Points of Light

Parker Family Receives Daily Point of Light Award for Work with Mercy Ships

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Hospital ships, Mercy Ships, Points of Light, Parker, Health, Fiction

"We are proud to award the Parker family for their lifelong commitment to service with the Daily Point of Light Award," said Natalye Paquin, Points of Light president and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "We are proud to award the Parker family for their lifelong commitment to service with the Daily Point of Light Award," said Natalye Paquin, Points of Light president and CEO.
  • The Parker family serves with Mercy Ships , an international charity that uses hospital ships staffed by volunteers to deliver free surgeries and life-changing medical care to people in need.
  • Gary and Susan Parker have served onboard for more than 30 years, a true embodiment of the dedication to service that the Daily Point of Light Award recognizes.
  • "We are honored and humbled to accept the Daily Point of Light Award, and do so on behalf of all of the ship's crew and staff worldwide who volunteer their time with Mercy Ships," Dr. Parker said.

Blackbaud Wraps Successful bbcon 2018; Announces New Partnership with Points of Light

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Ethics, Civil society, Altruism, Giving, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Points of Light, Economy, Blackbaud, Virtue

Over the course of the three-day event, Blackbaud announced more than 80 product and innovation updates.

Key Points: 
  • Over the course of the three-day event, Blackbaud announced more than 80 product and innovation updates.
  • Points of Light is leading a sector-wide effort to define new uniform standards that will help the social good community measure and understand the impact of volunteerism.
  • "Points of Light and Blackbaud share a vision of a world where volunteering and volunteerism are valued, promoted, andeffectively leveraged to drive meaningful change that motivates social good."
  • We're excited to work with Points of Light to help them address this important need."

MGM Resorts International Named to The Civic 50 List as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Country by Points of Light

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Cinema of the United States, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM Resorts International, Civic engagement, Economy of the United States, Points of Light, Criss Angel Believe, Southern California

The award recognizes MGM Resorts International as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The award recognizes MGM Resorts International as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.
  • At MGM Resorts we believe that every individual has the power to make our communities stronger and impact positive social change through volunteerism.
  • "The Civic 50 truly highlights the commitment of community and civic engagement of America's leading brands," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light.
  • Since 2002, MGM Resorts employees have raised more than $75 million and supported thousands of charitable organizations through the non-profit MGM Resorts Foundation.

Comerica Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Ethics, Altruism, Civil society, Philanthropy, Public administration, Social ethics, Points of Light, Civic engagement, Volunteering, Comerica, Civic, Virtue

The award recognizes Comerica as one of the most community-minded companies in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The award recognizes Comerica as one of the most community-minded companies in the United States.
  • Comerica is one of about four Texas companies named among The Civic 50 winners that were announced at the Service Unites 2018, Points of Light's annual conference on volunteering and service in Atlanta.
  • "The Civic 50 truly highlights the commitment of community and civic engagement of America's leading brands," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light.
  • The Civic 50 honorees are public and private companies with U.S. operations and revenues of $1 billion or more.

WellCare Recognized Among the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
WellCare, Civic engagement, Points of Light

This marks the second consecutive year WellCare has been recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the second consecutive year WellCare has been recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.
  • The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and other resources to improve the communities in which they do business.
  • "The Civic 50 truly highlights the commitment of community and civic engagement of America's leading brands," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light.
  • Through its WellCare Associate Volunteer Efforts (WAVE) program, WellCare encourages its employees, or associates, to volunteer at nonprofit organizations throughout the year to benefit underserved populations and the communities the company serves.

Statement from Natalye Paquin, Points of Light President and CEO, in Honor of Mrs. Barbara Bush

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Bush family, Livingston family, Schuyler family, United States, Sons of the American Revolution, Texas, Government, Civil society, George H. W. Bush, Points of Light, Volunteering, George W. Bush

Her life was the very definition of what we at Points of Light hold up and support though our mission, a life that includes service to others.

Key Points: 
  • Her life was the very definition of what we at Points of Light hold up and support though our mission, a life that includes service to others.
  • A tireless advocate for volunteerism, Mrs. Bush helped countless charities and humanitarian causes during her years in public life.
  • "We have been fortunate at Points of Light to call her a supporter, a partner and a friend.
  • We were privileged to have Mrs. Bush inspire us at the nationally televised 2011 Points of Light Tribute event and during the 2012 National Conference on Volunteering in Service .