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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, an older man in a red shirt pours wax into glass jars, creating candles. On the right, a product photo of a wax candle in a glass jar, with a label that reads: "Apple-Achian: Apple, cinnamon, nutmeg."

Businesses Doing Good

Amid power outages, North Carolina candle shop 'gives light' to Helene victims in need

Sparta Candle Company is donating hundreds of candles to help North Carolinans in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Three screenshots of a TikTok, side by side. On the left, a young woman in her twenties wears a blue and pink tie-dye shirt and a backwards baseball cap. She speaks directly into the camera in her kitchen, saying "guess what, it's election season." In the center, the same woman appears smaller on screen, with a screenshot of a Hinge conversation behind her. On the right, the same woman is speaking in her kitchen again, saying "like, how to get involved."

People Doing Good

TikTok users 'go undercover' in swing states, convincing their dating app matches to vote in November

By changing their locations, these TikTok influencers used their dating apps to reach matches in swing states.

On the left, military personnel approach a stranded manatee in a field near an Air Force Base. On the right, A large group of people - a mix of people wearing blue FWC rescue shirts and military personnel -- crouch beside a manatee on a tarmac after lifting it to safety.

Animals

After Helene left countless manatees stranded, rescue crews jumped in to save the 'gentle giants'

A 15-foot storm surge washed away boats, cars, and homes — and left many manatees in a helpless position.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sits in a park next to his dog, Scout, a Black labrador mix. Behind them are luscious green trees. Walz wears a khaki hat that reads "Minnesota Grown," with a black quarter-zip shirt, as he pets the dog, who wears a black collar.

Animals

Tim Walz says his rescue dog's 'sense of empathy' has made him a better leader — and human

The Vice Presidential hopeful joined WeRateDogs for a walk in the park with his rescue pup, Scout.

An illustration of Jacob Simon on an iPhone, speaking into a small microphone on his white ear buds. The phone sits atop a bright yellow background with a doodle of the sun. The words "for the first and only time" appear behind him.

Environment

Art saved eco-educator Jacob Simon. He thinks it can save our planet, too.

Jacob Simon, an environmentalist, optimist, and educator, explains why he thinks art could have a world-saving impact on the climate crisis.

Jimmy Carter Quote Graphic: The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.

Quotes

Famous and lesser-known quotes from Jimmy Carter on hope, service, and humanity

We’ve collected Jimmy Carter’s most famous quotes — as well as some of his most inspiring lesser-known quotes

Calendars

October's awareness months and days you should know about

The ultimate calendar of October’s awareness days, national months, and more...

Quotes

85 October quotes and poems to inspire, motivate, and uplift

To help you delight in the splendor of October, we’ve curated a selection of positive and inspiring quotes (and poems) about the tenth month of the year.

President Jimmy Carter smiles at Egyptian President Anwar Sadat at the White House, Washington, D.C.

Faith

Jimmy Carter at 100: How his faith influenced his public service and human rights advocacy

On Carter’s 100th birthday, as journalists and historians consider his legacy, this prelude to Carter’s campaign offers insight into how he wanted to be known and how he might like to be remembered.

An illustration of the southeast corner of the United States, covered by a red heart. It sits atop a photo of Hurricane Helene

Take Action

Hurricane Helene relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, here’s how you can help survivors in North Carolina & the surrounding region.