your time and talent, there are plenty of ways you can give gifts that don’t cost you anything but kindness and a little time.
This holiday season, we’re offering ideas for nine “gifts” that keep on giving in your community and around the globe, based on the elements of the Civic Circle. Pick one or two, and watch as your contributions start a ripple effect of change.
Donate:
Donate to a cause close to your heart. You can start by looking for organizations that are already doing good work in your community. Or choose an organization like
No one is too young to start learning about social justice. Inspire the pint-sized activists in your life by giving them this valuable resource to learn about social justice movements and define commonly used terms. The book features a variety of young advocates across movements – from Ruby Bridges to Malala Yousafzai.
Purchase Power:Small Business Gifts & Gift Cards
Supporting small businesses is a fantastic way to make a difference in your community while giving thoughtful gifts. Make a list of several small, local stores in your region and browse their shops to find items for your loved ones. Not sure what to purchase? You can still use your dollar to support small business owners and leave the choosing up to the recipient – purchase a gift card instead.
Service: Send Holidays Cards Military Service Members
Choosing to live a life of service comes with sacrifice, which can often mean being separated from family for long periods. You show your gratitude by sending personalized cards and letters to military heroes who serve in the U.S. and abroad. The Holiday Card Challenge and #cards2connect programs let them know that they are not alone during the winter holiday season and throughout the year.
When 4Ocean was founded, they started by making bracelets out of plastic collected from the ocean. Today, the organization has pulled 26,335,566 pounds of trash from the world’s oceans, rivers and coastlines, offering bracelets of all varieties plus footwear, water bottles and other apparel. Make an impact by choosing sustainable fashion that is simultaneously solving a global issue.
For the passionate participant in every election – encourage voting with trendy tees, mugs, bags and more from Rock the Vote. This nonprofit organization has registered and turned out millions of young voters on campuses, in communities and online for 25 years. Their online store has a variety of gifts made for everyone from babies to seniors.
Voice: Raise Awareness and End Stereotypes
Use your voice to erase racism, hunger, homelessness or climate change. Be a part of ending harmful stereotypes and raising awareness for these causes by having authentic conversations with friends and family or posting on social media. For example, the United Nations makes it easy to leverage their
to reach your social network and #FightRacism. Start your own conversation and be the change you want to see in the world.
Volunteer: A Volunteering Event or Day of Service
What better way to get the whole family or group of friends involved than to encourage volunteering through a day of service? Make a list of some local nonprofit organizations and call around to find out what their needs are, or check out
to find local or virtual volunteer opportunities. From coat drives to toy drives to food drives, many nonprofits are in need of volunteers around the holiday season.
Work: Benefits for Your Employees
If you own a business or manage a team of employees, you have a unique opportunity to provide them with beneficial gifts this holiday season. While you’ll need to keep in mind what you can legally gift your employees, you might consider giving them a holiday bonus, throwing in an extra day off or starting an
with volunteer time off in 2023. Look at your team’s needs and your business’ budget to determine the best course of action, then extend your gratitude to your hard-working team. They’ll appreciate the recognition.
Are you inspired to give gifts that keep on giving? Once you decide on a gift or two to give this holiday season,
tag us on social media
to share your experience with us. We can’t wait to see all the good you do this year.
9 Inspiring Blogs for Each Element of Civic Engagement
In this series, we’ve offered a variety of resources – from
. Since different people have different learning styles, we’ve curated these various types of content to help support you in your civic engagement journey, from
Now we’re offering nine inspiring blogs you can read over your morning coffee or tea to get educated and motivated to contribute to the greater good. Check out these blogs to stoke your passion for getting involved in your community and beyond.
So you want to support a cause that’s close to your heart but you don’t have the budget to spare. There are still many ways for you to give. This blog outlines eight accessible, productive and meaningful things you can do to give back to a nonprofit organization that is making a difference in your community without spending a dime.
This blog is made up of powerful and poignant posts on racial identity, diversity and inclusion. Delving into spheres of higher education, healthcare, entertainment, social work and more, articles provide opportunities for critical thinking and consideration of others’ lived experiences. Blogs are made up of quotes, personal accounts and reflections, news stories, and other artifacts and discuss everything from Critical Race Theory to intersectionality.
