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Creating the World's Largest Volunteer Community
The world is full of heroes — individuals with a desire to help, nonprofits identifying needs, corporations with resources — but it's not always easy to bring them together. Points of Light and our global network help forge new connections, inspiring and accelerating people-powered change in communities around the world. We believe everyone has the power to create change. Every action, no matter how small, is significant.
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Equipping Hundreds of Nonprofits
We work with nonprofits, sharing insights, innovations and training to better facilitate action among partners and volunteers.
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Engaging Community-Minded Corporations
We partner with leading companies to share best practices, and set the standard for corporate volunteerism and the way businesses engage in their communities.
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Empowering Millions of Volunteers
We inspire and equip individuals and families to be a force that transforms the world, connecting them with opportunities to serve and recognizing their efforts.
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The Points of Light Global Network includes innovative volunteer-mobilizing organizations who serve more than 250 cities across 37 countries around the world. Together we offer creative, impactful and inspiring ways for people to take action and engage in their communities. See the difference we make.
Honor The Volunteers Who Brighten Our World
We recognize individuals and families who give their time, talent, voice and resources to make a difference in their communities. Through their extraordinary work, these points of light demonstrate the power of individuals to spark change and improve the world.
Make a Donation
When you give to Points of Light, you support the vision of millions of individuals and organizations across the globe helping to solve society’s greatest challenges through volunteer service.