The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Celebration

On Sept. 28, we'll celebrate the transformative power of service and civic engagement, and will honor four incredible individuals including Hugh Evans, Francine A. LeFrak, Dr. Ala Stanford and Bryan Stevenson.

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Civic Life Today: Donate

Points of Light's digital magazine, Civic Life Today, launched it's latest issue: Donate. This magazine thoughtfully helps individuals understand the power of their donations, but also how to approach donating with a critical lens to have the greatest impact.

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Get Involved

We live in extraordinary times, and the challenges facing our world have never seemed greater or more complex.

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Creating the World's Largest Volunteer Community

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 and our global network help forge new connections, inspiring and accelerating people-powered change in communities around the world. We believe everyone has the power to create change. Every action, no matter how small, is significant.

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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The Points of Light Global Network

The Points of Light Global Network includes innovative volunteer-mobilizing organizations who serve more than 177 affiliates across 37 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.

16

Million

Hours of Volunteer Service Each Year

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$482

Million

Annual Dollar Value of Volunteer Hours

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5

Million

People Engaged Per Year

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38

Countries

Served by the Points of Light Global Network

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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.