteers in Hurricane-Affected Communities

Employee Spotlight: Fighting Dirty for St. Jude in Battle Against Childhood Cancer

How the Service Enterprise Initiative Drives Nonprofit Capacity Building

How to Help Communities Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Mobilizing Corporate and Community Volunteers to Improve Veterans’ Lives, One Home Repair at a Time

Employee Spotlight: Volunteering as a Family Offers Lessons in Compassion and Kindness

Providing Opportunities for Central American Youth to Rise Above Violence and Unrest to Create Positive Change

Volunteering Summer Camp Offers Hands-On Service, Leadership Experience to Bay Area Youth

Every summer, parents and high-school-aged students across the United States look for opportunities to help young people stay engaged and active throughout…

How Higher Education Institutions Use Service to Develop 21st Century Citizens

The Higher Education track at the Conference on Volunteering and Service examined the question of how colleges and universities can equip students…

Employee Spotlight: Helping Young Burn Survivors Find Renewed Confidence Through Outdoor Summer Fun

Each month, we shine a light on a Points of Light employee who is making a difference in their community. These stories…

Solutions for Community Resilience: Meeting the Urgent Needs

When government agencies, nonprofits and community changemakers focus on strengthening educational and economic advancement for youth and families, social equity and cultural…

3 Trends in Nonprofit Capacity Building

Nonprofits and government agencies’ abilities to solve societal issues are often constrained by organizational capacity. When your roof is leaking, you focus…

Connecting Nonprofits and Volunteers to Create a Culture of Service in India

With seven offices in India and 350 nonprofit partners, iVolunteer is one of the largest affiliates in Points of Light’s global network.…

Serving a Cause Greater than Ourselves

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5 Trends in Effective Volunteer Management

Conference on Volunteering and Service Attendees Take a #Stand4Service

For the Youth, By the Youth

Building a Movement: Leaders of Social Change Inspire Action at the Service Unites Summit

Announcing the 2017 Corporate Volunteer Council of the Year

Atados Wins George W. Romney Award for Volunteer Program Supporting Refugees in Brazil

In Greece, Nonprofits Come Together to Coordinate Volunteer Response to Refugee Crisis

Employee Spotlight: Matching Passion with Purpose to Empower Youth

Take a Stand for Service with Points of Light and Voices for National Service

Seattle Nonprofits Will Unite Against Childhood Hunger at Conference on Volunteering and Service

The Call of a Global Movement: Laying the Groundwork for the Future of Changemaking Around the World

Employee Spotlight: Learning to Build Community Strength Through Service

Bridging the Transition to Civilian Life Through Volunteerism

Empowering Youth to Discover Their Potential to Create Change

Aligning Service with Corporate Values to More Effectively Manage Employee Volunteer Programs

Making the Business Case for Employee Volunteering

Employee Spotlight: Paying Kindness Forward to Help Immigrants and Refugees Build New Lives, Promising Futures

Recognition Program Helps Nonprofits Thank, Inspire and Recruit Volunteers

3 Ways You Can Support Military Caregivers in 2017

How a Small Island Nation Built a Community of Volunteers from a Culture of Generosity

5 Ways to Engage Kids and Teens in Volunteering

Tips for Planning a National Volunteer Week Event

What’s Working for Employee Volunteering in Asia?

3 Volunteer Ideas that Benefit Kids and Teens

Fighting Hunger by Connecting Do-Gooders with People in Need

Volunteer to End Hunger in America

Why I’m Partial to the Fifth Promise

Employee Spotlight: Promoting Interfaith Harmony Both In and Out of the Office

Honor the Volunteers Supporting Your Organization with a President’s Volunteer Service Award

8 Tips to Create a Good Deeds Day Project with Your Office

Building a Volunteer Nation in Panamá with Partnerships, Strategic Engagement

3 Ways to Participate in AmeriCorps Week (Even if You Haven’t Served)

Honoring the Historic Contributions of Extraordinary Women Changemakers

Through Strategic Volunteer Engagement, KPMG and Freeport-McMoRan Promote Youth Education

New App Connects Houston Volunteers to Organizations with Immediate Needs

10 Young Changemakers Stand Up, Inspire Others to Be Fearless and Kind

Building Capacity: Strategic Volunteer Engagement

The 4-Step Guide to Taking Part in Good Deeds Day 2017

Employee Spotlight: Community Involvement Leads to Career in Nonprofit Support

ServiceWorks ‘Dream Team’ Pair Demonstrates Power of Mentorship

Innovative Volunteer Engagement Program Helps Address Refugee Crisis in Brazil

Celebrating the Contributions of Extraordinary Black Changemakers

4 Ways to Volunteer Inside During the Winter Months

6 Ways to Volunteer in the City

Points of Light Community Shares Well Wishes and Messages of Gratitude for President and Mrs. Bush

Project Managers Answer MLK Day Call to Service in Washington, D.C., Area

On Martin Luther King Day, What are You Doing For Others?

