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We are pleased to have an incredible lineup of speakers at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service this June. Attendees will…
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We are excited to be in Chicago this year for our National Conference on Volunteering and Service. The more we learn about…
FoodCorps, a nonprofit national service organization, seeks to address childhood obesity and food insecurity by increasing vulnerable children’s knowledge of, engagement with…
Today’s Turning Point story is written by Kimberly Boyd, Vice President of Mobilization and Impact at Points of Light. I am privileged…
Today’s post is written by Diana O’Neill, executive director of the Long Island Volunteer Center. I am the executive director of the…
Now is the time to reserve your seat at the 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Early bird registration rates end…
It’s that time of year again! Not only are we on the verge of spring (and the dreaded pollen season), but we…
Today’s story is republished from the White House For the Win Series blog on April 19, 2012. Alyssa Pietruszka, 13, is an…
Today’s turning point story is by Kelly Wessels, the chief operations officer at United Community Action Network (UCAN), a Community Action Agency…
Blue Star Families serves as a bridge between families and service organizations that are striving to help make military life more sustainable.…
Today’s guest post is written by Jennifer M. Highsmith, Senior Director, Corporate Training & Consulting for The Points of Light Corporate Institute.…