Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most.
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09-11-09
On Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, President Barack Obama will join former President George H. W. Bush to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the vision of a thousand "Points of Light," which catalyzed the modern volunteer service movement by hosting a presidential forum on community...
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08-12-09
LOS ANGELES, August 12 /CSRwire/ - Though celebrities will be in attendance, volunteers and military families will be the real stars at Laemmle's Music Hall 3 from August 14 to August 20.
THE WAY WE GET BY, an inspirational film that sho...
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07-08-09
ATLANTA, GA. - July 8, 2009 - In continuing its longstanding relationship with L’Oréal Paris, Points of Light Institute announces that for the fourth year in a row, it is working with the company during its annual search for Women of Worth. The awards program honors women wh...
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06-24-09
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - June 24, 2009 - During this momentous time in history when heightened awareness about service and volunteerism is inciting everyday people to take action in their communities, corporations are also encouraging their employees to become catalysts for chan...
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06-16-09
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 16, 2009 - As the economic downturn drives up social needs and spurs an outpouring of volunteering, organizers of the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service say this year's gathering will be a watershed event in the growing movement to...
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05-08-09
ATLANTA - May 7, 2009 - President Obama just announced his full budget for fiscal year 2010, and 10 million dollars is proposed to support the Volunteer Generation Fund, an important first step in growing and strengthening our nation's volunteer infrastructure, and an integr...
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05-06-09
ATLANTA, GA. - May 6, 2009 - HandsOn Network today announced an alignment with the PGA TOUR that will leverage the volunteerism, philanthropic and community improvement priorities and assets of both organizations. As two "volunteer forces," the TOUR and HandsOn will ...
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04-22-09
ATLANTA, GA. - April 21, 2009 - Today, President Barack Obama signed into law the historic Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, heralding the next phase in the nation’s renewed call to service. With the signing, America’s local, regional and national service programs and non...
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04-17-09
ATLANTA, GA. - April 17, 2009 - National Volunteer Week is April 19-25 and according to Points of Light Institute CEO Michelle Nunn, this year, the week takes on special significance with the expected signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act by President Bar...
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03-28-09
ATLANTA, GA. - March 27, 2009 - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Serve America Act, led by Senators Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT), by a majority of 79. The bill unanimously amended and titled by all senators as the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, will ...