, the founder of Points of Light. This day serves as a touching reminder of a life dedicated to service and the enduring legacy that continues to inspire millions across the globe.
As those who served alongside him can attest, President Bush’s commitment to service was a cornerstone of his character and a guiding principle in his presidency. He believed in the transformative power of volunteerism, recognizing that everyday individuals possess the ability to spark extraordinary change. This conviction led to the establishment of Points of Light, an organization empowering people to take action and create a better world.
The values that President Bush embodied – including integrity, empathy, respect, optimism and an unwavering belief in the human spirit – are woven into the fabric of Points of Light. They are, in fact, the driving force behind our mission to inspire, equip and mobilize individuals to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
As we celebrate this milestone of President Bush’s 100th birthday, we are reminded of the immense progress that has been made, but also of the work that still lies ahead. Today, the need for volunteerism is greater than ever, and it is in this spirit that we recommit ourselves to President Bush’s vision.
Points of Light’s Tribute to President Bush’s Legacy of Service
This year’s Points of Light Conference is taking place in President Bush’s hometown of Houston, serves as a fitting tribute to his remarkable life and legacy. As part of this celebration, we are honoring a
awardee each day, highlighting individuals and organizations who exemplify the values that President Bush held dear.
The Daily Point of Light program, a pillar of the organization, recognizes the extraordinary efforts of everyday heroes who are making a difference in their communities. By showcasing their stories, we hope to inspire others to join this movement of service and create a brighter future for all.
Highlights from the Daily Point of Light Program
In fiscal year 2023:
572 Daily Point of Light Award nominations were received
260 Daily Point of Light Awards were given
43% of DPOLs were under 18 years old
11% of DPOLs were over 65 years old
California had the most DPOLs of any state
Texas was the state with the second most DPOLs awarded
Health, Hunger & Well-being was the most supported cause area by DPOLs
Your Invitation to Join the Movement
On this centennial birthday, we invite you to honor President George H.W. Bush’s legacy by taking action. Whether it’s volunteering your time, supporting a cause you care about through donating or simply spreading the word about the power of service, every contribution makes a difference.
If you’re ready to lend your time and talent to a cause you care about, you can search the
database to discover volunteer opportunities near you or to find a virtual opportunity you can complete from home. And if you know of someone who deserves to be celebrated for the positive impact they’re making, consider nominating them as a
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Together, we can carry on President Bush’s legacy and ensure that his vision of a more compassionate and just society continues to shine brightly for generations to come.
2023 The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Recap
Points of Light held its fifth annual celebration of
on October 26, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., to honor the legacy of President George H.W. Bush and the 2023 honorees Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Condoleezza Rice, Robert F. Smith and Rebecca and Christyn Taylor, as individuals who are driving significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions and words. These honorees and their work are lighting the path for other points of light.
“To our outstanding honorees, thank you for all you do to transform the lives of countless others,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO of Points of Light. “You’re a trailblazer inspiring others to do the same.”
The 2023 Honorees
Each year, Points of Light recognizes individuals who are committed to outstanding work in the realm of civic engagement in their communities and beyond. This year, we honored six people who embody service to and engagement with causes they care about.
“The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards honor our 41st President and celebrate the power of civic engagement to bridge divides, increase civic participation and change the world. These awards honor extraordinary people who demonstrate sustained civic leadership and create significant impact. Like our founder, President George H.W. Bush, our honorees have integrity, empathy, respect, optimism, conviction in the face of opposition and belief in the power of the human spirit and use these traits to inspire others to crate change in their communities.”
— Jennifer Sirangelo, President & CEO, Points of Light
, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is the lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys and longtime supporter of environmental and educational causes. Jacquelyne Love is a businesswoman, accomplished philanthropist, interior designer and fashion designer.
“Being a part of something that’s bigger than all of us. Giving collectively is bigger than all of us,” said Jacquelyne. “It’s time, talent, treasure, with a desire to love that will bring us together, and with that we can conquer any negativity and any and all adversity.”
