Points of Light

We have global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving.

Earthquake Relief in Chile and Haiti

As with the earthquake in Haiti, the immediate need in Chile is for donations to established organizations experienced in overseas disaster relief. For both countries, the recovery and restoration effort...

National AmeriCorps Week 2010

Are you ready? National AmeriCorps Week 2010 is poised to be bigger and better than ever! It's the 15th anniversary of AmeriCorps, and May 8-15 is a time to recognize and celebrate those who have served in, staffed or managed an AmeriCorps program and those organizations...

Betsy Beckmann

Daily Point Of Light

Facts About American Volunteerism

Advocacy and Policy

The number of Americans engaged in service has increased significantly since President George H.W. Bush sparked the Points of Light movement. View this report to see the data and changes in the numbers of volunteers and different causes people have volunteered for during the past 20 years. This information provides a snapshot of changes in volunteerism trends from 1989 until today.

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It's those small moments that make you realize that although your year of service seems like a small thing, it means a great deal in the grand scheme of things

Tiffany Turner
WNY AmeriCorps