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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…
Georgia Woman Empowers Girls to Embrace Their “Flyness”
Cierra “Fly” Bobo is the founder and executive director of Fly Life Inc., a nonprofit with a mission to empower girls in…
Through ServiceWorks Program, Citi Employee Finds the Perfect Opportunity to Serve
Robert McGhee, vice president of community development at Citi, has been a part of the Chicago banking community for more than two…
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…
