Social Good & Social Change

Reader’s Digest

The 15 Most Heartwarming Acts of Kindness of 2018

7 Powerful Things Teachers, Parents, and Kids Are Doing to Prevent School Shootings

How One Pair of Socks Led to a Movement That Helped 350,000 Homeless People

8 Inspiring Women Who Are Changing the Lives of Women Across the World

Meet The 17 Most Inspiring Kids of 2017

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PUTTING THEIR PRISON PASTS BEHIND THEM

Upworthy

Eco-friendly concrete could make your morning commute a lot smoother.

After a traumatic injury, one athlete refused to quit and powered on to help others.

Get “greener” by trying as many of these 17 challenges as you can.

Newsweek

Why a 9/11 Survivor Celebrates The Suspension of Trump’s Immigration Ban

Glamour

Women Are Making a Huge Difference With Their Activism, and That’s Worth Celebrating

Fast Company

A New Wave Of Socially Conscious Tampon Companies Focuses On Organics And Giving Back

Teen Vogue

What Earth Hour Is And How to Participate

8 Young Environmentalists Who Are Working to Save the Earth

Edible

Donors Unite Offers Gift Cards for Change

VICE

WeWork Just Paid Health Care Entrepreneurs and Innovators Millions for Their Social Impact Efforts

Constant Exposure to Politics via Social Media is Bad for Your Mental Health: Here’s What You Can Do About It. 

Stories of Real-Life Heroes, Not Politics, Empower This Advocacy Group

We Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to the Bad Chemicals in Our Toothpaste

Hate Speech Cannot Be Normalized While Americans Grapple With the Limits of Free Speech

How to Keep Your Sanity in an Era of Divisive Politics, a 24/7 News Cycle and a Devastating New Tax Bill

45 Refugees Documented Their Lives With Disposable Cameras for New Art Project

Billions in Untapped College Financial Aid Is up for Grabs With This New Tool

The Real Progress on Immigration Reform is Happening on College Campuses

Neighborhood Without a Grocery Store for 40 Years Is Changing How It Gets Good Food

Tampons Are a Necessity, Not a Luxury

What To Do If You’re Being Harassed At Work Because of Who You Are

All Sports United

Under Her Makeup, ESPN’s Hannah Storm Bears a Scar That Inspired Her to Save Lives

PBS’s Next Avenue

This teen’s caring initiative is making a difference across the country

Nursing Home Visits Make a Lasting Impression

Impact Hub

The UN needs us to help hit 17 world-changing goals. Let’s do this.

The Optimist

SAVE LIVES BY DONATING THIS, INSTEAD OF MONEY

SWEET: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR AND CANCER SURVIVOR’S ICE CREAM GIVES BACK

These Teens Affected by Poverty Are Helping Other Children In Need

The 5 Coolest Ways You Can Support Veterans Right Now

Military Kid Reaches Into Shelter to Create Jobs for Homeless Veterans

10 Easy Ways to Volunteer From Home? We’re In.

HOW YOU CAN HELP IMMIGRANT FAMILIES RIGHT NOW

Brooklyn Magazine

Wanna Volunteer? There’s an App For That!

Forbes

After Raising $10 Million for Dating App, CEO’s New Challenge is Matching People With Shelter Pets

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This Man is Helping Businesses Turn Good Karma Into Capital

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Following the Millions in LUSH’s ‘Charity Pot’

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Hollywood Helps LA’s Struggling Population With Hands-On Approach576_03_P6_1046 (1)How to Fund 141 Nonprofits at Once

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Nonprofit Fills In Gaps To Help Children Of Fallen Veterans Attend College

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After Graduation, Support is Scarce Yet Crucial for Adults with Autism

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Beyond Society’s Safety Net

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How to Save a Life: Angel Organizations Rescue Special Needs and Senior Pets

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With Wish Upon a Wedding, a Commitment in Sickness and in Health 

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A Bedtime Experience for Nation’s Homeless Children

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Vigil Volunteers Offer Comfort and Companionship During Final Hours

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Taking Inspiration from Tragedy: Parents Start Pediatric Cancer Foundations To Honor Children

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Now That’s Refreshing: 22-Year-Old’s Hawaiian Bottled Water Grows 4000% in 3 Years

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The Social Good Network: Where 11,000 Entrepreneurs Go To Grow

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Swipe Right For Democracy: Sean Parker’s New Network Targets Social Change

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How Start-Ups Can ‘Get It Right’ in 2016: Social Good CEO Shares Top 7 Tips

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Huffington Post

This Teen Wakes up at 6am Every Day to Rescue Dogs

Adopt Don’t Shop: An Exclusive Interview With Rescue Dogs Little Miss Lexi and Pumpkin

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Why Beyonce Wants You to Buy This Backpack

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The Social Petwork

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86-Year-Old Granted Wish for Party Cruise

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The Surprising Way Emergency Vehicles in Major U.S. Cities Are Going Green

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Denied Service Dog, Veteran Finds Life-Changing Companion at Local Shelter

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Why These Children Are Reading to Homeless Cats

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Two Homeless Women Finally Get to Celebrate Mother’s Day

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Makeup Artist Finds Calling in Giving Women Confidence & Funding Animal Rescue

