Americorps Thoughts on the Community Blueprint Network

I chose to work on the Community Blueprint Network and with the American Legion Auxiliary due to the target population. Growing up,…

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Support Military Families this Veterans Day With Community Blueprint

Today’s guest post is written by Barbara Van Dahlen, Founder & President of Give an Hour. Approximately 2 years ago, I joined…

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Points of Light Board Member’s Symphony of Leadership, Innovation and Community Impact

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree David Williams. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily…

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Be the Change: This Chicago Mom Engages Neighborhood Kids to Make the Community Safer and Better for Everyone

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Aisha Oliver. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily…

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Why I Volunteer in My Marine Corps Community and Why You Should Too

Today’s post is reposted from USMC Families blog by Amy Granillo. Volunteering feeds the soul.  When you help someone in need or…

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Friday Volunteer News Round Up

We are 2 weeks away from Make A Difference Day! Have you been planning your project? Find projects to volunteer with and…

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She Uses Her Background as a Child With Parents in the Military to Serve Vets and Their Families

In honor of Veterans Day, this week we're telling the stories of people making a difference for veterans in their communities. Meet…

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Veteran Finds His Way to Stability Through the Veteran Leader Corps

In honor of Veterans Day, we will be telling the stories of veterans making a difference in their communities. Meet Spirit Padilla,…

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Consider This on Memorial Day and Every Day

When My’Kah Knowlin was 10 back in 2011, she heard about the devastation in Joplin, Mo., after a tornado tore through the…

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Michelle Obama and Jill Biden Listened – Will You?

To an audience that included First Lady Michelle Obama and the vice president’s wife Jill Biden, Points of Light’s President of Programs…

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