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Robert Verhey

Apr 10, 2012 By: jaytennier

My Turning Point Happened After An F-4 Tornado

Today’s turning point story is written by Natasha Colkmire, special markets national sales manager for Motel 6. In Natasha’s spare time, she…

Apr 9, 2012 By: cmurphy

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American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s…

Apr 9, 2012 By: jaytennier

Joining the Youth Advisory Council Changed My Life

Today’s guest post is written by Liu Zhen Huang, a graduating senior at Baruch College Campus High School and a member of…

Apr 6, 2012 By: cmurphy

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Chicago Cares

Apr 6, 2012 By: jaytennier

Change Notes: Cuenta Conmigo – “Count on Me”

Friends, Last week, Points of Light staff had the honor of participating in the Madrid Innovation Service Summit, the first global service…

Apr 5, 2012 By: cmurphy

My Turning Point Happened As A Young Newspaper Reporter

Andy Nelson pictured bottom right with other Hands On colleagues The theme for this year’s National Conference on Volunteering and Service is…

Apr 5, 2012 By: cmurphy

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) is an international service organization founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is…

Apr 5, 2012 By: jaytennier

News Flash: One Week Left to Apply for generationOn Youth Advisory Council

There is just one week left to apply for the generationOn National Youth Advisory Council. The Council is a unique opportunity for…

Apr 4, 2012 By: cmurphy

I Grew Up in a Culture of Service

Today’s turning point post is written by Vivian Greentree, Ph.D., who is the director of research and policy for Blue Star Families.…

Apr 4, 2012 By: cmurphy

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Admiral Norb Ryan

Apr 4, 2012 By: jaytennier

Celebrate Volunteers for National Volunteer Week!

Apr 3, 2012 By: cmurphy

The Great American Bake Sale

Today’s guest post is written by Jessica Bomberg, the manager of Great American Bake Sale, involved in Grassroots Fundraising and Youth Engagement…

Apr 3, 2012 By: cmurphy

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Alex Gordon

Alex Gordon, 14, is a junior at Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Ill., and founder and coordinator of the Highland…

Apr 3, 2012 By: jaytennier

News Flash: Nominate Your Woman of Worth and Let Us Celebrate Her Story

You know a future L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth. She’s an inspiring volunteer, an outstanding achiever and a beautiful person who’s making…

Apr 2, 2012 By: cmurphy

YAC Will Go Down as One of the Best Experiences of My Life

Today’s guest post is written by Clay Hurdle, a member of the inaugural generationOn National Youth Advisory Council. He is a 12th…

Apr 2, 2012 By: cmurphy

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