It receives state funding and transfers of local and federal land and housing. The Serve Houston Youth Corps, which tutors elementary school children. As part of AmeriCorps, it receives grants from the state service commission. Springfield School Volunteers of Massachusetts, another tutoring group for local students. Nearly three-fourths of its funding comes from the local school district.
Federal grants provide additional revenue.
Volunteer Emergency Families for Children, which helps abused children and delinquents in Richmond, Virginia. Nearly a third of its funding comes from government. Stop Abusive Family Environments, a Welsh, West Virginia organization that provides shelter and court advocacy to victims of family violence. It has received sizable grants from the state and the U.S. Department of Housing. Effectiveness of Awards Recipients Candidates for the Points of Light Award are nominated through written nomination forms, which anyone may submit.