COVID-19 Good News

In the midst of COVID-19, there have always been people making a difference. We're celebrating global progress against coronavirus, and sharing the ways we can make a positive difference.

3 Things To Include In A Covid Care-Package: Hydration Packets, Some Tea & An Air Purifier.

19 Things To Include in a COVID Care Package (2024)

A care package with items like cough drops, tea, comfort food, books, games, and more can provide support for those testing positive and going through quarantine.
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This New U.S. Bureau is a Beacon of Hope for Global Health

The new federal agency will focus on global health and pandemic prevention by coordinating U.S. foreign assistance and fostering international cooperation.
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Burnout to Brilliance: Nurse’s Immersive Workshops Address Trauma in Healthcare Systems

A dance-loving nurse created an immersive grief and trauma workshop series to help other nurses process stress and burnout through movement.
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8 Good News Stories About Small Businesses

Running a small business isn't easy. Our culture rewards big, winner-take-all businesses. But small businesses are valuable. By their nature, they have a focus deeper than just profit. These stories celebrate small businesses doing good — and the people who support them.
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39 Best Giving Tuesday Quotes for 2024

We’ve collected the best Giving Tuesday quotes to inspire generosity and motivate giving this year.
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This City Has a New Way To Fight Homelessness With COVID Aid

In the Dallas area, more than a dozen nonprofits and government agencies joined forces to launch a new program using the COVID federal aid, aiming for successes that other localities could replicate.
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16 Best (RED) Products To Fight AIDS & Save Lives in 2023

You can do your part to support to fight pandemics by simply shopping (RED). Here are the best products that help fight AIDS and COVID.
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U.S. Cities Are Getting Rid of Fines & Fees Seen Fueling Race & Income Gaps

From San Francisco to the Midwest to New York, the pandemic has triggered a policy rethink about the fairness of fines and fees for prison phone calls, overdue library books, and parking violations.
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In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning.

How One City Closed the Digital Divide for Nearly All Its Students

As of February, the city had provided nearly 36,000 laptops and more than 11,500 hot spots to low-income public school students.
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The World Is Celebrating the Life of Dr. Paul Farmer

World-renowned infectious disease expert, humanitarian, and equitable global health advocate Dr. Paul Farmer just passed away. Let's look at his legacy.
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Good News: 9 Frontline Heroes Worth Celebrating

Meet the frontline heroes making a difference during COVID, natural disasters, mental health crises, and more
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How the Tiny-Home Movement Is Providing More Than Just a Roof To People Experiencing Homelessness

Cities and nonprofits across the country are building communities of tiny homes to safely house people amid covid and cold winters. Proponents say tiny homes give people dignity and privacy, but some advocates for homeless people say they don't go far enough.
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