“Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.” That is the mission of the Girl Scouts of America. Jo Blackburn, a dedicated volunteer for the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council in Texas . . .
“Consumers want the companies, the brands they are loyal to, to be agents of purpose,” said Points of Light CEO, Tracy Hoover, as she opened the Business Track at the 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service, celebrating corporate changemakers who . . .
When 89-year-old Lorie Mayer looks around the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, she sees not only the hundreds of mementos and artifacts that she and other volunteers so carefully gathered and framed 15 years ago when they . . .
Kids inspiring kids… What would Adventurous Lexa do? When she was 11, Alexandra Pereira decided she wanted to do something inspiring. “I decided that I would have a platform on the importance of volunteering,” said the now-15-year-old New Jersey teen. . . .
This year’s event includes 11 diverse learning tracks with more than 100 workshops, and plenary sessions featuring inspiring leaders from the rapidly evolving field of social change—all joining attendees to celebrate volunteering and service and to highlight the impact of . . .
Grassroot volunteer efforts from across the country were recognized today during the Make A Difference Day 2016 National Awards in Washington, DC. The annual luncheon was hosted by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) in partnership . . .
When nine-year-old Rishi Sethi started a chess club at his elementary school, he got the idea to teach the game at a nearby nursing home. Buoyed by the sense of helping others, the club branched out into other local community . . .
Julie Ogden estimates that over the years, her family has taken more than 1,000 animals, most of them dogs, into their New Jersey home. Even as no-kill shelters and rescue groups have proliferated, Ogden’s fight to save endangered dogs hasn’t . . .
Fans of the Broncos, the Panthers and of service can do more than cheer to show their support. They can volunteer! Inspired by the competition, we're announcing the 2016 HandsOn Network Super Bowl Challenge.
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honorees James Bailey and Blayne Alexander. Read their story and nominate an outstanding volunteer, family or organization as a Point of Light. James Bailey (front, center) stands with Boy Scout Troop 100 leaders, scouts . . .