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José Andrés, Food Innovator, is Feeding Millions
Oct 25, 2022
A Network of Volunteers Helps Displaced Ukrainian Children See a Zoo for the First Time 
May 16, 2022
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Volunteer Power Across Causes Remains a Constant Need, Even in a Crisis 
May 9, 2022
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A Tale of Three Cities: What Humanitarian Relief Looks Like Across Europe 
May 2, 2022
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Polish Family Opens Home to Ukrainian Mother and Daughter 
Apr 25, 2022
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Transportation is an Essential Need in the Ukraine Crisis
Apr 11, 2022
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Points of Light Affiliate and Corporate Partner Join Forces to Aid in the Ukraine Crisis 
Apr 6, 2022
6 Ways to Activate Points of Light’s Civic Circle Around Ukraine Relief

As Ukrainian refugees evacuate their homeland and begin to build new lives in new countries, you can support them. We’ve gathered a…

Mar 28, 2022
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Feb 25, 2022
3 Ways to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti and Afghanistan
Aug 28, 2021
Employee Spotlight: Getting Creative to Empower Refugee and Youth Communities
Mar 15, 2019
Atados Wins George W. Romney Award for Volunteer Program Supporting Refugees in Brazil
Jun 21, 2017
In Greece, Nonprofits Come Together to Coordinate Volunteer Response to Refugee Crisis
Jun 20, 2017
Employee Spotlight: Paying Kindness Forward to Help Immigrants and Refugees Build New Lives, Promising Futures
Apr 19, 2017
Innovative Volunteer Engagement Program Helps Address Refugee Crisis in Brazil
Feb 15, 2017
How Volunteers Are Helping Refugees – And What You Can Do
Sep 24, 2015