BRINGING THE CIVIC CIRCLE TO LIFE >> CONTINUED
vision to create a world where it’s impossible to remain on the sidelines. We offer actionable and accessible ways for every individual to apply their skills and passions to be more civically engaged.
ACTIVATING THE CIVIC CIRCLE WITH AFFILIATE MINI-GRANTS Points of Light knows that effecting change is not a solitary journey. Only with collective action can we change the world. With reflection and idea-sharing in mind, we launched a Civic Circle discussion series and awarded 12 mini-grants of $3,500 each to affiliates to host local discussions on civic engagement. Grantees included: HandsOn Greater Phoenix, Giving DuPage, United Way of East Central Iowa, Volunteer New York!, Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, Spark the Change Colorado, The Volunteer Center of the Triad, Volunteer Fairfax, Business Volunteers Maryland, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership, HandsOn RVA, HandsOn Spain and Volunteer Ireland (working together). Additionally, through the Civic Life Today Ambassador program, Points of Light awarded 17 mini-grants of $500 for affiliates to share content from the Civic Life Today magazine issues with their communities. Grantees included: Volunteer Houston, VolunteerNow, Seattle Works, Boston Cares, Activate Good, HandsOn San Diego, Chicago Cares, Cincinnati Cares, Volunteer Arlington, United Way of Acadiana, Hands On Hartford, HandsOn Broward, HandsOn Northwest North Carolina, HandsOn London, United Way of VolusiaFlagler Counties, HandsOn New Orleans and Caring Choices.
ESSENTIAL WORKERS IN TIMES OF DISASTER Our Global Network affiliates are key leaders within their communities during difficult times. In 2021, we supported their efforts through our continued response to immediate and long-term needs, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the wildfires that
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PHOTO: Anya Dillard Leads West Orange High School climate strike. Source: Wikimedia Commons.