“We’re just honored to endorse, help, promote the Points of Light Foundation and all it does with so many millions of people around the world,” said Mike.
is the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and a Senior Fellow on Public Policy. From January 2005 to January 2009, Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first Black woman to hold the post.
“It’s that spirit of volunteerism. It’s that spirit of just trying to do good that is really the essence of America and what has made this country great,” said Rice. “President George H.W. Bush called them ‘points of light.’”
is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista). Vista is a leading global investment firm that exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. He is proud to serve as the founding director and President of Fund II Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting Black American culture and safeguarding human rights.
“As I think about this award, I think about, ‘What is a Point of Light?’ I grew up in Denver, Colorado, in what is described as the ‘other America.’ It’s an America where I felt loved every day,” said Smith. “I lived in a beloved community, where people cared about me and the children in our community. And, yes, I have to say my mother was a great inspiration… When I think about the points of light, she being one, there were thousands of points of light in that beloved community.”
founded Rebecca’s Wish, a 501(c)3 nonprofit called designed to support children with pediatric pancreatitis, after being diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis at age 7. Her mother, Christyn, serves as president of the nonprofit, which has raised over $3,000,000 to date, and has started programs to support countless children around the United States.
“Our meaning and purpose through Rebecca’s disease became Rebecca’s Wish. It became the children we were helping. They became our meaning and purpose. They became the light that we were going toward, and their focus and their healing became our point of light,” said Christyn. “
“I want to thank you all for the incredible joy this award has brought me,” said Rebecca. “To show our beautiful patients that they, too, can make a difference. And that they are worthy of a real and meaningful life.”
The Co-Chairs and Host
Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama graciously served as Honorary Co-Chairs of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award Celebration. The ceremony was hosted by Emmy
®
Award nominated actor and producer John Stamos.
The Entertainment
The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards featured exciting performances by The Beach Boys, LOCASH, Richard Marx and Fernando Varela.
Additional Honorees
In addition to this year’s honorees, The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards also recognizes individuals as
Maurice Greenberg Leads Organization to Support Initiatives Across the Globe
The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards took place on October 24, 2022. This event, our fourth annual celebration, honored individuals who are driving measurable and sustained change in their communities and beyond. One of this year’s honorees is Maurice R. “Hank” Greenberg, chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies, a global insurance and investment organization founded by Cornelius Vander Starr in 1919 in Shanghai, China. A decorated United States Army veteran, he served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict, rising to the rank of Captain and serving as a company commander. Now, his efforts are focused on the business and philanthropic sectors.
Mr. Greenberg retired as Chairman and CEO of American International Group (AIG), which became the first fully licensed foreign insurance company in China. Under his nearly 40 years of leadership, AIG grew from an initial market value of $300 million to $180 billion, becoming the largest insurance company in the world.
Currently, he serves as chair of The Starr Foundation, a philanthropic organization initially funded by Cornelius Vander Starr’s estate. The Starr Foundation has now grown to become one of the largest private foundations in the United States, awarding more than $3.8 billion in grants worldwide to a wide variety of academic, medical, cultural and public policy organizations around the world.
Among his numerous appointments, Mr. Greenberg also served as vice chairman of the National Committee on United States-China Relations, honorary vice chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations and as a member of the Board of the US-China Business Council.
In 1990, he was appointed by Zhu Rongji as Shanghai’s first chairman of the International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council (IBLAC). Greenberg has been named an honorary citizen of Shanghai and was appointed as a Senior Economic Advisor to the Beijing Municipal Government.
Mr. Greenberg holds many awards, having been presented with the Friendship Medal for Contribution to China’s Reform by President Xi Jinping in 2018 – one of only two Americans among 10 foreign leaders to receive this honor.
We’re thrilled to celebrate Maurice R. “Hank” Greenberg and his powerful examples of leadership this year as one of our 2022 honorees of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards.
