Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Paridhi Latawa. Read her story and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. It was a combination of experiences that changed Paridhi Latawa’s perspective on how to best . . .
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in Cell-Ed (Palo Alto, California), a for-profit enterprise, and STEM NOLA (New Orleans), a nonprofit enterprise. Both ventures are focused on bridging the digital divide and filling the . . .
Cierra “Fly” Bobo is the founder and executive director of Fly Life Inc., a nonprofit with a mission to empower girls in low-income communities through after-school programs and mentorship. She has pledged to change the outlook for the girls she . . .
To Dedric Dennist, a 39-year-old electrical engineer in Bloomington, Indiana, mentoring young people is a commitment fueled not so much by the need to give back as it is his by passion for paying forward. “I guess I really don’t . . .
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in New York On Tech and PYT Funds – one nonprofit and one for-profit startup. Both are creating greater opportunities for all to succeed in the digital economy by launching new models . . .
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator – the first national accelerator dedicated to investing in civic ventures – announced today the 13 ventures selected to participate in its Spring 2016 program. This will be the seventh cohort of the Civic Accelerator since . . .
The Joy Maker Challenge "gave us the perfect means to donate new toys to needy children by using the two resources we can afford – time and talent,” said North Carolina teacher Renee Halpin of the campaign run by generationOn . . .
We are pleased to have an incredible lineup of speakers at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service this June. Attendees will have multiple opportunities to join important dialogues with key influencers, innovative thinkers and other leaders making an impact . . .
LaQuisha Hall is currently a Professor of Literacy at Knowledge Achievement Success Academy: College Prep. She especially likes being a teacher because she works with youth as it allows her the opportunity to mentor and maintain relationships with her students. . . .
LaQuisha Hall is currently a Professor of Literacy at Knowledge Achievement Success Academy: College Prep. She especially likes being a teacher because has the opportunity to mentor and maintain relationships with her students. LaQuisha’s proudest accomplishment is completing the first . . .