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What To Expect When You’re Fos’Pecting: Finding Love as a Foster Dog Mom

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A Green Solution to Overseas Hunger

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Hollywood Stylist Gives Survivors New Hope

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Pencils of Promise Founder Reminds us to Focus on the Children, Not the Statistics

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Rescue Dogs Bring Joy to Homebound Elderly

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All Aboard the Smile Train: Organization Brightens One Million Young Lives

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Autism Awareness Must Extend Beyond High School

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Narratively:

If You See Something, Do Something

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Downtown Magazine:

The Magic—and Social Mission—Behind Thinx Period Panties

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How Kahina Giving Beauty Makes a Difference in Morocco

Newsday

Hastings Teen Sensation Campaigns Against Bullies Through Song:

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The Daily Meal

‘Vice Cream’ Is an Indulgent Way to Give Back to Cancer Research

Brooklyn Soup Kitchen Hosts ‘Spice of Hope’

NYC Chef Gears Up for the Annual Chef’s Cycle Fundraiser

Food Delivery Platform Founded by Muslims Feeds Children and Charities With Every Order

The most romantic resort in Aruba is also the most eco-conscious

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For Fall, Pret A Manger Offers a Menu Minus Gluten, Plus Burritos, and Heavy on Philanthropy

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David’s Tea Launches Special-Edition Teas to Benefit Kenya

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Indulge in a Good Cause: Seattle Chocolates Provides Healthy Meals to Those in Need

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When your entire life is mountain sports, a paralyzing injury cant keep you away. 

Good News Network

Clear Your Schedule: Baby Kitten Cuddling is a Real Volunteer Job

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Man Builds Tiny House for Homeless Woman Sleeping in the Dirt 

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“Fospice” Gives Terminally Ill Shelter Dogs Chance at a Happy Ending

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College Student’s Device Can Turn Polluted Air into Printer Ink

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DJ Takes Dying Dog on Bucket List Trip Across America

poh-adventure-santa-monica-instagram Pull Up a Bar Stool on This Mobile Bus and Get Financial Advice

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Young Woman is Proof That Trusting Your Heart Can Save Your Life

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Cajun Food Truck Happily Dishes Up Plates to Anyone in Need

La Gumbo Ya Ya, Lalo's Taco Chop and Grill, and 2 Brothers Bistro present National Gumbo Day 2014 hosted at Dunlap Codding. Over 400 plates served.

Cops Decide Heroin Addicts Will Be Helped With Rehab, Not Arrested

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Boy’s Amazing Gadget to Revolutionize The Way Blind People Get Around

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And On The Seventh Day, This Former Addict Cuts Homeless People’s Hair

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Swipe Right For Unconditional Love: App Pairs You With Adoptable Pets

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Elderly Man’s Home is Repainted by Strangers After Kids Make Fun Of It

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One-Day Cancer Treatment Ends Weeks of Daily Radiation Visits

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One NYC Soup Kitchen Offers Food To People And Their Pets

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Man Builds Tiny “Life Jacket” To Save Beloved Pet Goldfish

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From Tiny Buddha: 6 ‘Love’ Challenges To Help You Live Better

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New Website Helps People Giving Up Pets to Avoid Shelters, Find Families

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Homebound Elderly Across America Will Get The Gift of Puppy Love

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Last Living 9/11 Rescue Dog Honored With Best Day Ever on 16th Birthday

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Trophy-Hunted Lion’s Tragedy Leads to Animal Rights Triumphs

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More “Homeboys” Can Bake, Sew, Begin Ex-Gang Lives, Thanks to Grant

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“Look At The Stars, Man” The Encounter That Inspired An Iconic Song

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Happy ‘Gotcha’ Day! Adoption Event Celebrates Pets With Unknown Birthdays

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Lane Bryant Challenges Victoria’s Secret By Redefining Beauty

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‘We Are Family DC’ Offers Lifeline for Seniors, David Grohl Sends One, Too

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The 4 Apps That Are Total Game Changers For New Yorkers and Beyond

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(WATCH) Restaurant Worker’s Incredible Act of Kindness

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Woman Feigns Injury to Rescue Scared, Starving Dog

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New York’s First Disability Pride Parade Draws 3,000 to Celebrate

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Rock & Roll Photographer Turns Local Homeless Into “Stars”

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Seniors Get a Lift Whenever Farm Animals Come to Visit

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How Mervin the Rescue Chihuahua Melted 30,000 Hearts on Instagram

Mervin Overalls InstagramSassy 5-yo Sets Up Ice Cream Shop So He Can Buy Medicine for Sick Kids

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Girls From Nepal Group Home Jump Into Action Providing Earthquake Relief

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Stylish Mini-Cars Help Kids With Disabilities Get Around the Playground 

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Pit Bull Love Prompts Autistic Teen to Kiss Mom for First Time

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A Whopping 5,200 Shelter Pets Were Adopted in One Weekend Event

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New Study Says Watching Cat Videos is Good For You – Especially at Work

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New York Press

Community Rallies to Help Toddler with Cancer

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Stefan Sagmeister Press PhotoWest Village Resident Spearheads a Bolder Way to Give Back

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Kris Kringle is Not Supposed to Scare Little Kids

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