have spoken of a thousand points of light-of all the community organizations that are spread like stars throughout the nation, doing good," said President George Bush in his inaugural address. Whether it's the woman who sends postcards to a lonely girl, the hairdresser who assists handicapped friends, or the retiree with pen pals on death row, the people profiled in this book have a common desire to help and

the courage to risk reaching out to others. This book shows how you can reach out and make a difference in your community