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  • October 23, 2026 | Cedar Park, TX

    Teen Founder Takes Hot Car Safety From Backseat to City Hall

    Sailee stands in front of a Hays County EMS vehicle on the set of a heatstroke awareness PSA in Kyle, Texas./ Courtesy Sailee Raja Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Sailee Raja. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer…

    Teen Founder Takes Hot Car Safety From Backseat to City Hall
  • October 22, 2026 | Chicago, IL

    GIVING STRESSED FAMILIES ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT 

    CARRIE MEGHIE, CO-FOUNDER OF THE JACKSON CHANCE FOUNDATION, SPEAKS AT THE PODIUM AT THE ORGANIZATION’S ANNUAL PING PONG BALL. /COURTESY CARRIE MEGHIE Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Carrie Meghie. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a…

    GIVING STRESSED FAMILIES ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT 
  • October 21, 2026 | Long Grove, IL

    Student Baker Serves Up Sweet Support for Her Community

    Elisa Lei, founder and president of Charity Treats, turns her love of baking into homemade desserts for hospitals, shelters, and first responders across Chicagoland. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Elisa Lei. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a…

    Student Baker Serves Up Sweet Support for Her Community
  • October 20, 2026 | Hartford, WI

    Lived Experience Leads to Action 

    Working at nonprofits and volunteering as a board member for Washington County Foster Closet and the Homeless Services Coalition of Dane County, as well as serving as a crisis hotline counselor, give Jasmyne joy and purpose. Meet Daily Point of…

    Lived Experience Leads to Action 
  • October 19, 2026 | New York, NY

    Turning Youth Silence Into Civic Action Across 17 Countries 

    Yu Hei Ip helps young volunteers find their voice and grow into civic leaders through Voluntas Juvenium. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Yu Hei Ip. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.  When…

    Turning Youth Silence Into Civic Action Across 17 Countries 
  • October 16, 2026 | Matthews, NC

    HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS KNOW THEIR RIGHTS 

    NIAM KATHROTIA (RIGHT) JOINS COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PARTNERS AT A NORTH CAROLINA ASIAN AMERICANS TOGETHER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EVENT. /COURTESY NIAM KATHROTIA Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Niam Kathrotia. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer…

    HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS KNOW THEIR RIGHTS 
  • October 15, 2026 | Carrollton, TX

    Student Volunteers Rally to Give Local Kids a Ready-to-Learn Start 

    Megha Pillai, co-founder and Chief Marketing officer of DFW Tools4Schools Foundation, helps make sure local students start the school year with the supplies they need. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Megha Pillai. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as…

    Student Volunteers Rally to Give Local Kids a Ready-to-Learn Start 
  • October 14, 2026 | Highland Park, IL

    Knowledge That Saves Lives 

    Sumner (middle), community members and volunteers assemble Hope Kits, packing each kit with the supplies needed to respond to a bleeding emergency. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Sumner Silver. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family…

    Knowledge That Saves Lives 
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