Be a Drum Major for Good on MLK Day

Waste Management Crisis Meets the Full Power of Employee Volunteerism

Spreading Holiday Joy to Veterans and Active-Duty Military Through Service

Finding – and Spreading – Joy in 2016

Power of Pro Bono Collaboration Helps NGOs in Hungary Unlock Full Potential

Using Employees’ Skills, Toyota Financial Services and UnitedHealth Group Build Stronger Communities

Building a Culture of Service: Altria and Valero Put Local Communities First

How Will You Set Your Table?

ServiceWorks Bootcamp Brings Project Management Skills to Young Adults in LA

Argentina’s Youth Create Tech Solutions to Community Needs

The Joy Maker Challenge Inspires Kids to Give Back for the Holidays

Give Thanks by Giving Back

4 Ways to Give Back to Veterans

The Joys of Giving Back in High School

Civic 50 Honorees AT&T and Hasbro Made a Difference by Mentoring Youth

3 Ways to Volunteer for Election Day

4 Ways to Volunteer with Cats

How Ruach Tova is Tapping into the Global Power of Good Deeds

Making a Service Enterprise City: Helping New York Nonprofits Better Leverage Volunteer Skill Sets

Service Unites: A Post-Election Strategy

4 Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors

AbbVie Demonstrates What’s Possible When Employee Volunteers Band Together to Give Back

Building a Culture of Compassion, ‘Rules of Kindness’ Give Kids the Opportunity to Show They Care

Empact Creates ‘Done in a Day’ to Benefit Corporations, Social Service Organizations and Local Communities

5 Ways to Get Involved This Fall

4 Unconventional Ways to Serve

ServiceWorks Heads into Year 3 with Inspiration, Reflection and Motivation

5 Outstanding Volunteers Recognized as Cabot Community Celebrities

ServiceWorks VISTA is Changing the Narrative in South Central LA

The Purpose App: Reinventing How People are Invited to Serve and Changing How They Apply Their Passion

From Tragedy Comes the Opportunity to Better Serve Our Nation’s Youth

12 Service Project Ideas for Kids

Points of Light Mobilizes Volunteers in Honor of Military Members, Veterans, and First Responders on 9/11 Day of Service

5 Opportunities for Students to Volunteer While In School

Helping a Community Cope, Responding to Violence with Service

What’s Their Secret? Lessons from the Most Community Minded Companies in America

Houston Youth and Skills-Based Volunteers Leave ServiceWorks Bootcamp Equally Inspired

Detroit – A Resilient Community We All Got to See

5 Reads To Help You Cope

The Spirit of Art and Activism: An Inspirational Closing at the 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service

Conference on Volunteering and Service Attendees Fill Backpacks with Supplies for Students in Detroit Metro Area

Agents of Purpose, from Detroit and Around the World, Headline Conference Sessions

Fireworks Light Up the Detroit Waterfront at 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service

How Changemakers are Putting America Back Together – Starting in Detroit

ServiceWorks Motors into Detroit with a Skill-Building Bootcamp for City’s Youth

How One Hero is Creating Waterfalls of Change

Helping Caregivers of Combat Wounded Veterans Face Their Own Battles on the Homefront

ServiceWorks Scholars Join Citi Volunteers for Global Community Day

Delivering on Our Commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative

Corporate Service Council Asia Meeting: A New Era of Corporate Engagement

How You Can Help Fight Childhood Hunger This Summer

HandsOn Hong Kong Launches Social Enterprise to Employ People with Disabilities

Employee Volunteers Demonstrate Fidelity’s Commitment to Education and Service

The Power of Volunteers: Rebuilding Flint

10 Reasons to Attend the 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service

From Food Drives to Disaster Relief, Outstanding Make a Difference Day Volunteers Awarded Grants to Make Change

Daily Point of Light and Women of Worth Honoree Named to Time ‘100 Most Influential People’

A Recipe for Taking Action Against Hunger

National Volunteer Week Celebrates Individual Changemakers and the History of Service

Songs and Stories with a Purpose – What’s Yours?

