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Introducing ‘Civic Engagement and Purpose,’ a Special Section About Using Your Power to Do Good

5 Ways To Get Involved and Support Women’s and Girl’s Rights

(Really) Listening & (Really) Learning

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The Points of Light Civic Circle Offers Real Ways You Can Change the World

Once Homeless Himself, Business Owner Pays It Forward by Feeding New York’s Unhoused Population

What We Can Learn From ‘The State Of Global Civic Engagement’

How to Volunteer: One Microstep at a Time

Maryland Psychotherapist Dedicates 30 Years to Repairing Houses of Vulnerable Homeowners

Mental Health is a Driving Force Behind the Points of Light Civic Circle

Social Entrepreneurs Measure Success in Societal Change

Volunteer Builds Safer World for Children, Preventing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

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Civic Engagement and Purpose//September 15, 2022

Listen to These 9 Podcasts About Civic Engagement

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Civic Engagement and Purpose//September 14, 2022

With the Help of Her Community, Florida Woman Sends Aid to Fellow Ukrainians Devastated by War

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Civic Engagement and Purpose//September 7, 2022

Retiree’s Guide Dog Volunteerism Helps Disabled Americans

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Civic Engagement and Purpose//August 31, 2022

High School Junior Rewires Toy Cars So That Every Child Has the Right to Mobility

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Civic Engagement and Purpose//August 24, 2022

Former Hospital Administrator Fills in the Gaps by Supporting Local Seniors

Kimberly Brenowitz is the founder of Paws for Life USA, a nonprofit organization that custom trains service and therapy dogs, enabling people with disabilities to lead more empowered and independent lives./Courtesy Kimberly Brenowitz

Civic Engagement and Purpose//August 18, 2022

Georgia Dog Trainer Starts Nonprofit to Help Those with Disabilities Lead More Independent Lives

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Civic Engagement and Purpose//August 18, 2022

Watch These 9 Documentaries to Get Inspire to Live Your Best Civic Life

Juju Chang is one of the cofounders of the Korean American Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has raised more than $10 million for programs serving under-resourced Korean American individuals and families./Courtesy Juju Chang

Civic Engagement and Purpose//July 27, 2022

In Both the News and Nonprofit Spheres, World-renowned Journalist Juju Chang Champions Asian American Empowerment

Through her volunteerism, Michelle utilizes nutrition education to help reduce hunger, create awareness of the importance of bees and pollinators, and serve as a community collaborator./Courtesy Michelle Song

Civic Engagement and Purpose//July 15, 2022

Growing for Good: Teen Volunteer Gardens to Support Environmental Conservation

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Civic Engagement and Purpose//July 14, 2022

Activate the Points Of Light Civic Circle with These 9 Social Justice Apps

Madeline and her dogs in front of the artwork she painted for Humane Fort Wayne’s LoveSeats campaign, which raised over $120,000./Courtesy Madeline Phuong

Civic Engagement and Purpose//June 29, 2022

Turning Passion into Action, Indiana Teen Sells Artwork to Save Animals

Cameron Miller, founder of Three Piece Suit Football (TPSF) pictured with former American football official Mike Pereira./Courtesy Cameron Miller

Civic Engagement and Purpose//June 22, 2022

Football for Good: Volunteer’s “Three Piece Suit Football” Honors Veterans