November 2009




Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., has created a $1 million scholarship program exclusively for AmeriCorps alumni and staff. This National Service Scholarship Program is designed to honor those who have served their country and community by allowing them to continue their education.



Points of Light Institute is pleased to announce that Ayesha Khanna is the new president of the Civic Incubator.



Leadership Georgia honored Points of Light Institute CEO Michelle Nunn with the E. Dale Threadgill Community Service Award on November 13, 2009. Nunn was recognized by the leadership program for her outstanding efforts in the service sector.

The award is presented annually to a Leadership Georgia member who has applied the principles from the program in his or her community. The award was first presented in 2004, and past recipients include Georgia State Representative Amy Carter and Lisa M. Borders.



The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) iParticipate Campaign in October was an unprecedented effort to bring service to life through entertainment and popular culture.



Make plans now to attend the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, the world's largest gathering of volunteer leaders, June 28-30, 2010, in New York City as service takes center stage. Come to the city that never sleeps in the Empire State as we take service and volunteering to the next level!