Earth911 is on a mission to see “more ideas, less waste.” This blog dives into DIY projects, eco tech, sustainable energy sources, recycling, tax credits and more. If you’re interested in learning more about how to make greener choices with your wallet, this is a good place to start gathering ideas. (Psst – they also have
If you’re considering any type of national service – for instance, via an organization like AmeriCorps – it’s good to know what you can expect. Fortunately, with over 250,000 current members and volunteers plus over 1 million alumni, AmeriCorps has a wide array of stories to share. Their blog includes individual accounts from inside the world of national service to help you become more educated on what the experience of national service entails.
Mashable’s Social Good section includes a host of stories on how technology is driving social change. This blog features up-to-date news articles as well as stories of individuals and organizations using tech to change the world, one issue at a time. The next time you’re feeling less than hopeful about social media or the state of the tech world, give some of these posts a read to find out how social entrepreneurs are using digital innovation wisely to advocate for the causes they care about!
The Vote Smart blog equips readers with the research, tools and statistics they need to make more informed decisions during election season and beyond. Each week they publish a blog on “This Week in Research,” keeping you abreast of current events around voting and other key political issues. There are also blog posts on election fraud and security, voter eligibility, absentee voting and more – all from a factual, nonpartisan perspective.
Everyone’s voice matters, regardless of age, experience or socioeconomic status. Voices of Youth offers young people between the ages of 13 and 24 to contribute to their blog in the form of written word, photography or video. These submissions are remarkably unique and tell stories around today’s biggest issues with compelling creativity. With topics ranging from gender identity to disability to human rights, you can expose yourself to a refreshing youth perspective.
Of course, we’d be remiss not to mention one of our own blogs! Points of Light is proud of our Daily Point of Light Award program, which was founded by President George H.W. Bush in 1993. President Bush called these civically engaged individuals “points of light,” devoting very special attention to voluntary community service as a means of helping solve some of America’s most serious social problems. We’ve been awarding a Daily Point of Light every day for decades, and you can read some of their stories to get inspired!
Looking for the latest research on corporate social responsibility and the tools and technology driving employee engagement on today’s landscape? Look no further than the TriplePundit, which has been reporting on the intersection of people, planet and profit for over a decade. Believing that business can be a force for good, TriplePundit publishes a variety of blog posts on research data, consumer trends, leadership and transparency, activism and more – all related to CSR and sustainability professionals, as well as concerned citizens everywhere.
Once you give these inspiring blogs a read,
tag us on social media
to share your favorite and tell us how it impacted you to create the change you wish to see in the world!
This piece is part of a series that highlights the many ways you can activate the
– an age when people become the driving force that transforms our world. We believe when future generations look back on this time, they will see it as an era of sustained and meaningful civic engagement. But
Answering the Question: “What is Civic Engagement?”
Simply put, civic engagement is change led by the power of people. In this modern era, it isn’t as always as simple as individuals volunteering their time and effort to advocate for the changes they wish to see in the world. Today’s generations engage in a variety of ways – from how they spend their dollars with socially responsible companies to how they use their voices on social media. People are eager to understand, identify and engage in the full scope of civic life.
demonstrate the many ways people can become more civically engaged, whether it be their career calling, making an informed donation to a cause or taking a small action taken in the workplace.
Here are some articles on civic engagement you can read through for more information. And be sure to check out our digital magazine,
to build equity in volunteerism and providing services. We discuss MAVA’s recent initiatives and the important work they are doing as an organization to listen and learn.
is one of the key ways communities can advocate for themselves and an important part of participating in a democracy. But since 501(c)(3) charitable organizations are limited in what they can legally do during elections, we published some guidelines on how to help your community members
of your volunteers? The truth is that the way your volunteers spend their dollars and consume their goods can have a lasting impact on the communities you serve – as well as the world at large. In this article, we share
to make more informed decisions. Purchase power means choosing to spend your dollars in places that reflect your values or advance a social cause or issue that you care about.
Here are five ways to make an impact with your purchases.
Shop Small Business Saturday. You’ve no doubt heard of Black Friday and perhaps Cyber Monday, but the profits from these dedicated days of shopping often go to big box stores. Since 2010, Small Business Saturday — which takes place the day after Black Friday — has been a day dedicated to shopping at small, local businesses. To date, consumers have reportedly spent $140 billion across all 11 Small Business Saturdays. Most small retailers offer special deals and discounts, so look for a store you feel great about supporting!
