Purpose made practical
A Point of Light is a program, initiative or outreach effort within one of our nine fields of service. Together, these efforts connect the Foundation’s broad charitable purpose with the needs of individuals and communities.
Explore the work within each field
Some Points of Light are available services; others are priorities being developed through partnerships and planning. Each is identified in context so you can find a relevant next step.
FIELD 01
Housing Stability
- USDA Section 504 Home Repair AssistanceAuthorized packager · Texas
- USDA Section 502 Homeownership ResourcesInformation · Packaging in development
- Homeownership & Housing NavigationProgram development
- Home Preservation & AccessibilityProgram development
- Transitional Housing & Family StabilityFuture development · No housing placements
FIELD 02
Health & Wellness
- Prevention & Healthy-Aging EducationProgram development
- Nutrition & Healthy LivingProgram development
- Health Access & Community PartnershipsProgram development
- Mental Health AwarenessProgram development
FIELD 03
Senior Services & Healthy Aging
- Medicare Education & Benefits NavigationProgram development
- Aging in Place & Home SafetyProgram development
- Caregiver Education & Care CoordinationProgram development
- Social Engagement & Volunteer VisitationProgram development
- Transportation & Technology AccessProgram development
- Elder Protection & Financial SafetyEducation & resources
- Life Planning & Document ResourcesAssistance & resources
- Benefits Application AssistanceAssistance & resources
FIELD 04
Veteran Services
- Housing & Resource NavigationProgram development
- Employment & Educational OpportunityProgram development
- Wellness & Family ConnectionsProgram development
- VA Benefits & Appeals ResourcesAssistance & resources
FIELD 05
Education
- Digital Literacy & InclusionWorkshops in development
- Financial Literacy & Consumer EducationProgram development
- Workforce Readiness & Lifelong LearningProgram development
- Youth Leadership & Educational OpportunityProgram development
- Citizenship PreparationAssistance & resources
FIELD 06
Community Development
- Inclusive Community OutreachPartnerships in development
- Community PartnershipsExpressions of interest welcome
- Volunteer & Civic EngagementRoles subject to readiness
- Community Needs & Neighborhood RenewalProgram development
- Benefits Access & EnrollmentAssistance & resources
- Citizenship & Immigration AccessAssistance & resources
- Benefits Denials & Next StepsAssistance & resources
FIELD 07
Emergency & Disaster Relief
- Preparedness & Essential ResourcesProgram development
- Recovery & Temporary Housing SupportProgram development
- Volunteer Coordination & Community RebuildingProgram development
FIELD 08
Grantmaking
- Community Benefit GrantsProgram development
- Scholarships & Educational AssistanceProgram development
- Needs-Based Charitable AssistanceProgram development
FIELD 09
Additional Charitable Activities
- Emerging Community NeedsProgram development
- Mission-Aligned Pilot InitiativesProgram development
- New Charitable CollaborationsProgram development