Points of Light
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
President Barack Obama Joins Former President George H.W. Bush to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the "Points of Light" Volunteer Legacy and Extend the Call of Service to the Nation
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
HandsOn Network Celebrates Volunteers, Military Families Celebrated at Film Premiere
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
Points of Light Institute Continues Partnership with L'Oreal Paris for Fourth Annual Women of Worth Initiative
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
Points of Light Institute Honors Corporate America's Renewed Call to Service
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
Nation's Volunteer Leaders Gather in San Francisco to Launch New Era of Service
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
President Obama's Budget Includes 10 Million Dollars to Volunteer Generation Fund
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
HandsOn Network and PGA TOUR Announce Multi-Faceted Relationship
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
President Barack Obama Signs Historic Volunteerism Act into Law
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
Volunteerism Surges with National Volunteer Week 2009
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
Serve America Act Passes in The U.S Senate: Generates More Opportunities to Volunteer and Serve
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 ...