Kids to Kids Receives 2006 Governor's Points of Light Award

November 2, 2006 - Kids to Kids has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2006 Governor's Points of Light Award.

The Governor's Points of Light Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their dedication, commitment, and determination in promoting and supporting volunteerism throughout the state.

The five award categories include: Individual, North; Individual, South; Individual, Rural; Non-Profit Agency/Service Organization; and Corporation/Business. Kids to Kids won the award in the category of "Nonprofit Agency/Service Organization."

Kids to Kids Executive Director Lisa Habighorst (pictured above, right, with founder and President Laurie Porter) accepted the Governor's Points of Light award on behalf of Kids to Kids and remarked, "We are so proud to be among such amazing charitable organizations that are doing so much to bring hope, peace and change to so many lives. It is very humbling to be recognized with such finalists and honorees."

Habighorst continued, "We never imagined Kids to Kids would impact the lives of not only the children who receive our books but also all those who work with us. We have volunteers who have dedicated every spare moment to ensure the success of Kids to Kids and the children we serve. Whether it's been through computer work, hauling and cleaning books, creative design work, manning information booths, or organizing book drives, volunteers have given so much. I have to acknowledge our staff, as well, for this team of dedicated ladies work for the betterment of our children. They put in such hard, long hours to keep the program running and serving. They truly are 'volunteers' with their time and dedication. There are seniors, as well, who meet weekly to clean our gently used books, intellectually-challenged young adults who take such pride in the books they prepare for other youngsters, children who learn to give by offering up their favorite books to be shared with those less fortunate, and donors who generously provide the resources to perpetuate the magic of Kids to Kids."

The Governor's Points of Light Award is given by the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service (NCNCS) which promotes volunteerism statewide.

Kids to Kids President Laurie Porter added, "Kids to Kids is so proud to be the recipient of such an esteemed award. Just the name, 'The Points of Light,' expresses our mission, for light, like the magic of books and reading, is powerful, strong, and illuminating. When the source comes from the hearts of so many caring individuals, its radiance is certain to brighten the lives of many. We are so grateful for the dedication of so many who make our dream of providing books to Southern Nevada's at-risk children a reality."

Download the official nomination news release now (.pdf format, 1.6 MB). [Editor's note: Kids to Kids has served more than 50,000 children, not the 500,000 as stated in the news release.]

Kids to Kids is honored to have been given this highly regarded award.

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