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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01-15-15
First Book and Points of Light Open Call for Nominations to Recognize Exceptional Literacy Volunteers
First Book and Points of Light today announced a call for nominations for an award aimed at celebrating the impact of volunteers advancing literacy in communities across the nation. Five exemplary volunteers will each receive a Daily Point of Light Award recognizing their success helpi...
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07-31-14
Grammy Award-Winning Poet J. Ivy Helps Launch ServiceWorks, a 10-City Initiative to Help 25,000 Underserved Young Adults Develop Skills for College, Careers
Abe Sierra grew up in Boston, with few resources and fewer role models. He dropped out of high school but eventually got his GED and joined City Year a...
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06-30-14
Points of Light Civic Accelerator Invests $50,000 Each in Two Startups: Piggybackr and Project SYNCERE
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator will invest $50,000 each in Piggybackr and Project SYNCERE, one for-profit and one nonprofit startup selected by their social enterprise peers.
The Civic Accelerator is the first acceler...
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06-23-14
Points of Light Announces 10 Host Sites Chosen to Execute Nationwide ServiceWorks Program
Points of Light, one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to volunteer service, today announced the 10 organizations chosen to execute its ServiceWorks program. ServiceWorks is a three-year, nationwide initiative that will use community engagement and volunteer service to help underserv...
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06-18-14
Atlanta-Area Bank of America Employee Receives Daily Point of Light Award
Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service, has honored Donna Mahon with the Daily Point of Light Award. This award, founded by former President George H. W. Bush, celebrates in...
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06-17-14
Points of Light Recognizes The Advisory Board Company and UnitedHealth Group for Employee Volunteer Programs
At the 2014 Conference on Volunteering and Service yesterday, Points of Light honored The Advisory Board Company, a Washington, D.C.-based research and consulting firm, and UnitedHealth Group, a global health care company, for their outstanding employee volunteer programs.
Both companies r...
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06-17-14
Volunteer Service Organizations Awarded $100,000 in Grants at Conference on Volunteering and Service
Volunteer service organizations from across America are leaving Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service this week with $100,000 to implement innovative, high-impact programs, thanks to an ongoing commitment to volunteer service by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Four volunteer or...
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06-17-14
Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service Unites Thousands in Atlanta to Celebrate and Shape the Future of Volunteerism
Thousands of leaders from the nonprofit, corporate and civic sectors convened to kick off the 2014 Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service today, coming together to celebrate and shape the future of volunteerism. The Conference runs through June 18 at the Georgia W...
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06-03-14
Points of Light, Bloomberg LP Search for The Civic 50 - The 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
Points of Light, in partnership with Bloomberg LP, announced today the launch of its annual survey, The Civic 50, which names and honors the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation each year.
Through benchmarking and sharing the best practices of community engagement,
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05-05-14
Six Youth Named as Hasbro Community Action Heroes for Exceptional Service, Leadership and Advocacy in Their Local and Global Communities
This week, generationOn, the youth enterprise of Points of Light, and branded play company Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) will honor six inspiring young people as Hasbro Community Action Heroes for their extraordinary achievements in community service. The six young service leaders, who have created ...
