Talking about what makes this nation special, President George H. W. Bush shares that “Points of Light are the Americans who prove that no one in America is without a gift to give, a skill to share, a hand to offer. This is the genius of America, ordinary Americans doing extra ordinary things.”

President George H. W. Bush’s administration formally recognized over 1,000 volunteers as “points of light” during his presidency. In this video, President Bush shares his vision to mobilize and celebrate volunteers who demonstrate how “a neighbor can help a neighbor.”

In this 1991 address, President George H. W. Bush outlines the need for collaboration. Since its founding, Points of Light Institute has been focused on uniting with individuals, corporations and the government to meet the needs of Americans and combat social problems through service.