Philanthropy
News and Updates
Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.

Points of Light Launches a Strategy to Boost Volunteerism
Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service and civic engagement. The name was inspired by President George H.W. Bush, who referred to people and organizations engaged in service in the U.S. as “a thousand points of light” In his 1989 inaugural presidential address. Founded

Points of Light Launches a Strategy to Boost Volunteerism
Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service and civic engagement. The name was inspired by President George H.W. Bush, who referred to people and organizations engaged in service in the U.S. as “a thousand points of light” In his 1989 inaugural presidential address. Founded

Why Diversity Is Crucial in the STEM Workforce
Diversity in the STEM workforce continues to fall behind. See why achieving equity in the STEM field will impact generations to come.

Bridging the Gap With internXL: Inequities in Internships
Learn about the inequities in internship opportunities for students from underrepresented communities and how programs like internXL are addressing them.

Addressing Healthcare Inequities and Breast Care Treatment for Black Women
Robert F. Smith is dedicated to helping address inequities in women’s healthcare, including breast cancer treatment. Learn about the organizations he supports.

The Importance of Becoming More Financially Literate
Learn about why it is important to become financially literate and tips to increase literacy.

Disconnected: What Is Being Done About Internet Access Inequities
Learn about how a lack of access to the internet exacerbates other inequities facing underserved and underrepresented communities in the U.S.

Combating Mental Health Care Disparities
Learn about the barriers facing communities of color in accessing mental health care.

Why Diversity Is Crucial in the STEM Workforce
Diversity in the STEM workforce continues to fall behind. See why achieving equity in the STEM field will impact generations to come.

Bridging the Gap With internXL: Inequities in Internships
Learn about the inequities in internship opportunities for students from underrepresented communities and how programs like internXL are addressing them.

Addressing Healthcare Inequities and Breast Care Treatment for Black Women
Robert F. Smith is dedicated to helping address inequities in women’s healthcare, including breast cancer treatment. Learn about the organizations he supports.

The Importance of Becoming More Financially Literate
Learn about why it is important to become financially literate and tips to increase literacy.

Disconnected: What Is Being Done About Internet Access Inequities
Learn about how a lack of access to the internet exacerbates other inequities facing underserved and underrepresented communities in the U.S.

Combating Mental Health Care Disparities
Learn about the barriers facing communities of color in accessing mental health care.