The George H.W. Bush Awards Celebration of 2022 was All About Legacy
Points of Light held its fourth annual celebration of
Andrés had the opportunity to accept his award in person with an inspiring acceptance speech that paid tribute to the many hands it takes to make a vision like World Central Kitchen come to life. Jeff Greenberg,
chair and CEO, Aquiline Capital Partners LLC,
accepted on his father’s behalf, and talked about his father’s legacy of service in all of his roles, from decorated United States Army veteran to philanthropist to Chairman and CEO.
The Co-Chairs
The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards brings a long-standing presidential legacy, as Points of Light was founded by President George H.W. Bush himself. Former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama once again served as honorary co-chairs of the event, with Barbara Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Lauren Bush Lauren, Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Wendy Stapleton and Andy and Marie Unanue serving as co-chairs for this year’s in-person event. Linsey Davis, ABC News anchor and correspondent, was the emcee.
The Entertainment
The evening featured a beautiful performance by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer duo, Branford Marsalis with Joey Calderazzo. Ukrainian singer and 2022 Grammy performer Mika Newton wowed the audience with her voice and moving performance.
Everyday Inspiration
Andrés and Greenberg weren’t the only individuals honored during the evening. Each year,
celebrates acts of service, kindness and civic engagement by individuals who create change in communities around the world. At The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards this year, 20 of these individuals were honored as
The event is an annual fundraiser for Points of Light and the 2022 proceeds will continue to support our mission of inspiring, equipping and mobilizing people to take action that changes the world.
It was an inspiring evening of celebration, recognizing extraordinary acts of civic engagement and impactful individuals at this year’s The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards. Check out
The fourth annual celebration ofThe George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards honored incredibly inspiring individuals who are making sizable impacts on their communities and in the world.
José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator and humanitarian. He was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in both 2012 and 2018 and awarded the 2015 National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama.
As the chef/owner of the award-winning José Andrés Group, Andrés has been a pioneer of Spanish tapas in the United States and is also known for his groundbreaking avant-garde cuisine. Recently launched in 2021, José Andrés Media specializes in television, books, podcasts, and digital content with a focus on food- and culture-related stories. As a naturalized citizen originally from Spain, Andrés has also been a tireless advocate for immigration reform.
Andrés’ nonprofit,World Central Kitchen, has provided essential goods and services in the realm of disaster relief. FollowingHurricane Ian, the organization provided more than 800,000 meals in just the two weeks to the people of Florida. The team has continued to provide meals to people in crisis on six different continents, including responding to the war in Ukraine by providing hundreds of millions of meals to displaced people.
World Central Kitchen has also partnered with thousands of restaurants, farmers and community leaders around the country to combat food and nutrition insecurity, laying the groundwork for smarter national food policy.
Points of Light is proud to recognize Andrés as a changemaker who is driving significant and sustained impact through his efforts.
3 Ways to Remember Loved Ones Through Civic Acts
June 12 is the birthday of our founder, President George H.W. Bush, and June 8 marks former first lady Barbara Bush’s birthday. While the president, a generous, community-focused and highly influential leader, passed away in 2018, each year we commemorate his birthday and shine a light on his vision of civic engagement by offering key ways you can contribute to your own community.
President Bush believed in the power of many working together to create change and help better the world. He advocated for individuals to unite, knowing that many “points of light” contributing their time, talent and resources had the power to make a massive impact and create a ripple effect that spans the globe.
This year, Points of Light is celebrating the second annual George and Barbara Bush Day of Service to commemorate both of their birthdays and honor their lifelong commitment to public service.
Today we’re offering three ways that you can remember loved ones and honor their legacy through your own acts of civic engagement.
“We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a thousand points of light… we all have something to give.”
— President George H.W. Bush, Founder Of Points Of Light
Volunteer: Host Your Own Day of Service
Whether you choose to organize a food drive on a deceased loved one’s birthday or host a community clean-up on the first day of their favorite season, you can call your fellow community members together to maximize your impact through a day of service.
You might opt to name the event after the name of your loved one or conduct the volunteer opportunity at their favorite place. In these meaningful ways, you can carry on their legacy through encouraging your community to get involved in volunteering.
