When you first met this guy, everything felt like a fairytale. He brought you flowers on your first date, he held doors open for you, and he whisked you away for a romantic weekend in Paris. He seemed like your dream man. Maybe your intuition sensed something was off, but it’s easy to miss the…
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Joel Angel Garcia. Read his story and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. Joel Angel Garcia says he painted occasionally before he lost his vision to diabetes, but when the 61-year-old Palmview, Texas resident went blind, his vision for helping others became clear. “I would paint…
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Shavontana “Starr” Davis who was a 2021 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Awardee. Each year L’Oréal Paris and Points of Light recognize and celebrate Women of Worth who make a beautiful difference in their communities. Ten honorees each receive a $20,000 grant to support their most cherished cause, and an online vote…
So many of us are experiencing ongoing feelings of helplessness, heartbreak and unease as the war in Ukraine continues, and we’re all trying our best to stay informed. While watching the news and reading updates can be helpful, it can also be stressful — which is why it’s important that we set boundaries with technology…
Racial injustice surrounds us, and many people are wondering how they can best take part to make meaningful change. At Points of Light, we’ve found tremendous capacity for widespread, systemic change beginning with small actions taken by many individuals. Here are a few ideas about how to get involved, as well as some of our…
Points of Light values inclusivity, diversity and equality. We stand with people who are taking action for a more just and equitable world. We believe every action matters. We recognize that civic engagement takes many forms and is critical to advancing causes that improve society for everyone. Our President & CEO, Natalye Paquin, shares her…
By Ashley Stahl, Originally Published in Forbes Picture this…You are new to a job, climbing the corporate ladder and doing great…So great in fact, that your manager has asked you to travel for work on a business trip. This is an exciting opportunity that provides exposure and responsibility, but also some things you might not…
Rodney Hale didn’t want anyone to worry. He knew something was wrong with his heart. But if he told his wife and kids, they’d fear the worst. After all, his brother had died of a heart attack a few years ago, as had their dad back when they were kids. At 50, Rodney had already…
Gladys Simen A life coach dedicated to helping working moms uncover their native genius and master career and motherhood. Read full profile When parents take a moment to think about what matters most in life, one of the top responses is always spending more time with family. It’s something we can all agree on, but…
In the ever-changing, ever-complex world of work, team dynamics has never been so important. Teams previously working closely together have been forced to physically disband, go through various life-changing experiences, and in some instances, come back—well, kind of. It’s likely now your team all have a very different view of what their “new normal” looks…