Shop local. It can be quick and convenient to order products online and have them shipped straight to you. But spending your money with local retailers boosts economic wellbeing in your very own community. It also helps support shop owners and their families, as they get to keep more of their profits by avoiding shipping charges and overhead from distributors.
Shop BIPOC-owned. There are hosts of stores and services owned by people of color, but they’re not always the most widely advertised. When thinking about purchasing gifts for the holidays, pre-prepped food for your family gathering, or any services you need throughout the season (childcare, housekeeping, dry cleaning/tailoring, or professional family photos, to name a few) consider researching BIPOC-owned and operated companies.
Shop sustainable. It’s not just economic support that our communities need; it’s also environmentally-conscious spending. When we choose to purchase sustainable goods, which are environmentally-friendly in their design, manufacturing, distribution, or use, we help protect the planet and avoid causing further damage. Ethical fashion is also a part of the sustainability movement, focusing on worker’s rights and social good. Avoid one-time-use products and “fast fashion” this holiday season, and make the move toward zero-waste efforts.
Give Gifts that Give Back. Find businesses that are donating portions of proceeds to causes you care about. Websites like Social Good help you find gifts that can support a variety of causes, and many B Corps certified businesses give back as well.
Whether you’re buying from a local company, purchasing sustainable goods, or boycotting a particular product, how you buy makes a difference. You can read more about using your purchase power in our Civic Life Today magazine on the topic.
(Really) Listening & (Really) Learning
Consider the power of silence. Maybe there’s not been a lot of it in your world lately. Virtual school, remote working, pets craving attention, landscapers or sirens outside your window, the next appointment or thing to do swirling in your mind, and on and on. But silence is powerful. Silence is necessary. It’s what allows us to listen to what’s around us – to pause and reflect. It also allows us to be heard.
Close your eyes. Be silent. And imagine a time when someone stopped and listened
to you.
When someone heard
you.
What did they hear? What did they learn? What did you?
At Points of Light, our mission is to inspire, to equip and to mobilize. We’re always talking about action and the many ways people are engaged through the lens of our Civic Circle. But the ability to engage – to take action, to do good – becomes turbo-charged when you listen and learn before you move. Listening and learning helps contextualize your situation, amps up your decision-making ability, provides space for empathy and to see another perspective or point of view.
In this month’s edition of
issue, which was all about using our voices. Did you know:
Humans generally listen at a 25% comprehension rate.
85% of all that we know, we have learned through listening.
We listen at 125-250 words per minute, but we think at 1000-3000 words per minute.
Those stats tell me that we learn
so much
by listening – but with so much noise, it is easy to understand why and how we can tune others out.
As we heighten our awareness to the benefits and impact of listening and learning, I’m hopeful that these skills will replace our habits of dismissing, cancelling or shouting at each other in echo chambers. I recently watched the eye-opening documentary
. Then, I recommended it to everyone I know. The movie outlines the ways that – instead of listening to people who may think differently than we do, or who may have new information for us – we seek more of what we know, more of what we believe, and we’ve created our own individual realities and truths online.
Social media has so many powerful, wonderful benefits. But it also allows us to cultivate and curate ideas and beliefs from a circle of people who think just like we do; people who validate rather than challenge our opinions. In an echo chamber, there’s no expansion of our world view, no evolution in how we see it. Instead, there’s how “
we
” see it and how “
they
” see it. Every conflict is reduced to false, binary choice.
So, how do we listen? How do we learn? How do we get comfortable with being uncomfortable, so we can have “better” discussions? How do we advocate for those who don’t have a seat at the table, or better yet, pull up a chair and pass the mic for critical conversations? What have we learned recently on matters of race, or gender, or equity and inclusion at work, clean water, poverty, animal rights, or any other issue that concerns us, at home or in our communities? And how do we recognize that
choosing
not to listen or learn can be viewed as a privilege of a select few. And too often, that choice keeps us running in circles like a little hamster on a precious wheel.
I am so proud of the way the team pulled
together. There are powerful, introspective pieces in it that enlightened and encouraged me. One article asks a simple yet provocative question: “When was the last time you changed your mind?”
At Points of Light, we will continue to uplift the work of others, equip those who want to do more with powerful tools and strategies, and of course, take action. But before that, we pause to do the most important work, the condition precedent to taking action – to
Natalye Paquin was the president and chief executive officer of Points of Light from 2017–2022.
