Historic Reflection

1. Historic Reflection Points of Light Foundation and HandsOn Network merge – creating largest volunteer organization in the country. President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation is formed to recognize the important contributions Americans of all ages are making within their communities through service and civic engagement including the President's Volunteer Service Award program. Points of Light founded in response to President George H. W. Bush’s vision of a “thousand points of light” President Bill Clinton signs the National and Community Service Trust Act – creating AmeriCorps and the Corporation for National Service . The first 20,000 AmeriCorps members serve. 1990 1992 1994 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 • President Barack Obama signs the historic Serve America Act heralding the next phase of the nation’s renewed call to service. Presidential Summit in Philadelphia. All living Presidents gather to call the nation to make a difference in the lives of children. President George W. Bush creates USA Freedom Corps in his State of the Union Address to build on the countless acts of service, sacrifice, and generosity that followed September 11, 2001. 1