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There is just one week left to apply for the generationOn National Youth Advisory Council. The Council is a unique opportunity for…
Today’s turning point post is written by Vivian Greentree, Ph.D., who is the director of research and policy for Blue Star Families.…
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Today’s guest post is written by Jessica Bomberg, the manager of Great American Bake Sale, involved in Grassroots Fundraising and Youth Engagement…
Alex Gordon, 14, is a junior at Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Ill., and founder and coordinator of the Highland…
You know a future L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth. She’s an inspiring volunteer, an outstanding achiever and a beautiful person who’s making…
Today’s guest post is written by Clay Hurdle, a member of the inaugural generationOn National Youth Advisory Council. He is a 12th…
Friends, Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Wendy Spencer as the next CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service…
When Andrew Appleby was 15-years-old he started Make A Spash in his community of Akron, Ohio. Make A Splash is a USA…
Today’s turning point post is written by ShawnAnderson, best-selling author national speaker on “maximizing potential and going the extra mile.” Shawn is…
The RSVP Vision Screening Team of Milwaukee, Wis. has dedicated countless hours to screening preschool children throughout the community. The local office…
The Points of Light Corporate Institute has released the newest Trends of Excellence, a series of reports analyzing employee volunteer programs (EVP)…
Today’s turning point post from guest writer, Peggy Flynn, a Project Director at ETR Associates, who is her spare time is on…