James Bailey and Blayne Alexander

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honorees James Bailey and Blayne Alexander. Read their story and nominate an outstanding volunteer, family or…

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5 Ways to Volunteer with Your Dog

For animal lovers, there are many ways to get involved through local shelters and rescue organizations – but what about volunteering with…

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7 Ways to Spread Joy This Holiday Season

It’s easy to spread holiday cheer. Donating to support your favorite causes is a great option, and there are many other ways…

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Alexandra Jackman

Alexandra Jackman learned something important about the world when she was nine years old.  Now 16 and a high school junior in…

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Here’s How Your Kids Can Spread Joy This Holiday Season

While many lucky children and their families think of the holidays as a warm, happy time, countless others are instead struggling with…

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To Thrive, Your Company Needs a Soul – Find It in Volunteer Service

This month we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Points of Light’s Corporate Service Council, an elite platform for mobilizing, equipping and inspiring…

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Sherry-Lea Bloodworth Botop

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we are honoring volunteers who served along the Gulf Coast after the storm. Meet Sherry-Lea Bloodworth…

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Her Love for a Bear Led to a Cherished Volunteer Journey

Patty Bailey loved a Bear. Well, a dog named Bear. An adopted flat-coated retriever/Newfoundland mix, which she traveled from New Jersey to…

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How an Earthquake Deepened My Commitment to Volunteer Service

This post is by Annette Sayre, a student at the University of Notre Dame. For seven years, she lived with her family…

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Challenging What’s Possible in Pro Bono Service

This post is by Tracy Hoover, Points of Light's CEO. Points of Light CEO Tracy Hoover addresses government, business and nonprofit leaders…

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