Points of Light Foundation, based in Washington, D.C., is an organization that engages and mobilizes volunteers to help solve social problems in a number of communities. The problems mainly fall into the categories of homelessness, violence, poverty, personal abuse, substance addiction and health issues. The institution provides a variety of programs and services and encourages people from all walks of life. The volunteers include people from businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, low-income communities, families, youth and older adults. The foundation advocates community service through a partnership with the Volunteer Center National Network to provide people to help mobilize people and resources that deliver solutions that address community problems.