A Global Movement for a Global Decade

It’s a new year, a new decade with a new sense of purpose. I, like so many of us, feel refreshed and…

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Our World is Small, but Our Capacity for Service is Enormous

The world is small. Even though we’re 7 billion people. Speaking 6,000 languages. Living in more than 180 countries. We’re diverse and…

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Shocked by Amounts of Discarded Excess Food, She Invented an Innovative Food Rescue System

During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the impact of volunteer service in our communities, and recognize extraordinary individuals who are at the…

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5 Reasons Nonprofits Can’t Afford to Skip the Points of Light Conference

Brian Dean, left, with Jersey Cares staff at the 2018 Points of Light Conference in Atlanta. I don’t have time to go…

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Fulfilling her Grandmother’s Last Wish, She Changes the Life Trajectory of Vulnerable Girls

Shreya Mantha created Foundation for Girls to change the life trajectory of vulnerable girls and youth by connecting them to economic opportunity.…

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Improving the World Through the Force of Human Kindness

By Natalye Paquin, President & CEO, Points of Light Photo courtesy of Atados, a Points of Light Network affiliate. At the core…

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Top 5 Reasons for Nonprofits to Attend the Service Unites Conference

By Amy Lytle, Executive Director, HandsOn Northwest North Carolina Since beginning my work in the volunteering and service sector in 1998, I…

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Experiencing the Living Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

By Natalye Paquin, CEO, Points of Light Photo courtesy of Hands On Atlanta At Atlanta’s Martin Luther King Jr Middle School, volunteers with…

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How Volunteer Organizations Across the Globe are Fighting Hunger, Providing Warmth During Cold Winter Months

Collecting warm coats for those in need sounds like a blast from the past – an age-old concept straight from a Charles…

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Call of a Global Movement: Engaging Citizens as Changemakers in France

Across the globe, volunteers use their time, talent and resources to tackle tough challenges and build stronger, more vibrant communities. With our…

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