Boston Retiree Helps Raise Funds for Underserved Students

Mimi LaCamera brings a wealth of experience and a fierce record of success to her volunteer work with Sara Greenwood K1-8 School,…

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Points of Light Tribute: Honoring Extraordinary Individuals Who Take Action to Improve the World

  “Any definition of a successful life must include service to others.” – President George H. W. Bush From the White House…

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Points of Light Announces 2017 Tribute Award Honorees

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, NFL player Coty Sensabaugh and his wife Dominique, and wildlife advocates Jack and Suzi Hanna, will be…

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Points of Light Releases The 2017 Civic 50 Report

Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has released a new report, “Inspiring and Leading in Times of…

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Employee Spotlight: Volunteering as a Family Offers Lessons in Compassion and Kindness

Each month, we shine a light on a Points of Light employee who is making a difference in their community. These stories…

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Points of Light Names Natalye Paquin as New CEO

The Points of Light board of directors announced today that Natalye Paquin, chief transformation officer at the Girl Scouts of the USA,…

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3 Trends in Nonprofit Capacity Building

Nonprofits and government agencies’ abilities to solve societal issues are often constrained by organizational capacity. When your roof is leaking, you focus…

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Connecting Nonprofits and Volunteers to Create a Culture of Service in India

With seven offices in India and 350 nonprofit partners, iVolunteer is one of the largest affiliates in Points of Light’s global network.…

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Points of Light Civic Accelerator Invests $100,000 in Two Startups Advancing Economic Mobility for Underserved Populations

The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in SpringFour (Chicago) and The Virtual Scholarship Center(Atlanta) – one for-profit and…

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Points of Light Announces Top 50 Community-Minded Companies

Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, announces the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. The…

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