Points of Light , created by former president George W. Bush, mobilizes millions of people to take action that is changing the world and recognizes individuals who are making a difference through service and volunteerism. Through four innovative and dynamic enterprises: HandsOn Network , generationOn , AmeriCorps Alums , and Points of Light Corporate Institute , Points of Light helps put people at the center of transforming their communities. " And today, thanks to those programs and others like them, and thanks to the passion of leaders like President Bush and citizens who found the same passion over the years, volunteerism has gone from something some people do some of the time to something lots of people do as a regular part of their lives", said President Obama in the East Room of the White House in a ceremony that recognized Bush and recipients of the distinguished honor. Floyd Hammer and Kathy Hamilton received the award for their work in c...
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