Points of Light

What Points of Light makes

Topics volunteering, civic-engagement, nonprofit, social-change, community-building

Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes people to create positive change through volunteering and civic engagement. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 120 Global Network of affiliates across 32 countries, and partnerships with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.8 million volunteers in 13.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. Working in partnership with organizations and individuals to build a society where it is impossible to sit on the sidelines, we are defining a new kind of civic engagement for the 21st century, one that calls on people to give their time, talents, voice and resources to build a brighter future for all.

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