She is a visionary and results-oriented leader, with more than 20 years of experience providing strategic, operations and fiscal leadership in the nonprofit and public sectors.
Season of Giving: Transforming Communities Through Service
On day 9 of 9, we want to thank you for following along with us over the past few weeks. We hope you have found inspiration and tools to increase your civic engagement at a time when the world needs it the most. On our last day, we are shining a light on Service.
Points of Light promotes national service, like
AmeriCorps and
AmeriCorps
Senior
s
, because it unites our country, advances our workforce,
helps address the needs of underserved communities
and transforms lives.
As part of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Celebration, Points of Light created the Inspiration Honor Roll.
The Awards honor individuals demonstrating the transformative power of service
, and
the
Inspiration Honor Roll
recognizes
both
acts of kindness and service that demonstrate the light that individuals bring to their communities around the world.
As part of the Inspiration Honor Roll, we featured 15 inspiring individuals as Inspiration Spotlights. We recognized Steve Delman and Ava Reinfeld as Inspiration Spotlights for their service to their community as Senior Corps RSVP volunteers. They have gone above and beyond since the pandemic started, delivering over 109 meals to isolated older adults. Learn more about their twice weekly hot meal deliveries and our other Inspiration Spotlights on our YouTube channel.
Whether big or small, your service to the community has a tangible impact on the lives of your neighbors, friends and family.
Points of Light is dedicated to empowering people to stand up,
take action
and accelerate change within their communities. We do this work year-around and invite you to continue
to see daily stories of hope and inspiration and to share our work with your network. Together, we have the power to create transformative change.
Season of Giving: Supporting Nonprofits in Our Response to Crisis
Today,
we
’re
reflect
ing
on
all
that our Daily
Points of Light
honorees
and
our
Global Network of nonprofit affiliates
across the globe have
accomplished in response to the new
challenges facing
of our communities.
Community leaders and nonprofit organizations
were stretched and called upon in ways they never expected this year
. Thanks to the support of our funders, we were able
t
o
swiftly
adapt
our
programs and services to support
those changes and
fill
the gaps
.
W
ith the
support
of our
Global
N
etwork
,
we
helped nonprofits
meet
a critical need in
their communities when it was harder than ever
.
The power of people is needed now more than ever, and with your support, we can build on the impact we had in 2020
, which
includ
e
d
:
Giving $140,000 in grants to our Global Network of nonprofits to support their immediate needs in the wake of COVID-19 and help them expand their services when people around the globe needed them most.
Transitioning our annual conference to a free digital experience, allowing more than 8,000 registrants from around the world access to rich and relevant content that advances civic engagement.
Uplifting hundreds of stories of light and inspiration through The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Celebration that brought hope for a better tomorrow to the world.
Launching ourListen. Learn. Act to End Racism initiative, in partnership with Morehouse College, designed to empower businesses, nonprofits and individuals to address systemic racism.
O
ur mission of connecting individuals and organizations to opportunities
and
the
resource
s
th
ey need
to
create meaningful change
in their communities is more important now th
a
n
ever.
Your donation today helps us continue our critical work and make the world we envision, where every individual can discover and act on their power to make a difference, a reality.
Season of Giving: 9 Ways to Share Your Light with The World
The holiday season is often a season of giving, but with new guidelines and risk factors,
people are wondering how they can still give back.
At Points of Light, we believe living a fully civically engaged life is more important than ever. Volunteers are critical, but there are so many more ways people can engage, do g
ood, use their time, talent and treasures to make the world a better place.
Every
person may
express their interest to do good and
make an impact in different ways
. Our Civic Circle is a
framework that represents a person’s power to lead, lend support, and
take action
for causes they care about
.
Over the next nine
days
, we will be
highlight
each of the elements of
the
Civic Circle
through our
Season of Giving
. E
ach
day
,
we will
feature
different ways that you can
engage
with
causes you care about, whether it’s
through
Points of Light, local nonprofits
, your place of work or in your personal life
.
You’ll
hear
stories of inspiration,
get
tips
to take action
and to learn more about Points of Light’s impact
across
the globe.
W
e
kick off
this
Season of Giving
tomorrow
with
p
urchase
p
ower on Cyber Monday, Nov
.
30. Your purchases,
where and how you spend your dollars, make
an impact and are one of the ways you can reflect your values back into society.
