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Kids Care Club of the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Twentynine Palms of California did incredible things in 2011. The children donated and…
The Disabled American Veterans Arizona Chapter 8 is an organization that provides an open office five days a week to assist veterans…
Today’s turning point story is written by Shannon Zoet, Assistant Director at Michigan Campus Compact, an affiliate of the Michigan Nonprofit Association.…
Jamie Hobson and Eloise Lynton of Los Angeles, Calif., have worked for more than a year to create The Book in a…
Alf Nelson is a native of New Orleans and a pastor at the NOLA Church Plant who has almost single-handedly revitalized an…
Today’s turning point story is written by JoAnna Phillips, a student at the University of Southern Indiana, and an AmeriCorps member who…
Friends, Throughout human history, underlying the sweeping reforms and essential institutional responses to disaster, to poverty, to environmental degradation, and to all…
“This day is really a celebration of service, of the capacity of people to join hands and work together, and of President…
Tiffani Webb of Culloden, W.Va., first became involved in service with Girl Scouts by raising awareness for a bullet proof vest for…
Today’s guest post is written by Joseph Baker. He enjoys volunteering in his community, writing, and baking. Read his work at professionalintern.com.…
Vivian Greentree is a Navy veteran, military spouse and mother of two little boys. She helped start Blue Star Families, the national…
Laura Saldivar pictured on the right at the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service To highlight the end of AmeriCorps Week…
The theme for this year’s National Conference on Volunteering and Service is “Turning Point.” At Points of Light, we are highlighting turning…
John Cox of Augusta, Kan., knows how important it is for families, friends and brothers in arms to reconnect with their loved…
AmeriCorps Works Here! Alums Jill (2010-2011), Francine 1997-1998, 1999-2000), Bryn (2008-2010), and Amanda (2007-2009) working for the greater good at Community Action…