Points of Light

06/05/2026

Let's meet some of our Points of Light ambassadors!

Ashley Nevinson is founder of Sargeant's Army , a non-profit dedicated to spreading kindness, providing meaningful volunteer opportunities, and supporting America’s Heroes. Ashley's mission is all about spreading hope and building a culture of generosity that ensures no soldier, youth, or neighbor is left behind.

Zach Hartman is founder of Zach's Planet Project. Beginning this initiative at just seven years old, his youth-led nonprofit focuses on environmental advocacy by transforming waste into valuable resources. To date he's redistributed over 300,000 books redistributed, kept 125,000 pounds out of landfills , and upcycled 6,000 toys for animal shelters.

Peri Finkelstein is founder of Team Peri Foundation. Living with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy, she has seen firsthand the amount of injustice and bias that exists to those living with disabilities. Her foundation's goal is to amplify marginalized voices, challenge societal norms, and combat ableism.

Sammie Vance is creator of Sammie's Buddy Bench. After hearing the idea of a buddy bench in 2017, she sought out to install benches across her community as a place of connection and community. Since then, she has helped over 650 schools/groups around the world get buddy benches, which are made of fully recycled materials.

06/05/2026

A simple stuffed animal can make all the difference in a difficult moment. Award honoree Amy Antone turned a frightening experience involving her young son into a mission to bring comfort to children facing crisis.

Through Cuddles of Hope, Amy provides new stuffed animals to children in hospitals, foster care programs and other challenging situations. She leads the organization's fundraising, volunteer management, outreach and distribution efforts, helping ensure children have something comforting to hold onto when they need it most.

Read more about her story and nominate a volunteer for a Daily Point of Light award today!

Amy Antone is the founder of Cuddles of Hope, an organization that provides children with a new stuffed animal to cuddle during an uncomfortable or frightening situation.

06/03/2026

Turning personal loss into a movement for change, Award honoree Madison Marsh is advancing cancer research, expanding patient support and advocating for families affected by pancreatic cancer.

Through the Whitney's Race Madison has helped mobilize more than $500,000 in hospital grants and created patient assistance funds that help families access lifesaving care. As a U.S. Air Force Officer, Harvard graduate student and PanCAN Rural Health Equity Chair, she also leads cancer research, advocates for federal funding and works to ensure patients receive the support they need regardless of where they live.

Read more about her story and nominate a volunteer for a Daily Point of Light award today!
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06/02/2026

Did you know that the economic value of skills-based volunteering reaches into the billions each year?

At Conference, you’ll gain practical ways to match skills with community needs.

Join co-host Jennifer Williamson, CEO of Volunteer Fairfax June 22-25 in Washington D.C and learn how to tap into skills-based volunteering.

Register today. Limited spots left. https://ow.ly/a5GN50Z6SeF

06/02/2026

Young people do not have to wait to lead. Award honoree Anish Kaza is proving that innovation and service can go hand in hand in the fight against hunger.

As cofounder of Pizza for a Purpose, Anish partners with local pizza restaurants and food banks to help distribute meals to people in need. Through the youth led initiative and app, he has helped facilitate the donation of more than 22,000 pizza slices, expanding access to food for families facing food insecurity.

Read more about his story and nominate a volunteer for a Daily Point of Light award today!

Anish Kaza co-founded Pizza for a Purpose, helping donate more than 22,000 pizza slices to address food insecurity in Florida.

06/01/2026

Food has become a way to build connection and care in her community. Award honoree Anna Schmidt-Kittler combines her love of cooking with service, using her skills to support neighbors experiencing homelessness.

For more than two years, Anna has volunteered with the Community Day Center of Waltham, preparing meals for 50 to 100 people at a time and offering clients a friendly face, meaningful conversation and a sense of belonging. Through every meal she serves, she helps create a welcoming space for those in need.

Read more about her story and nominate a volunteer for a Daily Point of Light award today!

Anna Schmidt-Kittler loves to cook and believes everyone should be able to enjoy a good meal. She uses her skills to feed those facing food insecurity.

05/29/2026

Volunteering changes communities, and for award honoree Sabrina Welch she's bringing that change through her organization .tricks_official 🧠

As the founder of Mind Tricks, Sabrina and the organizations 150+ members worldwide are bringing advanced neuroscience concepts to her community through free magic shows.

Her advice to others wanting to impact their community: "Whether you’re a kid or an adult, you can start right now, and it can come to fruition in a beautiful way.".

05/28/2026

A desire to help his community feel safer inspired Award honoree William Kwok to turn action into empowerment.

Through the Martial Arts Education Society, William leads workshops that teach practical safety skills while building confidence, awareness, empathy, and stronger community connection for vulnerable residents across New York.

Read more about their story and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.

William Kwok is the founder of the Martial Arts Education Society, where he hosts community workshops to teach practical safety skills and situational awareness.

05/28/2026

From hands on learning labs to networking sessions, Conference is the place to connect with other nonprofit leaders and get inspired.

We are so excited to have and join us this year and serve on our host committee.

Don't miss your chance to attend . Join the conversation in advancing social impact, June 22-25 in Washington, D.C. Limited spots available✨

05/27/2026

Last week our Global Network affiliates and partnered with for Bullseye Builds.✨

Volunteers worked together to create connected, functional and welcoming community spaces for families in the Greater Phoenix and Colorado area to enjoy.

Projects like this are proof that when companies invest in communities, real change reaches further. It's a reminder that volunteering changes everything.💙