Wendy Samples may have been the only Frontline Families AmeriCorps member in the entire state of Mississippi over the last year, but her friend and colleague, Heath Dearman, said she has been the perfect fit for this role. “Wendy is . . .
When government agencies, nonprofits and community changemakers focus on strengthening educational and economic advancement for youth and families, social equity and cultural expression, their collective action can lead to clear, measurable impact and sustainable long-term change.
Nonprofits and government agencies’ ability to solve societal issues are often constrained by organizational capacity. When your roof is leaking, you focus on the immediate issue of repairs and may put off a much-needed basement remodel. The same can often . . .
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Angela Collins. Read her story and nominate an outstanding volunteer, family or organization as a Point of Light. When it comes to serving her community, Angela Collins speaks about the “magic” – or individual talents – . . .
Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, announces the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, . . .
High school student Albert Zhang is passionate about serving others and ping pong. The competitive table tennis player created Student Table Tennis Activists Foundation (STTAF) to address health and educational issues in the community through the common activity of ping . . .
During the annual Conference on Volunteering and Service, thousands of nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders gather to discuss the future of volunteerism, and to showcase the true power and impact of putting people at the center of change. And each . . .
Instead of asking military veterans – including recent combat vets – to volunteer to help their community in traditional ways, Edwin Vasco challenges them with big projects that require a plan, teamwork and tough tasks. For example, he’s gotten volunteers . . .
In recent years, national leaders and community groups alike have called upon volunteers to help break down the income inequality gap by supporting disadvantaged youth and young adults. In response, organizations like United Way of Greater St. Louis have built . . .
During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about. Their stories inspire others to take action and discover their collective power to unite in making a difference. Points of . . .