Be the Change.
HandsOn Network. Generated by Points of Light Institute. When we connect passion and action, transformation is possible. People can be transformers in their communities and the Points of Light Institute can unleash that energy and create the change we wish to see in the world.
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated on Jan., 19, 2009. The 2009 King Holiday is a chance for our nation to both honor Dr. King’s 80th birthday and to celebrate this history-making inauguration of our new president who has issued a call to serve. Join millions across the nation and around the world to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pledge to serve!
You can sign the ServiceNation Declaration of Service and join with thousands of Americans who are taking service to a new level. Respond to the call to action by committing to engage in regular service in your community or across the world!
President George H.W. Bush Honored for Civic Service
Points of Light Institute honored President George H.W. Bush for his leadership in civic service at a reception at the White House on Jan. 7, marking 20 years since his vision of a thousand points of light. CEO Michelle Nunn also shared the organization’s plans to redefine volunteerism. This was the first of several events celebrating the 20th anniversary of Points of Light.
PLUGIN!
Whether you are an individual, media professional, non-profit partner, corporate administrator, or a HandsOn Action Center (Affiliate), here’s where you find out how to plug in and get the information you need. Over 1,000 tools, links, tips and resources to help you engage, get involved, design programs or manage volunteer-led community projects.
Volunteer Impact, Retention and Expansion (VIRE) Grants
HandsOn Network is pleased to announce funding available to increase the nation’s volunteer infrastructure. The first round will issue up to $1.5 million in grants to State Entities and Volunteer Connector Organizations. Funds are made possible through a Cooperative Agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service.