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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

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Tiffani Webb

Tiffani Webb of Culloden, W.Va., first became involved in service with Girl Scouts by raising awareness for a bullet proof vest for…

Mar 21, 2012 By: jaytennier

Using Your Social Networks To Find Fundraising Partners

Today’s guest post is written by Joseph Baker. He enjoys volunteering in his community, writing, and baking. Read his work at professionalintern.com.…

Mar 20, 2012 By: cmurphy

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Vivian Greentree

Vivian Greentree is a Navy veteran, military spouse and mother of two little boys. She helped start Blue Star Families, the national…

Mar 20, 2012 By: jaytennier

A 2nd Grade Service-Learning Project Was My Turning Point

Laura Saldivar pictured on the right at the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service To highlight the end of AmeriCorps Week…

Mar 19, 2012 By: cmurphy

My Turning Point Happened When I Signed Up To Be A Big Sister

The theme for this year’s National Conference on Volunteering and Service is “Turning Point.” At Points of Light, we are highlighting turning…

Mar 19, 2012 By: cmurphy

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John Cox

John Cox of Augusta, Kan., knows how important it is for families, friends and brothers in arms to reconnect with their loved…

Mar 19, 2012 By: jaytennier

Friday Volunteer News Round Up For AmeriCorps Week!

AmeriCorps Works Here! Alums Jill (2010-2011), Francine 1997-1998, 1999-2000), Bryn (2008-2010), and Amanda (2007-2009) working for the greater good at Community Action…

Mar 16, 2012 By: cmurphy

Make Me Care

Corporate Service Council- Photo Courtesy of Points of Light Today’s post is written by Daniel Horgan and republished from his blog “Discover…

Mar 14, 2012 By: cmurphy

AmeriCorps Was My Turning Point

Since we are highlighting Turning Point posts for our National Conference on Volunteering and Service we are specifically highlighting current or past…

Mar 14, 2012 By: cmurphy

News Flash: Buy a Tumbler, Help HandsOn Network

When you pick up your morning coffee this week, keep an eye out for a flashy Starbucks tumbler that does more than…

Mar 13, 2012 By: cmurphy

Apply for the generationOn Youth Advisory Council

Today’s guest post is written by Rachel Shuster, a 10th-grader at Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, N.Y, who…

Mar 13, 2012 By: cmurphy

IBM: Making Volunteer Service a Celebration

This post is written by Diane Melley, Director, IBM, Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs, who will be hosting a free live webcast,…

Mar 12, 2012 By: cmurphy

My Turning Point: How Americorps Worked for Me…

Today’s post is written by Ken Tran, the current External Relations Coordinator with AmeriCorps Alums. He served as a National Direct AmeriCorps…

Mar 12, 2012 By: cmurphy

Change Notes: Japan One Year Later

Friends, Sunday will mark one year since Japan was hit with a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Nearly 16,000 people lost their lives.…

Mar 10, 2012 By: cmurphy

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Mandy Ashley Chung

In 2007 Mandy Ashley Chung felt the need to reach out to the elderly in her community and bring those living in…

Mar 9, 2012 By: jaytennier

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