Amanda Knowles
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Paying it Forward: Refugee Physician Invests in Youth, Giving Back to a Community That Invested in Him
Employee Spotlight: Defying Statistics to Become an Agent of Change for Youth
How DTE Energy is Reviving the Skilled Trades in Detroit
Here I Am: Reflecting on Service Unites 2018 with Repair the World
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Dwight Howard
Long recognized for his incredible talent, the NBA’s Dwight Howard shines both on and off the court. An NBA Community Assist Award…
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and Capt. Mark Kelly Honored for a Lifetime of Service
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Actor, Activist Jesse Williams Honored for His Work Highlighting Injustice, Systemic Inequalities
Actor, director and producer Jesse Williams is well known for his work on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” but gained international renown for his 2016…
‘ICU Grandpa’ Shares Comfort, Hugs with Babies Who Need A Little Extra Love
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‘ICU Grandpa’ Shares Comfort, Hugs with Babies Who Need A Little Extra Love
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With Mentari, Human Trafficking Survivor Helps Victims Emerge from the Darkness into the Light
Women of Worth: Recognizing Those Who Make a Beautiful Difference in Their Communities
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With the unPrison Project, Woman Born in Prison Brings Hope, Life Skills to Incarcerated Girls and Women
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Focused on Families and At-Risk Youth, Community Group Finds Innovative Ways to Fight Hunger
8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program
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Cambodian Refugee and Doctor Volunteers Supporting Veterans, Low-Income Patients in Her Community
Clif Bar & Company: Sustaining the Environment Through Service
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First-Generation Graduate Mentors Underserved Youth for College Access and Success
Recognizing the Impact of Volunteer Service During National Volunteer Week
Teen Creates After-School Program to Combat Gender-Based Bullying, Build Confidence in Young Girls
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Teen Creates After-School Program to Combat Gender-Based Bullying, Build Confidence in Young Girls
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Teaching Youth to Believe in Their Future Through Art, Mentorship, Education and Service
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With Bright Blue Socks, Brothers Team Up to Help Save the Blue-Footed Booby
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Social Entrepreneur Helps Women Discover Their Power Through Self-Defense and Leadership Training
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Longtime Volunteers Help People in Need Make Houses into Homes
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Veteran Sets Out to Educate, Empower Fellow Vets and Entrepreneurs to Find Business Success
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With the Validation Project, Teen Empowers Youth to Speak Up, Take Action
Tackling Hunger One Meal at a Time: How Food Lion and General Mills are Fighting Food Insecurity
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With Bars of Soap, Human Trafficking Survivor Spreads Message of Hope – and Help – to Victims
Top 5 Reasons for Businesses to Attend the Service Unites Conference
Top 5 Reasons for Nonprofits to Attend the Service Unites Conference
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Teagan Stedman
When Teagan Stedman was 8 years old, he watched a friend battle cancer. Teagan wanted to do something to help, but struggled…
How to Do Good on Good Deeds Day
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Using Pageant and Fashion Show Experience, Teens Launch ‘I Strut for Autism’ Awareness Movement
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Building a Culture of Service, Marlins Exec Leads Team of Volunteers With ‘Marlins Ayudan’ Community Initiative
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Turning Her Pain into Purpose, Youth Advocate Works to Give a Voice to the Voiceless
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Inspired by a Family Value of Giving Back, Teen Leads Foundation to Empower At-Risk Girls
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Nursing Home Volunteers Bring Joy to Residents and Build Lasting Friendships
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Eagle Scout Launches Statewide Initiative to Give Foster Kids Hope and a Bag of Their Own
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Family Serves Together to Build a Stronger, More Engaged Community in Their Rural California Town
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Teen Builds Friendships, Fosters Acceptance Through Inclusive Team Sports
Connecting Atlanta Volunteers with Opportunities to ‘Do Something Good,’ on MLK Day and Beyond
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Longtime Activist and Volunteer Works to Revitalize Neighborhood and Create a ‘Beloved Community’
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Boxing Champ Turns Gym into a Safe Space for At-Risk Chicago Youth
Make a New Year’s Resolution Your Company Can Keep in 2018
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Silicon Valley Teen Helps Bridge Digital Divide with Equal Access to Technology
How Volunteer Organizations Across the Globe are Fighting Hunger, Providing Warmth During Cold Winter Months
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Alaska Mom Seeks to Raise Awareness and Support Families Living with Kabuki Syndrome
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Robotics Champion Siblings Seek to Implement STEM Programs in More Schools
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Legally Blind Girl Raises Awareness, Funds to Provide Resources for Visually Impaired Children
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Family of Volunteers are a Bright Light in Their Storm-Darkened Puerto Rico Community
The Call of a Global Movement on International Volunteer Day
Call of A Global Movement: Tapping Into the Spirit of Service in the Volunteer State
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Sociology Professor Helps Students Bridge the Generation Gap With Service
Call of a Global Movement: Empowering Volunteers to Solve Social Challenges in Brazil
Call of a Global Movement: Helping Millennials Build Community Through Volunteerism
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With Growing Community Garden Initiative, Teen Tackles Hunger and Obesity in Missouri
Call of a Global Movement: Engaging Citizens as Changemakers in France
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For This Family, Making Time to Volunteer Means Making Time to Spend Together
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Siblings Create Online Platform to Help Kids with Learning Differences Discover the Joy of Reading
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Veteran and Civil Right Activist Builds on MLK’s “Beloved Community” Through Service