If you haven’t already, please sign up to receive our emails and follow us on
, and that every person has the ability to live a fully engaged civic life to cre
ate healthy, vibrant communities. Join us and share your light this season!
Don’t Unsee. Do.
Points of Light values inclusivity, diversity, and equality. We stand with people who are taking action for a more just and equitable world. We believe every action matters, that civic engagement takes many forms and is critical to advancing causes that improve society for everyone. Our President & CEO, Natalye Paquin, shares her reflections on the recent events taking place in America.
What do you say about witnessing an event so tragic, so graphic, one that is pierced in your memory, has shaken your soul, and breaks your heart in a way that is personal, very personal?
We can’t un-see the video of a human being dying in real time. We can’t un-see the profile of his face under the police vehicle, the look of indifference from the officers with their knees on his neck and body. We can’t unhear Mr. George Floyd begging to breathe, or the voices of bystanders in summer shorts and tees, yelling stop. All of this is happening in broad day light, in a mid-size, Midwest city that reflects Americana.
Our brains have experienced trauma. We can’t un-see this horrific act of inhumanity.
What do you say about what you have seen, and can’t un-see?
I am a black woman, a student of bussing in the 70’s, a mother of two young-adult sons, a life-long volunteer, and now the leader of a global civic engagement organization. I am the product of a family of volunteers, community leaders and law enforcement that includes police officers, correctional facility guards, and lawyers. Every version of me is hurting just like the rest of the country.
What do we say about this experience we all are sharing, with a new awakening of how often tragedies like this occur in communities of color more frequently than we have cared to admit?
There is a lot to say and that is being said – another press conference, blog, tweet, op-ed, commercial, video, poster – that rings hollow. You may imagine a cartoon character with a bubble over its head saying, “blah, blah, blah.” The character is hypnotized by a sea of captivating words, strung melodically together, growing louder and forming a symphony of “blah.”
We can and should speak up and speak out. We must continue to use our voices, our platforms, our influence as beacons of light. There is a lot to be said, but much more to be done. And for every voice and word written there are multiple actions we can all take. We can all “Do!”
In August 2019, I wrote a blog “
.” It was about the tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. It was reported that in Dayton, the governor’s remarks to the grieving were interrupted with chants of “Do something! Do something!”
The protesters that are gathering in cities, large and small, throughout the United States are demonstrating through their physical presence their conviction of wanting change. This is the “something” they are “doing.”
The individuals seizing this moment to commit criminal behavior, hijack a legitimate cause, destroy property and communities and put others in harm’s way are ratcheting up the volatility for self-serving motives. The riots, fires and looting must stop. They must be held accountable – they are wrong, their behavior abominable, and they are creating a distraction.
The scenarios playing out on our screens, in our news feeds, on our streets, in our personal and professional conversations are stirring us. Whether triggered by the scene of George Floyd’s death, the peaceful protesters around our country, or the outrageous riotous criminals, it feels like a seismic shift has occurred in our collective perspective. As a country, many of us recognize out loud that “we have a ‘big’ problem.”
But what is it? Is it racism, systemic racism, bias, cultural bias, police brutality, lack of accountability, or something else? “It” may be all those things. What is “it” for you?
Whatever “it” is, you don’t have to live with “it.” You actually can solve “it,” remove “it” and create a new world with or without “it.” But first, we must name “it.”
So not to lose focus on what to “Do” when a moment of clarity hits you, I share with you a concept that Points of Light introduced a year ago capturing the power of civic engagement and the many mechanisms used to move issues forward and solve social problems. Consider them your suite of super powers to use as you lead and support causes you care about.
We can use our voices
to advocate and amplify the messages and positions we support, talking about the important topics with our friends, family, and networks.
We can vote for leaders
who will help us address systemic issues and change them. Our vote, which is our voice in action, speaks loudly about how we envision the future, and reflects the agents for good we expect. As we see in this moment, local elections matter. Your mayor appoints your police chief, your governor works with your state’s attorney, who in some cases are elected or appointed.
We can buy products and services
from companies and professionals taking an active role in building better communities today and for future generations.
We can volunteer in our neighborhoods
to make our communities stronger, safer places. We have seen in this past week, volunteers making signs and peacefully demonstrating their anger with the status quo, as well as neighbors cleaning broken glass, graffiti and debris left behind from bad actors.
