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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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These five distinct and in-depth reports examine attitudes, barriers and participation rates globally, as well as in the U.S., the U.K, Brazil and India and provide actionable takeaways for businesses, non-profits and individuals.
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In Johnson City, New York, Julie Deemie is fighting economic disenfranchisement, blight, urban decay, and overall despair in a terribly economically disadvantaged…
Debra Kirsh, president of the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow in New York, is dedicated to mobilizing others to volunteer. She is…
Michael Lyons addresses the need of emergency medical assistance in his community through the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps (PVAC), a group of…
In 2004, Debra Thomas founded New Directions Community Outreach (NDCO) to combat the growing rate of homelessness in central Florida by helping…
Kimberly Goodloe resides in Lawrenceville, Georgia and serves as an American Heart Association Ambassador, a passionate volunteer who is dedicated to educating…
Kamilah Tadlock's passion for the environment and youth with special needs inspires her to serve. During the summer of 2010, Tadlock began…