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Points of Light reports and toolkits share best practices and innovative ideas to equip individuals and organizations to make a difference.
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At the core of our philosophy is the belief that the most powerful force in the world is the individual who has realized their power to do good. At Points of Light, we inspire, equip and connect nonprofits, businesses and individuals ready to apply their time, talent, voice and resources to solve society’s greatest challenges.
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We connect individuals and families with local opportunities to make a difference.
Read stories about extraordinary volunteers, innovative nonprofits and community-minded companies, and get inspired by those who are making a difference in their communities and around the world.
These five distinct and in-depth reports examine attitudes, barriers and participation rates globally, as well as in the U.S., the U.K, Brazil and India and provide actionable takeaways for businesses, non-profits and individuals.
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Friends, Last night, six extraordinary young people from across the United States were honored as Hasbro Community Action Heroes. These young…
Alayna Charpentier is a very special girl; in spite of her academic load and participation on sports teams she finds time to…
by Jason Scott, Corporation for National & Community Service The 2011 Business Track will provide employee volunteer professionals with useful sessions, tools,…
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On Tuesday, June 7th at 2:00 p.m. there are six amazing conference forums for you to choose from. One f them is:…
by Jessica Kirkwood, Vice President for Interactive Strategy, Points of Light InstituteThe countdown is on! The National Conference on Volunteering and Service…
Throughout her life, today’s Daily Point of Light has connected her passion and skills with her community’s needs. Not only did SWIMkids…
by Melissa Norris, Peggy Berry & Susan Danish, NCVS Speakers In a nation criss-crossed by strip malls dotted with fast-food restaurants where…
By Max Klau, Ed.D., Director of Leadership Development, City Year Many service programs aspire to integrate a dual focus on service impact…
What better to pair with mouthwatering beignets than a good read? At NCVS, five book-club style breakout sessions will offer opportunities for…
by Laura Mellem, Neighborhood Coordinator, Beacon of Hope Resource Center Kimberly Matthews was recently spotlighted in Beacon of Hope Resource Center‘s monthly…
The entire Gulf region has become a laboratory for social innovation in areas reaching far beyond disaster recovery. Since 2005, millions of…
Matthew McConaughey with 2010 Service Team Winners: Jessica Markowitz and David Sanchez Are there high school students in your community that are…
This year at NCVS, session content is organized across a series of issue areas so that attendees can tailor their schedules to…