Donate: Contribute to Their Favorite Cause
Was your loved one an avid bird-watcher? Make a financial donation to a wildlife refuge or conservation society. Were they the top chef in your family? Consider contributing non-perishables to your local food pantry.
Perhaps they were active in volunteering themselves and spent time focusing their time and effort on a particular organization. Reach out to that organization to find out what they need – maybe it’s a children’s hospital looking for volunteers to visit or a shelter for unhoused individuals seeking new or gently used clothing.
Voice: Activate Around a Solution
If your loved one passed away from a specific issue or illness, you might choose to honor their legacy by doing your part to contribute to bringing light to the cause. This could mean using your voice by talking about the issue or petitioning for more support for the cause.
For example, if your loved one passed away from breast cancer, you might post on social media about breast cancer awareness and prevention, as well as encourage donations with a link to a breast cancer research organization. Or you might sign and share a petition for increased breast cancer research funding.
There are so many ways to recognize the people in your life who have had a lasting impact on you and your community. To learn about the many pathways to civic engagement that you can take in their honor today and every day, check out Civic Life Today, our free digital magazine. And for more ways to get involved in your community and shine your light on the world, Points of Light Engage is our database of hundreds of thousands of volunteer opportunities throughout the world, both in-person and virtual.
The Future is Bright: The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Gala
I love the feeling after you’ve been to an amazing party, where you’ve really connected to something meaningful. Your soul feels full – it’s the kind of good vibe that stays with you for days.
On Thursday evening, we celebrated The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards at a beautiful gala at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. It was a gorgeous event, honoring the legacy of our founder, President George H.W. Bush, and three incredible honorees who exemplify his legacy through their own work.
It was a brilliant evening. Overlooking the New York City skyline at sunset, the excitement and energy of the guests was palpable when entering the space. Everyone in the room seemed to be buzzing, and with the story of each honoree, the pride and awe in the room grew.
My main take away?
The future is bright.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum provided the perfect space for the inaugural gala celebrating The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards.
Our honorees seemingly had not much in common. A country music legend. A millennial from a rural Iowa community. A 12-year-old from Los Angeles. But what they did share was a passion and a belief in the power of people to change the world.
, a superstar country music legend, was honored with The Inaugural George H.W. Bush Award for Caring and Compassion. In 1999, Brooks co-founded the Teammates for Kids Foundation with the mission of giving all kids, all around the world, an even start. Additionally, alongside wife Trisha Yearwood, Garth has also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for more than a decade.
, inspired by her experiences as a food pantry volunteer, created the MEANS Database as a freshman at American University. The innovative nonprofit has rerouted more than 2.2 million pounds of excess food to communities in need across the United States, getting it into the hands of hungry people instead of into the trash.
was just 8 years old when she was inspired to start Khloe Kares to address the issue homelessness in her Los Angeles community. Now 12 years old, Thompson has distributed more than 5,000 handmade “Kare Bags” filled with socks, underwear, and a two- to three-month supply of toiletries and other necessities.
These three individuals – from completely different backgrounds, generations, locations – all saw an issue, and took action where and how they could. They didn’t wait or think it was too big. They made a change, where they could, how they could, one day at a time.
President Bill Clinton opened the evening by sharing personal stories about his relationship with President George H.W. Bush, and their shared commitment to service. We also celebrated our global impact. A special message from Boris Johnson, prime minister of the United Kingdom, highlighted the U.K. Point of Light Award and the Commonwealth Point of Light Award, and the profound impact recognition has in motivating and inspiring individuals to do good. And we were joined by dignitaries from many countries around the world, demonstrating that what unites us is far greater that what divides us.
Points of Light believes in the power of people to create a world where empathy defeats apathy – where it is impossible for people to sit on the sidelines.
After this wonderful evening, I believe, now more than ever, that the future is in the right hands to make this vision a reality.
Natalye Paquin was the president and chief executive officer of Points of Light from 2017–2022.
She is a visionary and results-oriented leader, with more than 20 years of experience providing strategic, operations and fiscal leadership in the nonprofit and public sectors.