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How a Data Engineer Used Tech Skills to Help Rescue 35,000 Disaster Victims
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Combining Her Passions, Volunteer Helps Connect Vets with Companion Pets
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Military Wife Helps Strengthen Family Foundation for Veteran Community After Husband’s Traumatic Brain Injury
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Puerto Rico Native Organizes Hurricane Relief Effort for Residents of His Former Island Home
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Volunteer Helps Build Community, One Cup of Coffee at a Time
Employee Spotlight: How a New Orleans Native Found Her Calling in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Building a Stronger Community by Connecting Residents with Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Travels to Disaster-Affected Areas to Rescue Animals, Reunite Them With Their Owners
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Loukoumi the Lamb Inspires a Good Deeds Movement, Encouraging Children to Make A Difference
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Heart and Sole: Martial Arts Teacher Rallies Community to Collect Shoes and Rain Boots for Kids in Need
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During Hurricane Harvey, He Helped Shelter Residents Survive the Night Until Help Arrived
As Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico face the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Points of Light is honoring everyday citizens…
Points of Light Tribute: Honoring Extraordinary Individuals Who Take Action to Improve the World
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After Hurricane Harvey, Houston Wedding Planner Coordinates Recovery Effort Powered by Volunteers
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Veteran Leads Platoon of Volunteers in Hurricane Irma Prep and Recovery Work
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South Florida Resident Uses Tech Skills to Support Harvey, Irma Relief Efforts
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Ismaili Muslim Leader Gathers 2,500 Volunteers for Hurricane Harvey Response
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Actress Advocates for Diabetes Awareness, Health Care and Research
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Come Together to Repair Homes, Build Community Spirit
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Houston Resident Uses Volunteer Coordination Experience, Tech Skills to Help After Hurricane Harvey
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5,000 University of Pittsburgh Volunteers Make A Difference in the Surrounding Community
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Limb Loss Support Group Collects Socks for the Homeless to Help Prevent Frostbite and Amputations
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Garden Pool Volunteers Stock Public “Seed Library” to Promote Food Sustainability
How Will You Make A Difference on Make a Difference Day?
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In Memory of Yeardley Love, Family Seeks to Educate Young Adults on Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse
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150 Volunteers Bag 37,000 Pounds of Potatoes to Help Hungry Families
Once You’ve Worn the AmeriCorps ‘A,’ You’re Always Ready to Answer the Call
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Across Differences, 500 Volunteers Unite to Build Homes for the Homeless
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Millennial Uses Technology to Connect Students, Communities Across the Globe
The Critical Role of Volunteers in Hurricane-Affected Communities
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With Support from Local Businesses, Community Volunteers Create a Center for Seniors and Veterans
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Hundreds of Students and Community Members Join Forces to Do Good in San Luis Obispo County
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With Donated Laundry Supplies and Quarters, 12-Year-Old Lightens the Load for Families in Need
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Bay Area Teen Aims to Rewrite the Story of Underprivileged Youth Through Literacy
Employee Spotlight: Fighting Dirty for St. Jude in Battle Against Childhood Cancer
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Mother of Cancer Survivor Creates “Comfort Kits” to Help Parents Get Through the First Hospital Stay
How the Service Enterprise Initiative Drives Nonprofit Capacity Building
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Mesa Residents Come Together to Keep Their Community Clean, Vibrant and Beautiful
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Helping Wounded Veterans and Their Caregivers Find Support and Healing
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Kaitlyn Martinez
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Great Schools Partnership Creates a Unique Outdoor Classroom for Underserved Students at Tennessee Elementary School
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Passion for Public Health and Commitment to Service Helps One Volunteer Find Her Fit
How to Help Communities Affected by Hurricane Harvey
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Friendship Inspires One Girl to ‘Light Up the World’ for SMA Awareness
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Frontline Families AmeriCorps Member Serves Veterans, Promotes Fire Safety in Her Community
Take a Stand for Service with Points of Light and Voices for National Service
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NFL Safety Michael Thomas Follows Lifelong Commitment to Give Back and Create Change
Power of Pro Bono Collaboration Helps NGOs in Hungary Unlock Full Potential
Using Employees’ Skills, Toyota Financial Services and UnitedHealth Group Build Stronger Communities
Delivering on Our Commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative
Corporate Service Council Asia Meeting: A New Era of Corporate Engagement
How You Can Help Fight Childhood Hunger This Summer
HandsOn Hong Kong Launches Social Enterprise to Employ People with Disabilities
Employee Volunteers Demonstrate Fidelity’s Commitment to Education and Service
The Power of Volunteers: Rebuilding Flint
10 Reasons to Attend the 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service
From Food Drives to Disaster Relief, Outstanding Make a Difference Day Volunteers Awarded Grants to Make Change
Daily Point of Light and Women of Worth Honoree Named to Time ‘100 Most Influential People’
6 Ways to Do Good for the Environment Through Civic Engagement
A Recipe for Taking Action Against Hunger
National Volunteer Week Celebrates Individual Changemakers and the History of Service
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Tired of Food Going to Waste, She Created an App So We Can Waste Less and Feed More
Songs and Stories with a Purpose – What’s Yours?
Women Making History, Building Stronger Communities and Changing Lives
ServiceWorks Graduate Goes from Hollywood to the White House
Help, Hope, and the Power of One Tweet in Brussels
5 Ways to Spring into Volunteering
Forget Veggies! Science Shows Volunteering Is Healthier