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Points of Light reports and toolkits share best practices and innovative ideas to equip individuals and organizations to make a difference.
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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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For Danielle Stryker, serving the needs of others has been an important part of her young life for many years now. For…
Many of us cannot fathom the idea of a loved one of friend suffering from a brain injury. But for friends and…
When Melanie Hammet was first called to volunteer at the Georgia Innocence Project, she was willing to do anything to help, including…
When children at schools in Dubuque, IA are feeling lonely or wanting someone they can talk to or a friend play with,…
The youth population in the United States possesses immense potential to help solve some of the social issues our nation faces. When…
After volunteering with the Special Olympics, Jordan Somer of Brooklyn, NY founded Miss Amazing when she was 13 years old. The former…
Fresh Start for Single Mothers and Their Children Community Outreach Project empowers single mothers so they can become self-sufficient and create positive…