Points of Light Community Shares Well Wishes and Messages of Gratitude for President and Mrs. Bush
More than 25 years ago, our founder President George H. W. Bush created the Daily Point of Light Award to celebrate ordinary people making an extraordinary difference in their communities through volunteer service. Today, nearly 6,000 individuals and organizations have been recognized for their efforts to spark change and improve the world.
When the news came last week that President and Mrs. Bush were hospitalized, we invited our community of changemakers to join us in sending well wishes. We also encouraged others to honor the Bushes’ inspiring legacy of service by becoming points of light themselves. We are pleased to share some of the responses we received from Daily Point of Light honorees, who not only sent wishes for a quick recovery but thanked President Bush for his commitment to making the world a better place through service.
“I am sending infinite thanks to you for being a man of such of honor, integrity and compassion for others. Your life journey has been an incomparable model of what humanity at its most profound essence looks like.”
– SuEllen Fried, Daily Point of Light Awardee #900
“As a Point of Light award winner I want to thank you for supporting countless humanitarian, educational and cultural activities designed for underserved and underrepresented. I wish you a quick recovery.”
– Dr. Kumer Das, Daily Point of Light Awardee #5799
“I, as well as countless others of the community keep you in our thoughts as you recover, and do hope that your wife Barbara will be feeling better soon as well.”
– Jon Siebert, Daily Point of Light Awardee #5797
“I’m sending you more of the fighting spirit you already possess. My mom is 95 and was in the hospital with double pneumonia over Christmas. She beat it, and you can, too! Wishing you good health, peace and laughter to get you through the tough times!”
– Christie Coombs, Daily Point of Light Awardee #5888
“As a November, 2016 Point of Light Award recipient, I’ve only recently come to appreciate your commitment to recognizing the many volunteers who provide and support the quality of life for so many Americans. I thank you for that commitment and wish you a full and speedy recovery.”
– Sue Alenick, Daily Point of Light Awardee #5878
“Get well soon! Thank you for recognizing and supporting the positivity that volunteers make in our country! Focusing on and encouraging selflessness is what life is truly about.”
– Michelle Sergi, Daily Point of Light Awardee #5651
“I hope you find strength, hope, and healing in the ways that you have been points of light and supported others in also being points of light. Sending you love, support, and – of course – light.”
– Gail Soffer, Daily Point of Light Awardee #5749
Conference Opens With a Call for Innovation and a Visit From President George H. W. Bush
in Houston resonated with thoughts on how to think about service in new and innovative ways, as Points of Light CEO Tracy Hoover issued the call to “mobilize every person in the world to be a change maker.” It recognized the great potential for change, as when Congressman Joaquin Castro told attendees, “The beauty of America is that there is an infrastructure of opportunity that helps us get where we want to go in life.”
Tracy Hoover welcomes attendees to the Conference on Volunteering and Service.
Points of Light Chair Neil Bush offered an impassioned plea to think differently about volunteer service, to move beyond the simple framework of more volunteers serving more hours. He also was joined by his father President George H. W. Bush, who founded Points of Light 25 years ago, and former First Lady Barbara Bush. “He challenged us all by saying any definition of a successful life must include service to others,” Neil Bush said of President Bush.
President Bush later joined his son center stage to honor sisters Maggie and Harper Cunningham, ages 10 and 12, from College Station, Texas, who created Books and a Blanket.
The plenary included a welcome by Houston Mayor Annise Parker and an engaging panel discussion, moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham and featuring three former chiefs of staff – Andrew H. Card, who staffed President George W. Bush; Mack McLarty III (President Bill Clinton); and John H. Sununu (George H. W. Bush).
Tracy Hoover, left, Neil Bush, center, and President George H. W. Bush present the Daily Point of Light Award to sisters Maggie and Harper Cunningham.
Hoover welcomed conference attendees and encouraged them to seek the solutions that will bring volunteers closer to their passions. “Let’s inspire each other, let’s learn from each other, let’s be disruptive together,” she said. “You’ve accomplished so much and there’s so much to be proud of.”
