Points of Light

Get inspired by our #DailyPointofLight award honorees. These extraordinary individuals are making a real difference in their communities. Their stories of service and leadership inspire us all to take action and create positive change. Discover how you can get involved and read more about how these changemakers are impacting their community. Know someone who's an outstanding volunteer? Nominate them for a Daily Point of Light Award today! https://ow.ly/RtkZ5102xeF

Welcome GoodWorks NWA our first Points of Light #GlobalNetworkAffiliate in Arkansas! An initiative of the Jones Center, GoodWorks is the new regional volunteer center serving Northwest Arkansas. GoodWorks connects residents, nonprofits, and businesses with meaningful opportunities to serve, helping strengthen local nonprofits and build a culture of volunteerism across the region. We can't wait to see what incredible impact is to come. #VolunteerChangesEverything

Your ideas could help shape the future of volunteering. Workshop proposals are now open for the #PointsofLight27 Conference! We’re looking for bold thinkers, innovative leaders and changemakers ready to share practical strategies that strengthen volunteer engagement, challenge the status quo and turn ideas into meaningful action. With 70+ workshops and an anticipated 2,000 leaders from across the globe, the conference is an opportunity to share your expertise, spark new thinking and equip others with actionable tools to drive lasting community impact. Whether you’re working in the nonprofit, corporate, government, education or national service sector, your experience could help move the field forward. 📅 Submit your workshop proposal by November 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Help shape the conversations, connections and solutions that move volunteering forward. 🔗 Submit your proposal: https://lnkd.in/eJpB8J_h

We are honored that our co-founder and board chair, Carrie Meghie, has recently been chosen as a Daily Point of Light Award honoree number 8440. Carrie's son Jackson was born on 11/11/11 at 11:11 p.m. and spent nearly all of his 10 months of life in the NICU. During that time, Carrie and her husband made a discovery that would change the trajectory of their lives — and thousands of other families': hospital parking was their largest out-of-pocket expense, costing nearly $2,000 in just six weeks. For many NICU families, that cost was the thing standing between them and their baby. The Jackson Chance Foundation was born from that realization. We provide 24/7 unlimited in-and-out parking passes to NICU families so they can come and go freely — walk the dog, attend a meeting, grab lunch — without paying every time they pull out of the garage. What makes Carrie's perspective so compelling is how she frames the work: On the ripple effect of generosity: "We initially just wanted to raise a little bit of money to support families, and the organization really took a life of its own when people started donating. We were raising hundreds of thousands of dollars. Starting a big organization wasn't the goal. The supporters and the donors dictated the direction it was going." On the impact of showing up: "We really believe that contributed to how much happiness and joy he had while we were in the hospital. We wanted to give other families and other babies like Jackson that gift to be able to have a loved one with them 24/7." On why small contributions matter more than people think: "A $10 donation to us can give a family a whole 24 hours with their baby, which can be very meaningful if they're there at an important and critical time. It can have way more impact than you might realize." On reframing loss: "Even though it sounds like a really heartbreaking story because we lost our son, those were an amazing 10 months. We had so much joy, and I'm honored to have been his mom for even a short period. Don't be afraid to talk about that loss. It shouldn't be such a taboo thing for people to talk about." We recently launched at our fourth Chicago hospital and are now expanding to cities across the country. What started as one family's grief has become a model for how deeply personal experience can drive systemic, scalable impact. Points of Light Carrie Meghie Read full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gHQZNWtW #DailyPointofLight #PointsofLight #NICU #Nonprofit #VolunteerLeadership

We’re hiring! Join Points of Light and help advance a future where everyone can create change through volunteering. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven professionals for the following roles: Director, Grant Management and Revenue Operations Chief Development Officer Bring your skills and ideas to a team working to strengthen communities, build connections and inspire service. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/sSln5100ezK #WereHiring #PointsofLight #NonprofitCareers

The moment before vs. the moment after. 💙 Behind every celebration is a story of impact, a commitment to service and people who believe in the power of giving back. The 2026 George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards brought together extraordinary changemakers, leaders and advocates who are helping build stronger, more connected communities through service. From the anticipation leading up to the evening to the inspiration we carried home, one thing remains clear: the impact of service extends far beyond a single moment. #GHWBPointsofLightAwards #PointsofLight

Volunteering is more than the time you give. It's showing up for our communities, building connections, and turning care into action. This summer, CarMax volunteers had an incredible day of service. From transforming the Nature Nook at Mass Audubon with Boston Cares to revitalizing a school in Charlotte, NC with Jersey Cares CarMax showed their community what it means to turn care into action. When people come together to serve, the impact goes beyond a single day. #CarmaxCares #VolunteeringChangesEverything

An evening honoring those who remind us that service has the power to change lives, strengthen communities and inspire generations. The 2026 #GHWBPointsofLightAwards celebrated extraordinary individuals whose commitment to making a difference reflects the very best of humanity. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, and thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the power of volunteering and the lasting impact of service. Volunteering changes everything.

Creating lasting change takes collaboration, commitment and a shared belief in the power of people. 💛 We’re proud to recognize our Gold Sponsors for their generous support of the 2026 George H.W Bush Points of Light Awards and dedication to advancing the power of volunteering. Their partnership helps bring people together, strengthen communities and inspire meaningful action. Thank you for being part of a movement that’s shaping a brighter future through service!

Behind every meaningful moment of impact are partners who believe in the power of service. 💙 A thank you to our Diamond sponsors for their support of the 2026 George H.W Bush Points of Light Awards and their commitment to strengthening communities through volunteering. Your partnership helps turn purpose into action, creating opportunities for connection, belonging and lasting change. Together, we’re proving that volunteering changes everything.