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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04-17-14
Points of Light announced recently its 2014 Leadership Partners, companies whose investments in social responsibility advance Points of Light’s mission to mobilize ...
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03-31-14
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps, and
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01-29-14
As part of its complete redesign of the popular All for Good volunteer marketplace, Points of Light today unveiled a critical advance in the staffing of volunteer-based recovery efforts after disasters.
The new disaster portal, fou...
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01-27-14
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator today announced it will invest $50,000 each in Kindoma and IDignity, two startups – on...
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12-09-13
Verified Volunteers, the first-of-its-kind platform for volunteer background screening, and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, today announced a groundbreaking new partnership to make vetting volunteers faster, easier and less costly for nonprofits a...
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12-05-13
Civic engagement is on the rise in corporate America, according to the results of the 2013 Civic 50 survey published today by Bloomberg. More businesses are giving...
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11-07-13
Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service, and
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10-16-13
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today the 15 startups selected to participate in its third round. The innovative program and investment fund, with founding support from
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10-16-13
Michigan teacher Karrie Marciniak’s BIG idea has been awarded a $5,000 grant as the Grand Prize Winner of the 2013 “BE BIG in Your Community Contest,” a signature program of the ongoing Clifford The Big Red Dog®
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09-09-13
To commemorate the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, Points of Light is supporting thousands of individuals nationwide in servi...