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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.”…
Points of Light Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through National Day of Service
Points of Light, with support from KPMG Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service, will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.…
Washington Teen Helps Organize “Day of Care” for Families and Individuals in Need
As a high school junior, Mai Nguyen knew she wanted to give back to her community by leveraging her true passion for…
Loukoumi the Lamb Inspires a Good Deeds Movement, Encouraging Children to Make A Difference
Nick Katsoris is today’s Daily Point of Light Award honoree, and one of the winners of the 2016 Make A Difference Day Awards. Each year, TEGNA recognizes…
Former Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison Empowers Youth to Explore, Connect with the World Through STEM Education
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Dr. Mae Jemison. Read her story and nominate an outstanding volunteer, family or organization as a Daily Point of Light.…
Honoring the Memory of her Sister, Tamron Hall Works to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Tamron Hall. Read her story and nominate an outstanding volunteer, family or organization as a Daily Point of Light. Tamron…
