As we head into Super Bowl LI, I find myself pretty excited that the Atlanta Falcons are going to Houston to face the New England Patriots. Since Points of Light is headquartered in Atlanta, I may watch more than the . . .
As with all rapidly growing and industrializing areas, Nigerian cities are challenged to bolster their infrastructure to support the needs of their expanding populace. In addition to concerns about education and health care, Nigerian communities are facing serious waste management concerns. . . .
Bringing together speakers from the White House, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office on Workforce Development, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and the Los Angeles Trade and Technical College, a bootcamp hosted on Nov. 19 by ServiceWorks in Los . . .
After several years of political and economic unrest, including a recession beginning in mid-2015 that pushed the unemployment rate to 9.3 percent, Argentina’s new president, Mauricio Macri recently declared the country “open for business” as part of a campaign to . . .
October 29 is National Cat Day! For those hoping to celebrate this day by giving back to our feline friends, here are some ways to get involved.
“Just because you have a medical problem doesn’t mean you have to stop living life.” These are the words Lynn Hubach says to the patients at the clinic where she volunteers — and also the words she herself lives by. . . .
If you watch Shark Tank, you can picture the set up – an “X” prize competition for social good: bright lights, big stage, tough judges and even tougher questions. Enter our Points of Light team, pitching our idea for bringing more . . .
When Allison Plattsmier was 16, she reached a moment of clarity that led her to start doing for others. “I thought if I died today, what would I have done with my life?” she said. “I wanted people to know . . .
Back-to-school can be a busy time for families, filled with homework, sports practices, school plays, and other extracurricular activities. However, it’s important to remember the role that volunteer service can play in your child’s development. Volunteering together as a family . . .
“Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.” That is the mission of the Girl Scouts of America. Jo Blackburn, a dedicated volunteer for the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council in Texas . . .