The Points of Light Blog on Volunteering and Social Good

The Points of Light blog celebrates the power of volunteers to change the world – whether it’s a mom leading a homegrown disaster relief drive, an athlete wielding his celebrity for good instead of goods or a kid who collects socks for the homeless. We believe individuals, community groups, corporations and the government play key roles in addressing the critical issues of our time – from the economy to education, the environment to emergency preparedness. Through the stories of volunteers – and tips and advice that support volunteer service – we recognize our personal power to transform ourselves and our communities.

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Lakota Great-Grandmother Uses Her Maternal Instincts to Soothe Schoolchildren

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For Kids, Volunteering Can Be a Fun Play Date, on Friendship Day or Any Day

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A Car Crash That Took So Much Gave This Budding Puppeteer So Much More

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A Veteran of Surgeries at Age 9, She Brings Comfort in Buckets to Other Kids

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Shocked That Millions of Girls Can't Get an Education, This Girl Decided to Send Her Love

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Father’s Day Gets Me Thinking About How My Daughter Inherited My Passion for Volunteering

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