You’ve Never Had a #thirstythursday Like This
Forget red Solo cups. Actually, forget cups all together, let alone clean, disposable ones. I’m assuming you’ve heard something about this before - that much of the world is suffering a daily, lethal water crisis - but has it been presented to...
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Video: POINT CEO Stumps the Public
Today we’re throwing it back to the day that our very own CEO, Madison Mikhail, wandered the streets of downtown Columbus to ask a very important question of those who were passing by.
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Why Is Everyone Wearing Purple?
Bradley Cooper, Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Garner have done it. Justin Bieber, Seth Rogan and Zooey Deschanel have participated as well, not to mention probably some of your neighbors, relatives or friends. Soon, you might be seeing more of your...
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What Makes a Charity “Reliable”?
"Scientifically proven!". "Guaranteed 20 pounds down in 30 days!". "Most reliable____!". "Best quality!". "Unmatched performance!". We're bombarded every day with claims of being the best. How do we know if we're being told the truth?
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Mondays at POINT
Happy June! We're as excited for summer as you should be for all that's happening at POINT. You're here for updates and we've got 'em: from a t-shirt you've gotta have, huge development news, to a calendar worth sharing, make the best of your...
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Random Acts of Kindness That’ll Leave You Inspired
A random act a day keeps the blues away, at least in our opinion. As spring rolls into summer in the coming weeks, it’s important to know some of the little ways to make a big difference in someone’s day or even their life.
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The 10 Dollar Question
It’s no secret that $10 has very different purchasing power depending on where in the world you are holding that bill (FYI: the official nerd-term for that is "Purchasing Power Parity").
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When Spending and Compassion Collide
Okay, I'll admit it, I love shopping. Finding that perfect top that makes you feel like a 10, or buying a pair of sunglasses that make you feel cool and mysterious...
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Can empathy be empty?
In a time when everything that we eat, wear, do, and think is immediately and publicly documented, how people chose to engage with charities and causes has sometimes become subject to criticism.
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Pointing to Nepal
All of the sudden your world falls to literal pieces. Unable to withstand the shock, your home crumbles around you, the collapsing floors and ceilings taking you with them.
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Miss Goody-Two-Shoes to the High School Bully
Today, (I’m now realizing) I cooked eggs, that I was too scared to eat, for the animals who live in wooded patch in back of my apartment. (I don't really know if that's good but raccoons eat anything).
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The Day After Earth Day
If you look at any standard calendar, most days of the year can be accounted to celebrate or remember a certain event in history. Most pass by us - almost forgotten - as quickly as they had come.
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