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At the core of our philosophy is the belief that the most powerful force in the world is the individual who has realized their power to do good. At Points of Light, we inspire, equip and connect nonprofits, businesses and individuals ready to apply their time, talent, voice and resources to solve society’s greatest challenges.
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The importance of socks, though it may seem pretty simple and rather inexpensive, should never be taken for granted. For the past…
Despite laws and age regulations, there are still far too many teens dabbling in drug and alcohol use. While this is an…
When she volunteers at an organization like Al Beech West Side Food Bank, Donna Gatcha Hines doesn’t have to try hard to…
After interior designer Julie Davis completed a mission trip to Africa five years ago, she knew that she would want to continue…
That period between early childhood and adulthood is crucial in the development of any person. Those teenage years, the twilight of adolescence,…
Everyday, someone somewhere wakes up to the burden and challenges associated with cancer. Whether it’s a multitude of prescription pills, tiring chemotherapy…
For Amber Perona, helping others is as simple as planting a seed. And, for the past three years, she’s planted seeds to…
When mental illness strikes close to home, the stigma that surrounds conditions like bipolar disorder and depression can wreak havoc in a…