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Today’s blog post comes from the upside blog, written by Lynnette McIntire with UPS, published on March 30, 2011. “Two years ago, Transportation…
President George H. W. Bush with Linda and Millard Fuller at unveiling of Points of Light "Extra Mile" bronze medallion in 2001…
Turning common objects into magic – that was Gianni Lopergolo’s gift. Using only a bit of grass, a piece of broken asphalt,…
This post comes from Lori Jean Mantooth, Director of Training Programs at HandsOn Network National Volunteer Week begins on April 10th, and…
Tonight the Points of Light Institute Tribute “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service” will air at 8:00 p.m. EDT on NBC.…
Today’s guest post is written by Gabrielle Levy, co-founder of Caring Kids Cards, a third grader in Fairfax, Virginia who started volunteering…
Friends, Monday night something rare occurred. Four presidents came together and not for an inauguration or a funeral. Presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy…
This morning the AJC featured an op-ed written by Michelle Nunn, CEO of Points of Light Institute. The piece highlighted the Points…
We encourage anyone who cares about service and volunteerism to submit a guest post. To do so, simply e-mail your post, short…
Tonight we honor President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush for their leadership in founding and advancing the modern-day service movement in…
Todays post comes to you from Patricia Thompson Manager of Training Development with HandsOn University. Are you looking for a creative way…
Today’s guest post is written by Congressman Todd Platts, who represents the 19th District of Pennsylvania. Sworn in as a member of the House…
Today’s guest post is written by Captain Chip Miller, Commanding Officer of the USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77) as a Tribute to President…
Today’s post comes from Delores Morton, Vice President of HandsOn University and provides strategic direction and vision for the National Conference on…
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As the date for “All Together Now – A Celebration of Service” approaches, we are thrilled to announce the winner of our…