The day started with 1,000 volunteers kicking off
, a 24-hour bid to break the Guinness World Record for the number of children read to by an adult in a single day.
This Conference service project – sponsored by the
– brought volunteers to elementary schools throughout Houston. Neil and Barbara Bush joined volunteers at Edgar Allen Poe Elementary School, each reading to a classroom full of children and speaking out on the critical importance of literacy.
From left, Jon Meacham, Mack McLarty III, John H. Sununu and Andrew H. Card
Later in the morning, the Volunteer Solutions for America’s Education Crisis Forum examined areas where volunteers can help establish a strong STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) foundation and connect to African-American and Hispanic youth.
STEM education for girls can be transformative, noted Anna Maria Chavez, CEO of
. Girl Scout alums who have had these opportunities have had more success in their academic and professional lives, are more involved in their children’s schools and understand they have a voice in making positive change in their communities.
Corporate social responsibility practitioners dug into the key skills for success in their rapidly changing field during the Three Skills Every CSR Professional Will Need in the Next Five Years session. At the Understanding Power and Privilege in the Volunteer Experience session, participants examined how strong self-awareness of power and privilege can result in programs that yield sustainable social change.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush reads to children at Edgar Allen Poe Elementary School in Houston as part of the Read Across the Globe service project.
In the Employee Engagement: What’s Working and What’s Not? workshop, more than 200 corporate attendees came to a deeper understanding of how they can spark excitement for service within their organizations and inspire employees to drive social change. In the Strengthening Community Networks for Efficiency and Impact session, speakers explored how innovative volunteer networks can build stronger communities.
In the Going Global workshop, speakers discussed the challenges and opportunities for scaling volunteering globally, from operationalizing volunteering around the world to deepening impact through skills-based service.
In the days leading up to the conference, attendees gathered for special training sessions and events.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Points of Light Civic Accelerator hosted Innovate Houston, sponsored by Starbucks. The hands-on boot camp coached teams of social entrepreneurs and business, nonprofit and community leaders on using innovation best practices to make better decisions, test solutions and solve problems more effectively.
Through the weekend, volunteer managers participated in a new certification program for disaster volunteer coordination, which covered a variety of topics, including recruiting and assessing volunteers and social media in emergency management.
On Sunday, HandsOn Network affiliates – local volunteer centers across the globe – gathered to connect, learn and share ideas about volunteer recruitment and management. They also celebrated this year’s George W. Romney Award winner, Boston Cares (read more here).
In the afternoon, Repair the World hosted a summit to explore the state of service and volunteering in the Jewish community.
Faith was a topic of discussion into the evening, with America’s Sunday Supper, hosted by St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. The evening’s discussion, led by historian Jon Meacham and the Rev. Dr. Russell Jones, focused on how communities of faith can help improve the state of education.
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This post is by Tracy Hoover, Points of Light’s president.
I’m a hopeless cook – so much so that my husband jokes that when the fire alarm goes off “dinner’s ready!” I like college football (Go Vols!) but not 24 hours of it. And, despite all of that, I love Thanksgiving.
I love the acts and ideals of Thanksgiving – shared harvest, family and community, out-loud thankfulness. For many of us, this is a time of coming together, renewing bonds, celebrating the relationships and people who make our lives meaningful. It’s also a time of volunteer service and, for many families, serving together has become an important holiday tradition. And I love that, too!
For my family, the one enduring tradition is list-making. Not shopping lists… or chores lists… and certainly not grocery lists. Ours is a ritual of calling out and writing down what we are most thankful for. It’s a fun and affirming exercise and a celebration of what really matters. This year,TIME magazine asked several influential people what they were most thankful for. Not surprisingly, I loved President George H. W. Bush’s response, excerpted here.
So, during this season of Thanksgiving, I want to thank you – points of light everywhere – for all that you have done this year.
You helped a child learn to read.
You delivered food to a sick friend. You helped neighbors recover and rebuild after disaster struck.
You cleaned up a stream and built a playground and stocked shelves at a food bank.
You helped a neighborhood nonprofit do more, help more, reach more, change more.
Mike Love
