Daily Point of Lights - Points of Light

November 12, 2026 | Glen Allen, VA

Empathy Is the Lifeline, Says This Volunteer

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Kier Devkota. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. When people reach their darkest hours, Kier Devkota answers the call, literally. As a certified crisis counselor, she volunteers roughly…

November 11, 2026 | Baton Rouge, LA

USING BIKES TO CREATE A SAFE SPACE FOR STUDENTS

MATTHEW VICKNAIR IS A VOLUNTEER WITH FRONT YARD BIKES.  /COURTESY MATTHEW VICKNAIR Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Matthew Vicknair. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.  Matthew Vicknair is a…

November 10, 2026 | Ann Arbor, MI

Turning Personal Pain Into a Global Community of Support

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Sarah Xu. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. When Sarah Xu was a competitive dancer, repeated comments about her body from a new teacher changed how she…

November 9, 2026 | Bastrop, TX

ADVOCATING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

 LISA PATTEN (THIRD FROM RIGHT) ATTENDS THE CASA CONFERENCE IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS. /COURTESY LISA PATTEN Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Lisa Patten. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.  …

November 6, 2026 | Chicago, IL

Building Equity by Building Homes

Ruthannah helps create someone’s future home at Habitat Chicago’s Austin build site. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Ruthannah Wang. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.  Ruthannah Wang, a 32-year-old…

November 5, 2026 | Pinecrest, FL

Teen Founder Sends Letters of Hope to People Behind Bars

Megan Markus is the founder of the Paper Wings Project, a youth-led nonprofit that sends letters of hope and human connection to incarcerated individuals around the world./ Courtesy Megan Markus Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Megan Markus. Read…

November 4, 2026 | Moorpark, CA

Celebrating Foster Youth Accomplishments

In 2026 alone, Vyan's organization has sent nearly 250 baskets with approximately $50,000 in resources across LA and Ventura Counties.  Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Vyan Manek. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a…

November 3, 2026 | Fuquay-Varina, NC

She Founded a Jeep Club and then Turned it Into a Force for Good

Jamie (second from right) stands alongside her VP and treasurer at Fuquay-Varina Jeep Club’s new brand launch event./ Courtesy Jamie Morris Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Jamie Morris. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as…