Women Making History, Building Stronger Communities and Changing Lives

ServiceWorks Graduate Goes from Hollywood to the White House

Help, Hope, and the Power of One Tweet in Brussels

5 Ways to Spring into Volunteering

Forget Veggies! Science Shows Volunteering Is Healthier

A Week of Parties, Primaries, Protests and Purpose

Putting Purpose on the Red Carpet

Here’s How I Decided to Make a Difference

4 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Sweeter by Giving Gifts and Giving Back

The First ServiceWorks Bootcamp: AmeriCorps VISTAs Help Direct the Future for Opportunity Youth

Before the Next Storm Hits, Register to Help Your Neighbors

Take Part in the Super Bowl of Service

Tackling Hunger Through Volunteer Power

How You Can Help During Winter Storm Jonas

Startups Addressing Digital and Financial Inclusion: Here’s Your Chance to Innovate and Grow

Help Create a ‘Beloved Community’ on MLK Day

5 Ways to Serve on MLK Day

Share Your Kid’s Holiday Volunteer Story for a Chance to Win $1,000

Here’s How You Can Fight Hunger

7 Ways to Spread Joy This Holiday Season

Using Their Expertise, GE Volunteers Work to Clean Singapore’s Waterways

Here’s How Your Kids Can Spread Joy This Holiday Season

Doing Good Around the World

In Thanksgiving

Through Unique Challenges, GE Volunteers Get Kids Excited About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

6 Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday

How to Respond to Tragic Events with Compassionate Parenting

What’s Your Mantra?

Channeling a Belief in ‘Peace and Joy and Relationships’ Into Good Deeds for Veterans

5 Things You Should Know About Using Data for Good

Make Plans Today to Volunteer on Veterans Day

Converting Good Intentions Into Greater Impact

ServiceWorks: Putting Opportunity Youth on the Pathway to Progress

Social Innovators in Atlanta and New Orleans – Check Out This Opportunity

Do You Work for a Community-Minded Company? Check Out The Civic 50!

Conference Close Ignites Call for Change

Announcing the 2015 Corporate Volunteer Council of the Year

Conference Opens With a Call for Innovation and a Visit From President George H. W. Bush

Boston Cares Wins Romney Award for Giving Kids in Need Beds of Their Own

Happy #AmeriDay! Check Out 3 Ways to Get Involved

These Kids Are Making Peace – Will Yours?

Celebrating a Decade of Powering Volunteer Service and Accelerating Social Change

To Thrive, Your Company Needs a Soul – Find It in Volunteer Service

Top Six Resources for Nonprofits

How Volunteers Are Helping Refugees – And What You Can Do

A Life-Changing Chance to Get Out of Debt

The Power of ‘No More Hurting People, Peace’

Points of Light Brings the Volunteering Experts to You

On 9/11 Day, Inspiring Children to Serve

For 9/11 Day, a Message from a Marine About What it Means to Serve

Enhancing Corporate Volunteerism to Strengthen Communities

Reclaim the Legacy of 9/11 Through Volunteer Service

Want to Volunteer Virtually? Here’s How

When Startups Take on Gender Inequality, Women and Girls Win

Her Love for a Bear Led to a Cherished Volunteer Journey

Join Nancy Pelosi, Joel Osteen and Other Distinguished Guests at Our Conference in Houston

Could You Use a $500 or $1,000 Grant for a Family Volunteer Day Project?

