Daily Point of Light
Creating a World Where No One Sits on the Sidelines
The world is full of heroes — individuals with a desire to help, nonprofits identifying needs, corporations with resources — but it's not always easy to bring them together. Points of Light sits at the intersection of these three audiences and with our Global Network, we help forge new connections, inspiring and accelerating people-powered change in communities around the world to solve society's toughest issues.
Equipping Hundreds of Nonprofits
We work with nonprofits, sharing insights, innovations and training to better facilitate action among partners and volunteers.
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Engaging Community-Minded Corporations
We partner with leading companies to share best practices, and set the standard for corporate volunteerism and the way businesses engage in their communities.
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Empowering Millions of Volunteers
We inspire and equip individuals and families to be a force that transforms the world, connecting them with opportunities to serve and recognizing their efforts.
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We believe we’re on the cusp of a new era, the Civic Century, where people will be the driving force of change. And we know individuals are taking action in many ways, and that doing good comes in many forms. Points of Light’s Civic Circle is a framework that represents your power to lead, lend support and take action for causes you care about. Combine various elements to advance an issue or solve a problem in multiple ways. It’s your system for changing systems.
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New York Volunteer Keeps her Community Warm by Running Annual Coat Drives
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Volunteer Unites Community to Protect Neighborhoods from California Wildfires
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Husband & Wife Volunteer to Share Positivity and “HOPE Worldwide”
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Former Social Worker Keeps Her Family’s Legacy of Service Alive
The Points of Light Global Network
The Points of Light Global Network includes innovative volunteer-mobilizing organizations who serve more than 177 affiliates across 38 countries around the world. Together we offer creative, impactful and inspiring ways for people to take action and engage in their communities. See the difference we make.
DAILY POINT OF LIGHT AWARD
Honor The Volunteers Who Brighten Our World
We recognize individuals and families who give their time, talent, voice and resources to make a difference in their communities. Through their extraordinary work, these points of light demonstrate the power of individuals to spark change and improve the world.
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When you give to Points of Light, you support the vision of millions of individuals and organizations across the globe helping to solve society’s greatest challenges through volunteer service.
