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Why AmeriCorps Alums Should Matter to Colleges and Employers
This post is by Mary Bruce and Ben Duda, co-executive directors of AmeriCorps Alums, the only national network that connects the nearly…
Eric Friedman
You might not know Eric Friedman by name, but if you have kids, you most likely know his work. As a successful…
Tami and Jess Willadsen
Tami Willadsen and her 10-year-old daughter, Jess, both killed in a house fire last month, left a legacy of passion and kindness…
Durham Triple Play Leagues Inc.
When Pat James found out her 14-year-old son, Lathan, wasn’t going to be able to play in a baseball league in the…
Would You Do This to Help Your Neighbors?
As snowstorms give way to spring showers, we give thanks to those who stepped up during the rough winter season – like…
The Richard Family
Eight-year-old Martin Richard became a symbol of what was lost after the Boston Marathon bombings a year ago. The Dorchester, Mass., boy…
Jon Bon Jovi and Matt Lauer Have This in Common
On Make A Difference Day 2013, Oct. 26, millions of you spread out across your communities to help your neighbors by cleaning…
No College Course Can Teach This
In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, USA Weekend and Points of Light are recongizing the 2013 Make A Difference Day honorees,…
More Kids Have Books to Read Because of What This Company Did
This post is by Jackie Norris, executive director, and Yvonne Siu Turner, senior manager, corporate resources and programs, of the Points of…
Sara McClung
Sara McClung of Hazlehurst, Georgia volunteers her time to manage the Special Olympics Program in Appling County, thereby providing youth with intellectual…