We can donate our money and things of value
to people and organizations that are driving forward on issues we care about. Our financial support serves as fuel to accelerate the change and impact we wish to see.
We can start our own social impact businesses or commit to a year of service
with an organization that reflects our values driving solutions forward.
At Points of Light, we are using our voice and amplifying the voice of others. In our daily work, we take action. We are convening our nonprofit partners of local affiliates throughout the country and around the world to develop specific plans on addressing the “it” in their communities. We are convening our corporate partners to listen, learn, help them lead and support their efforts in solving or resolving the “it” they name.
There are many messages that have resonated with me this week; “we are better than this weekend” “we are not OK” and “this cannot be wished or prayed away.”
We imagine a world where no one is on the sidelines of change. There is a better way to live. The hate, darkness and injustice of this moment will cede to the greater forces of love, light and equality. Pushing through to the other side of darkness takes all of us acting on what we cannot un-see.
Natalye Paquin was the president and chief executive officer of Points of Light from 2017–2022.
She is a visionary and results-oriented leader, with more than 20 years of experience providing strategic, operations and fiscal leadership in the nonprofit and public sectors.
The Power of People to Rewrite a Narrative (In Just One Lifetime)
, and this year’s theme is “Volunteer for an Inclusive Future.” Just a few days ago, on Dec. 1, millions of people recognized World AIDS Day. This year’s theme was “
.” Both days offer a time to pause and reflect on the world as it is, and to envision what it can be.
I’ll take a moment to reflect on and envision the bold aspiration to
end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, community by community
, and share a personal story. In the late 1980s as a young civil rights lawyer, I worked with a lovely gentleman who eventually died from AIDS. He was my boss and I admired him. He was a courageous openly gay male, wicked smart with a wry sense of humor, passionate about our work, and compassionate to all.
In the ’80s and early ’90s, HIV was a death sentence. If you knew someone with HIV, you dreaded its progression to AIDS, and felt helpless as you watched them become ill and lose their sense of self. After my boss’s passing, a group of us channeled our energy and love for him by making a quilt to celebrate his life. Our quilt became a panel in “The Names Project,” which at the time was a way for communities experiencing loss to rally.
What started as a way for friends and families to remember the names of their loved ones who died from AIDS turned into a massive quilt, displayed on the National Mall as a tangible symbol of the human toll of the epidemic. It grew to become a
, and has been deemed an American treasure. More than three decades later, the quilt is still displayed across country as a reminder of the immense impact of AIDS in America, but also as a testament to what can be accomplished when people use their voices and turn their collective effort toward change.
While many people felt hopeless, some were fearless and committed to reverse the inevitable and imminent death trend. It seemed like a tall order. But 40 years later, great progress has been made. Think about it: In just one lifetime, HIV went from a ravaging global epidemic – a guaranteed death sentence with stigma and fear – to a manageable condition that
are living with today.
This happened because, yes, science and medicine made brilliant advances – but also because, globally, people stood up for the ones they loved and a cause they cared about. People pushed for research, for awareness and for education about the condition, both to help prevent its spread and to help the public understand it. Ordinary individuals determined to create change worked tirelessly to make their voices heard.
Today, the scientific community worldwide continues the fight against AIDS. Communities are using the lessons learned from around the world to drive awareness about HIV/AIDS and to fight its stigma. The efforts of those early changemakers are still working, and their impact is growing. They simply would not be denied. It’s the
power of people
in full force, for sure.
It begs an obvious question: What will
you
do to help your community? So, on this International Volunteer Day, is there a local cause that piques your interest or a global issue that stirs you? What I know for sure is that in one lifetime, the narrative can change. And
you
can help rewrite it.
Natalye Paquin was the president and chief executive officer of Points of Light from 2017–2022.
She is a visionary and results-oriented leader, with more than 20 years of experience providing strategic, operations and fiscal leadership in the nonprofit and public sectors.
As part of the Inspiration Honor Roll, we featured 15 inspiring individuals as Inspiration Spotlights. We recognized Steve Delman and Ava Reinfeld as Inspiration Spotlights for their service to their community as Senior Corps RSVP volunteers. They have gone above and beyond since the pandemic started, delivering over 109 meals to isolated older adults. Learn more about their twice weekly hot meal deliveries and our other Inspiration Spotlights on our 
Our Civic Circle is a 