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Siblings Create Foundation to Feed Homeless in Detroit
What was just supposed to be a fun trip to a baseball game in downtown Detroit turned into almost a decade of…
Through Volunteerism, Minnesota Woman Builds Healthier Communities and Next Generation of Leaders
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Susan Schuster. Read her story and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of…
Kathy Najimy, Samantha Harris, Others Join Lineup for 2019 Points of Light Conference
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (June 6, 2019) – Points of Light has announced additional speakers and entertainers who will join the opening plenary…
After Retirement, Volunteer Creates an Inclusive and Safe City for People of all Ages who Walk and Bike
Jim Durham is passionate about keeping the streets in his Alexandria, Virginia, community safe. After retiring from full-time employment, he searched for…
Spirited Senior Helps to Clothe and Feed Low-Income Working Atlantans
Gweneth Mack jokes that she is 72-years-old going on 17 – and the spirited senior has a big heart and appetite for…
Creating a More Vibrant Canada Through National Leadership on Volunteer Engagement
American Express Canada employee volunteers plant trees with Ontario Streams, a nonprofit dedicated to environmental conservation. In communities across the country, Volunteer…
California Woman Spends Decades Helping to Save Thousands of Rabbits From Euthanasia
Although Beth Woolbright has always been an animal lover, she didn’t have a great relationship with her first rabbit. She adopted him…
‘Cat Grandpa’ Shares Love, Companionship and Naps with Shelter Cats with Special Needs
During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the impact of volunteer service in our communities, and recognize extraordinary individuals who are at the…
National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Acts of Service
Photo courtesy of Benenova, a Points of Light Global Network affiliate. A lot has been said about the benefits of traveling. It…
Points of Light Celebrates National Volunteer Week with a Focus on Recognizing Individuals Who Make a Difference
ATLANTA (April 8, 2019) — Points of Light, in partnership with The UPS Foundation and TEGNA, celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 7-13,…