Teaching Children Around the World About Helping Others and the Power of Friendship

Honor Service on 9/11 by Hosting a Volunteer Service Project

For Kids, Volunteering Can Be a Fun Play Date, on Friendship Day or Any Day

4 Ways to Show Kids the Wonders of Reading

Innovation Through Disruption – How New Thinking From Startups Is Tackling Our Greatest Challenges

With Her Knitting Needles, This Young Hero Helps Women in Extreme Poverty Earn a Living

This Teen Will Paint Your Pet to Save Other Animals’ Lives

6 Ways the Internet Has Changed How You Can Volunteer and Give

How Tackling Personal Finances Helped One Entrepreneur Take Charge

5 Ways Volunteering Can Help Your Career

Father’s Day Gets Me Thinking About How My Daughter Inherited My Passion for Volunteering

Would You Know What to Do in a Disaster? We Can Help You Get Prepared

Creating a Global Community Through Local Acts of Service – and Learning Along the Way

6 Ways to Celebrate AmeriCorps Grads

Giving Back Is a Responsibility and a Privilege for These Workers

Top 10 Reasons to Join Us at the 2015 Conference on Volunteering and Service

Points of Light Leadership Partners Invest in the Future Workforce, Prepare Americans for Disaster and More

Challenging What’s Possible in Pro Bono Service

White House Gathering Explores Ways Pro Bono Volunteers Strengthen Nonprofits

After the Baltimore Riots, Volunteers Have a Long-Term Role to Play

The `Naive, Genuinely Honest, Simple Approach’ of Kids Leads to a Gift for Young Cancer Patients

Service as a Family Tradition – Four Generations Strong

Where Some See Hopelessness, These Volunteers See Promise

Here’s How We Prepared Communities for Disaster and How You Can Get Prepared, Too

See How These Volunteers Won $10,000 Grants Making a Difference and How You Can, Too

What’s Your Path for Change? Here’s One to Try

Good Conversation and `a Little Light’ From a Volunteer Lead to Better Money Habits

Know a Woman Serving Her Community in Big Ways? Nominate Her for Women of Worth and a Chance for a $10,000 Grant

A Brutal Lesson Leads to a Strong Sense of Purpose

Here’s What a Boy Did When He Found Out Kids Were Going Hungry in His Affluent Community

This Teen’s Life Changed When a Volunteer Financial Coach Helped Him Get Smarter About Money

Looking for Femininity, Volunteers Unearth Stories of Strength

The Strengths of Community-Minded Companies

Prepare Your Family for Disaster and You Could Win a Prize

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Starting Young – Middle School Students Become Seasoned Volunteers

See How This Sixth Grader Is Tackling Child Hunger as a FROG

Join Us Online to Learn the Best Ways to Serve After a Disaster

Giving Women Entrepreneurs a Place to Refine and Expand Their Civic-Minded Ideas

Here’s What Your Kids Can Do About Child Hunger

Don’t Get Stuck in the Cold – Get Good & Ready

Supporting Yesterday’s Warriors, Today’s Scholars, Tomorrow’s Leaders

See How This Nonprofit Surprised its Volunteers

Yearlong Family Road Trip Uncovers the Generosity of Kids

Digital Connections Get Personal on These Special Days

Looking for Love or to Strengthen Your Bond as a Couple This Valentine’s Day? Try this.

Answer a Call for Kindness for a Chance to Receive a $500 Grant

Startup – Like a Girl

Fidelity’s School Transformation Days Breathe New Life Into Schools

Getting Engaged – With Volunteers

Can You Weather a Winter Storm? We’ll Tell You How to Prepare

Nominate a Young Leader for the Hasbro Community Action Hero Award

`Some Kids Feel Powerless’ – But Not These Kids

Youth Turn Messages of Joy and Peace Into Action That Serves Others

The Warm Embrace of Community

5 Selfish Reasons to Volunteer

5 Tips for Engaging Boomer Volunteers

3 Steps Toward a Better Future

Let the Music Move You on MLK Day

Tending to the Visible and Invisible Wounds of War

Reach Across the Table

It’s O.K. to Profit From Community Engagement

What’s the True Value of a Volunteer?

Tribute to a Shining Light of Volunteer Engagement – Jill Friedman Fixler

TIME Magazine Honors ‘A Ragged Army of Volunteers’ That Needs Your Help – 3 Quick Ways to Support The Ebola Fighters

`A From-the-Top Type of Priority’ – Altria’s Volunteer Program Challenges Employees to Serve Their Communities

Companies Eager to Work Together in Response to Ebola

When it Comes to Engaging Volunteers, Here’s What Really Matters

Serving Those Who Served Their Country – Exelis Action Corps Members Make it Their Mission

‘Thank You’ Doesn’t Have to Mean ‘Goodbye’ for Your Donors

Want Meaningful Family Time? Volunteer Together

Who Made the List? Announcing the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation

Be a Joy Maker This Holiday Season

Small Efforts Add Up to Huge Results

Don’t Let Winter Volunteering Wane – Disaster Recovery Is Year-Round

Are You #GivingTuesday?

