Framing Our Mission
The solution to each problem that confronts us begins with an individual who says, "I can help."
Advancing Our Mission Through Bold Action
At Points of Light, we believe that purpose is the engine of civic life. That’s why we’ve launched Making Purpose Possible — a bold, strategic initiative to double volunteer participation by 2035 and build a future where everyone can live a fully engaged civic life. This effort strengthens our commitment to empowering individuals, nonprofits, and businesses to take action that drives meaningful change in communities around the world.
One Question Endures: How Do We Do It?
Now more than ever, people are looking within themselves to find the inspiration, creativity, and sustained energy to make change. The key to unlocking the light within us is to ensure that people feel empowered to act on their unique desire to stand up and say, "I can help." Our challenge: How can we create a society where it is easy for every individual to take action and accelerate change within their community and around the world?
Our Global Impact
32
Countries
With Points of Light Programs
Points of Light’s Theory of Change
Our work is centered in the belief that volunteering changes hearts and minds, creates collective action that builds a stronger society filled with purpose and belonging. The theory of change for Points of Light shows how our work utilizes volunteering as an effective lever for positive social change.
Creating A Society Where It's Easy To Take Action
Modern life has come with numerous technological advancements and a shrinking, interconnected world. If we put these changes to good use, if we strengthen global connections and enrich our daily experiences with pervasive calls to serve, we can make volunteerism more accessible, inclusive and impactful.
Strengthen Existing Networks
We're creating connections between nonprofits, corporations and individuals, so that together we can address the world’s changing needs.
Create Pervasive Calls to Act
Our global community is providing more invitations to act, so that civic life can be activated at work, online, in stores, on the ground and via donations.
Advocate for Infrastructure
We must advocate for more integrated societal norms, policies and infrastructure that support each individual’s ability to do good.
