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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…
The Shikh Family
Ayzik and Rimma Shikh are active volunteers in their Brooklyn, New York, community, and often involve their children in service activities. “We…
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…
In Search of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation, Points of Light Launches Survey for the 2018 Civic 50
This week, Points of Light opened the survey for the 2018 Civic 50, an annual initiative that recognizes the 50 most community-minded…
Georgia Woman Encourages Girls to Reach for the Stars in STEM
It’s no secret that efforts are underway nationwide to entice and recruit more young girls into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)…
Military Educator Living “Whole Airman Concept” by Helping Children from Low-Income Families
Technical Sgt. Airica Harms-Colby is a professional military educator at the Peterson Air Force Base by day, but her volunteerism with the…
Puerto Rico Native Organizes Hurricane Relief Effort for Residents of His Former Island Home
As Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico face the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Points of Light is honoring everyday citizens…
Volunteer Travels to Disaster-Affected Areas to Rescue Animals, Reunite Them With Their Owners
As Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico face the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Points of Light is honoring everyday citizens…
Limb Loss Support Group Collects Socks for the Homeless to Help Prevent Frostbite and Amputations
Moving Forward Limb Loss Support Group is today’s Daily Point of Light Award honoree, and one of the winners of the 2016 Make A Difference…
