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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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Service men and women sacrifice so much to protect our nation. Sadly, sometimes these sacrifices are permanent and overlooked. Navy SEAL, Former…
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Erin Dinan, a photographer and humanitarian, wanted to create change in her community, but was unsure how much change she could make…
Laura Cannon-Singer spearheaded the founding of St. Louis HELP and is an integral force in the success of the whole operation. Laura,…