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Seattle Nonprofits Will Unite Against Childhood Hunger at Conference on Volunteering and Service
During the annual Conference on Volunteering and Service, thousands of nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders gather to discuss the future of volunteerism,…
Employee Spotlight: Learning to Build Community Strength Through Service
Each month, we shine a light on a Points of Light employee who is making a difference in their community. These stories…
California Teen Starts Basketball Camp for Opportunity Youth
Adam Grabowski may just be 17 years old, but the junior at Vacaville Christian Schools in Vacaville, California has already spent eight…
Indiana Volunteer Pays it Foward Toward the Greater Good
To Dedric Dennist, a 39-year-old electrical engineer in Bloomington, Indiana, mentoring young people is a commitment fueled not so much by the…
3 Volunteer Ideas that Benefit Kids and Teens
If you’re interested in putting your passion and skills to work, but aren’t sure where to start, look towards the next generation! There are…
Shannon Gillen
In celebration of AmeriCorps Week 2017 (March 4-11), Points of Light is recognizing some of the outstanding AmeriCorps members who currently serve…
Through Strategic Volunteer Engagement, KPMG and Freeport-McMoRan Promote Youth Education
There are a variety of ways companies support education initiatives across the country, from philanthropic investments and fundraising to employee engagement activities…
Rosemary Matzerath
Rosemary Matzerath has volunteered with the Literacy program for 9 years. As a result of her efforts, her students are now able…
Ching Brodsky
Ching serves as a volunteer tutor with the Literacy Program at The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz. Twice a week she works with a student…
Judy Jarman
The Minnesota Children’s Museum is honored to have Judy Jarman as one of its most outstanding, kind, and dependable volunteers. Since 2009, Judy…