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She wants to do only one thing with her music: change lives. Megan Pennington directs The Gold Tones Choir, a group comprised…
On International Volunteer Day, Points of Light salutes the work of people doing exceptional volunteer work abroad to make the world a…
The atmosphere suggests top-shelf dining, with linen tablecloths, nice plates and tableware, and service that always comes with a smile. What else…
Because many students in Walnut, CA do not have exposure to math outside of math classes, Walnut MathCounts fills a void by…
Violence and conflict is a part of daily life in prison. Most often, it is covert. Guards can respond to it when…
Kristen was a high school graduate on her way to law school when she became pregnant. She found herself dealing with the…
Inspired by the story she heard of a grandmother who was unable to take custody of her grandchild because she did not…
Points of Light gives thanks – today and every day – for the exceptional work of volunteers creating change. Meet today’s Daily…
Matthew Whisman is addressing the need for social justice for marginalized groups in the state of Kentucky, including underprivileged people living in…
Eleven-year-old Riley Strube has found a way to use her passion for dance to help others in her North Little Rock, AR…
In honor of Family Volunteer Day, Nov. 22, Points of Light and Disney are recognizing the exceptional work of volunteer families with…