DISASTER RESPONSE
Points of Light and our Global Network mobilize disaster relief volunteers to aid in recovery efforts in areas affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
Points of Light and our Global Network mobilize disaster relief volunteers to aid in recovery efforts in areas affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
Our Efforts
During times of uncertainty, one thing we can count on is the power of people to change the world. We are a community of millions of points of light joined together by a shared belief that we can make a positive difference.
Points of Light’s Global Network of affiliates, including many disaster relief nonprofits, are experts in innovative volunteer mobilization. With their wide array of expertise, we serve as connectors that enable them to leverage their experience to support their fellow affiliates in need.
Whether you’re part of a company or an organization, or simply an individual who wants to help, there are many ways to have an impact and support relief efforts in the aftermath of any natural disaster or humanitarian crisis.
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Search our database for virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities, discover DIY projects that you can do from your home, and contact your local Points of Light Global Network affiliate to learn what you can do to support the causes that mean the most to you:
Points of Light Global Network
The Points of Light Global Network mobilizes volunteers and builds nonprofit capacity to meet the pressing needs of the communities they serve. Find your local affiliate to learn how organizations in your area are responding to current disaster relief efforts.
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Volunteer Virtually or In-Person
When disaster strikes, we often see an influx of volunteers looking for ways to help the people and communities affected. Search our database, Points of Light Engage, for virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities that meet critical needs.
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Read Stories of Response and Recovery
In the aftermath of a disaster, volunteers, nonprofits and companies give their time, talent and resources to make recovery possible in affected communities.
Learn MoreRecent Stories & Reports
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A Tale of Three Cities: What Humanitarian Relief Looks Like Across Europe
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Daily Point of Light Awardees Respond to Crisis in Ukraine
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Transportation is an Essential Need in the Ukraine Crisis
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Points of Light Affiliate and Corporate Partner Join Forces to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis
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6 Ways to Activate Points of Light's Civic Circle Around Ukraine Relief
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Volunteers can have a deep and meaningful impact on the communities they serve. Know a volunteer who is making an extraordinary difference in response to a natural disaster or humanitarian crisis?