I’ll Admit it: I Don’t Care for Turkey

Top Five Resources for Volunteers Who Want to Create Projects

Bringing Financial Coaching to Those Who Need it Most

Days of Service Spark Commitment to Volunteering Among Belk Employees

Let’s Disconnect to Connect this Holiday Season and Teach Kids the Value of Caring

Fast Company Highlights PwC, Points of Light Initiative to Support Women Entrepreneurs

Top Five Resources for Nonprofits

When You Feel Compelled to Address Community Challenges, Leadership Skills Come in Handy

Help All Vets Live With Dignity and Hope

Service Before Self – Reflections on Military and Civilian Service

She Uses Her Background as a Child With Parents in the Military to Serve Vets and Their Families

Using Our Skills to Serve Those Who Served Our Country

Veteran Finds His Way to Stability Through the Veteran Leader Corps

See How an Act of Kindness Has Served Thousands of Foster Kids

What Are the 10 the Most Innovative Citizen Engagement Programs in the Country?

When it Sounds Like a Baseball Team Is Pitching Balls Against Your House, Will You Be Ready?

A Child of War, Now a Woman of Peace, Serves Veterans by Writing With Them

Would Your Organization Know What to Do With an Influx of Volunteers?

A Lesson in How Service Works on Make A Difference Day

We Got the Billion +, Now It’s Time to Count the Change

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

Cyber Monday, Black Friday, Giving Tuesday – Start the Conversation Around Giving Back This Holiday Season

My Office Is in the Middle of a Desert

What a Change in Perspective Can Mean for Your Volunteers

Do Good for a Chance to Win $10,000 for Your Favorite Charity

Make Your Volunteer Program More Effective by Considering New Roles for Volunteers

How a Dose of Reality Made Me a Leader

Here’s the Place, Now Save the Date for 2015 Conference on Volunteering and Service

What Would You Do in a Disaster? Allstate Shows How Easy it Is to Prepare

Volunteering Can Lead to Greater Economic Opportunity for Youth

What’s in Your Disaster Kit? Do You Have One?

Can You Listen? This Might Be the Right Volunteer Activity for You

Here’s a Way to Use Your Volunteers More Strategically

Made in AmeriCorps

11 Words That Are Transforming America

Vice President Joe Biden Joins Points of Light on 9/11 Day of Service to Pay Tribute to First Responders

Financial Crisis Leads Volunteers to Act

Reflections on 9/11: Faced With Adversity, I Will Persevere

Reclaim the Legacy of 9/11 by Volunteering – Here’s Something Anyone Can Do

Could You Put Your Skills to Good Use Like This Volunteer?

Memories of Hurricane Sandy and Recent Floods Bring Long Islanders Out to Prepare

Thirteen for Thirteen: Reflections on Hands On Manila’s 13th Birthday

Volunteers Go for the Win at Turner Field

One Candle Destroyed Everything – Teaching a Lesson About Preparing for Disaster

How to Use the Energy of Young People to Get Adults Involved in the Community

5 Days Left to Apply for Fall 2014 Civic Accelerator

New York Times Profiles Points of Light Civic Accelerator Grad

17 Tornadoes and a House Fire Would Get You Thinking About Getting Prepared, Too

Look How These Volunteers Show Compassion for Young People in Their Community

Kickoff of ServiceWorks Engages the Heart, While Putting Muscle Behind Service as a Solution

How I Choose to Spend My 9-to-5

They Taught Kids What it’s Like to Be Homeless – What Will You Teach Your Volunteers?

Prototyping a Social Movement

Three Civil Rights Icons – One Stage

`In Case There’s an Act of G.O.D. – Get Out of Dodge – I’m Ready’

Want to Help a Veteran? A Vet Tells You How

A Lifelong Volunteer Expands His Reach with the Help of UPS

Are You Part of a Startup Aiming to Do Good in the World? Could You Use Some Help?

Where Can Volunteers Do the Most Good?

Money Can’t Buy What Service Pays Forward

Creativity Pays Off for Innovative Nonprofit Programs

A Fear of Commitment, But Not When it Comes to This