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  • September 28, 2026 | Fredrick, MD

    Putting Used Books to New Use 

    Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Sophia Fan. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.   For some, there is relief in finishing the final test of an Advanced Placement class. For…

    Putting Used Books to New Use 
  • September 25, 2026 | McLean, VA

    THIS TEEN USES VOLUNTEERISM TO HONOR HIS MOM 

    OWEN SINGER WORKS A TABLE OF CANCER KICKS MERCHANDISE AT A LOCAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK. /COURTESY OWEN SINGER Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Owen Singer. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily…

    THIS TEEN USES VOLUNTEERISM TO HONOR HIS MOM 
  • September 24, 2026 | New York, NY

    GIVING ASIAN AMERICANS OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE 

    JEAN SIAO (LEFT) STANDS WITH HONOREES AT THE ASIAN AMERICAN FEDERATION’S GALA. /COURTESY JEAN SIAO Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Jean Siao. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.   Jean…

    GIVING ASIAN AMERICANS OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE 
  • September 23, 2026 | Buffalo, NY

    Doing It Scared: Young Leader Builds Community Through Culture 

    Justin’s advice for anyone on the fence about volunteering is to do it scared, and start as early as you can. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Justin Cai. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of…

    Doing It Scared: Young Leader Builds Community Through Culture 
  • September 22, 2026 | Anchorage, AK

    When Cooking Classes Become Vital Life Skills 

    Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Shannon Apgar. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.  Shannon Apgar has spent her Thursday evenings over the past year at Covenant House Alaska, where anywhere from five to…

    When Cooking Classes Become Vital Life Skills 
  • September 21, 2026 | Detroit, MI

    THIS VOLUNTEER HELPS OTHERS FIND FINANCIAL STABILITY 

    Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Kevin Patterson. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.   KEVIN PATTERSON (LEFT) HOLDS A SHOVEL ALONGSIDE COLLEAGUES DURING A VOLUNTEER DAY. /COURTESY KEVIN PATTERSON Kevin…

    THIS VOLUNTEER HELPS OTHERS FIND FINANCIAL STABILITY 
  • September 18, 2026 | Houston, TX

    Planting Seeds to Help Youth Win, Against All Odds 

    Karen has spent more than three decades opening doors of opportunity for young people who just need someone to believe in them. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Karen Levingston-Franklin. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point…

    Planting Seeds to Help Youth Win, Against All Odds 
  • September 17, 2026 | Fenton, MI

    The Next Generation of Volunteers 

    Eliana Galgoci, Founder of the NextGen Kindness Foundation, sorts items for donation to her school district as part of a dignity drive. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Eliana Galgoci. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as…

    The Next Generation of Volunteers 
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