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Replacing Shame and Stigma with Hope and Change
Ansh Jain began an interest in community service as a boy growing up in Peoria, Ill. In 2016, he visited Nepal for…
Delivering Books is a Game Changer for At-Risk Kids
It’s not everyday you run into a 14-year-old warehouse manager. But that’s just one of the roles that Ryan Keller handles as…
Reading was her Bridge to Success and She’s Helping Children Cross it
In 2019, Belinda Sewell will earn her doctoral degree in education from Concordia University in Chicago. To say this is a monumental…
Former Concert Pianist Extends Her Talent as an Instrument of Kindness
77-year-old Mary Barnett is a former concert pianist and performer, who traveled the country as a young woman thrilling audiences with operetta…
Dwight Howard
Long recognized for his incredible talent, the NBA’s Dwight Howard shines both on and off the court. An NBA Community Assist Award…
Self-Taught Techie Inspires Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Laine Powell is a self-taught techie. While her brother built her first computer when she attended the University of Florida (UF), she…
Statement from Natalye Paquin, Points of Light President and CEO, in Honor of Mrs. Barbara Bush
“Barbara Bush embodied strength, grace, and dedication to family and faith. Her life was the very definition of what we at Points…
Social Entrepreneur Helps Women Discover Their Power Through Self-Defense and Leadership Training
At the age of 16, Rana Abdelhamid was the victim of a hate crime in New York City when a stranger tried…
Inspired by a Family Value of Giving Back, Teen Leads Foundation to Empower At-Risk Girls
When Shreya Mantha’s grandmother was diagnosed with a terminal illness, her last wish was for her two granddaughters to honor her memory…
Connecting Atlanta Volunteers with Opportunities to ‘Do Something Good,’ on MLK Day and Beyond
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. … You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.”…
