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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (May 14, 2019) – Points of Light has announced a slate of dynamic speakers who will be featured in the opening plenary, Youth Summit and closing session …
ATLANTA (April 25, 2019) — Points of Light announced today the appointments of Robert E. Herrera to the role of chief financial officer and Rick Bell to vice president, corporate …
ATLANTA (April 8, 2019) — Points of Light, in partnership with The UPS Foundation and TEGNA, celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, 2019, through volunteer recognition and service events around …
“Harris Wofford’s life was the very definition of what we at Points of Light hold up and support through our mission, a life that includes service to others. His dear …
ATLANTA (Jan. 17, 2019) – Points of Light is pleased to announce the addition of five leaders to its board of directors. Each individual brings an enduring commitment to service, …
ATLANTA (Jan. 7, 2019) – The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in FundingU, a for-profit enterprise, and Girls Going Global, a nonprofit enterprise. Both ventures are addressing …
Today, Points of Light opens The Civic 50 survey, an annual initiative that recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. Now in its seventh year, The Civic …
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (Dec. 12, 2018) – Points of Light announced today that a dynamic group of 38 influential Twin Cities leaders will serve as Host Committee members for the annual Points …
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