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Emphasizing a Personal Connection, Atlanta College Student Hand-Delivers Essentials to Homeless Population
A native of Dunwoody, Georgia, a suburb outside of Atlanta, Zach Leitz says he was never exposed to the problem of homelessness…
Employee Spotlight: How a Personal Journey Became a Passion for Empowerment Through Wheelchair Tennis
Each month, we shine a light on a Points of Light employee who is making a difference in their community. These stories…
Advocate for Alaskan Malamutes Promotes Adoption into Safe Homes
According to Jaime Perez, her volunteerism started with one furry friend – her beloved adopted Alaskan Malamute, Glacier. Perez, a 36-year-old from…
Ivy League Teen Making Business Entrepreneurship Accessible to Low-Income Students
17-year-old Ashton Lam is a recent high school graduate who is heading off to Brown University in the fall. The Pleasanton, California, native has always…
Maple Valley Educator Devotes Her Time to Saving Feline Friends
Sally Halela believes it is in everyone’s DNA to be an animal lover. While she didn’t grow up with cats, she has…
Points of Light Announces 2018 Honorees of The Civic 50 at Service Unites
Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2018, recognizing them as the…
A Saxophonist Makes ‘Music Sweet Music’ for Kids with Illnesses and Disabilities
As a professional saxophonist, Ted Wagner has always had a passion for music. In an effort to give back, 20 years ago,…
Retired Psychologist Teaches Hard-to-Adopt Animals Social Skills to Help Them Find them Forever Homes
As a high school and college student, Elliot Weiner was always getting involved in organizations advocating for people who didn’t have a…
Engineer Uses Running to Provide Mentorship to Youth in his Hometown
Luis Gaitan grew up in a tough New Jersey neighborhood where there weren’t many organized extracurricular activities. However, he found his niche…
Recognizing the Impact of Volunteer Service During National Volunteer Week
Photo Credit: Good Deeds Day “Volunteering and community service is a lot like planting peonies. You may not see the results right…
