Worlds Away, but Our Goals Are the Same

This post is by André Cervi, one of the founders of Atados, which connects volunteers and nonprofits in Brazil. He is responsible…

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Since Age 7, This Teen Has Been Clearing Pathways for Kids With Disabilities

Know a kid or teen making difference through community service? Nominate him or her today for a Hasbro Community Action Hero Award,…

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A Great Opportunity for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Do the World Good

So you are a social entrepreneur with a civic-minded startup who wants to make a difference in the world. You have an innovative…

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Why You Should Volunteer With Your Kids

This post is by Ilene and Michael Berson, education professors at the University of South Florida and parents of Marc, a member…

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A Fun, Productive and Rewarding Use of Your Time

This post is by David Bulmer, CEO of Hands On London – part of the HandsOn Network, Points of Light’s global network…

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Maria Menounos

For bringing stars, producers and others from the entertainment industry together to help others, "Extra" host Maria Menounos received the Daily Point of Light…

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Three Pro Bono Trends Strengthening Communities

This post is by Jenny Lawson, is vice president of corporate strategy at Points of Light and Kate Ahern, vice president of social…

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Where Should Nonprofits Use Volunteers? Everywhere.

This post is by Tricia Thompson, vice president of training and consulting at Points of Light. For every dollar nonprofits invest in…

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In These Divisive Times, What Can Bring Us Together?

This post is by Tracy Hoover, Points of Light’s president. Uniting in volunteer service can be about setting aside ideological differences and…

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Do Good on 9/11: Volunteer

Volunteers make quilts for children in need during a previous 9/11 Day. Today, the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, Americans across…

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