Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A father and a daughter sit together in a couch with a telescope between them

What Can a Library Card Get You? Try a Popcorn Maker or Ukulele

The “library of things" is a movement in the United States that is reshaping public libraries and how they serve patrons in the digital age.
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Dressember advocates wearing dresses and ties to raise money to fight human trafficking

Dressember: Can a Dress Change the World?

Their vision: a world without slavery. Their tool is a dress. The challenge is simple: Every December, participants commit to wearing a dress — or tie — every day for 31 days, regardless of the occasion or weather.
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A photo collage of socks-wearing feet, a man with a pan and socks, a pie chart with statistics, a woman at a bike rack, two soldiers carrying an item, and a scuba diver

Bikes, Fish, & Divers - Good News This Week: November 12th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Richard Casper of CreatiVets

Good News: How One Veteran Is Using Art To Save Lives

Coming home from war, Richard Casper struggled with depression and suicidal ideation, but he found the healing power of art and music.
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Gifts that give back to the LGBTQ+ community, mental health organizations, and various nonprofits

The Ultimate Guide To Gifts That Give Back

Find the perfect gifts to show your love and appreciation for the special people in your life, all while making a difference for causes they believe in.
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Sustainable holiday greeting cards from Paperless Post, Botanical Paperworks, and Greenvelope

8 Best Eco-Friendly Holiday Cards To Send

If you’re eager to send out holiday cards (without the added guilt of your paper or energy usage), then you're in the right place. We’ve narrowed down your search for the most eco-friendly holiday cards on the market...
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Socks that give back from Parks Project, Awesome Socks Club, and Conscious Step

14 Socks That Give Back & Donate To Charity

We’ve curated the ultimate list of sock companies that are making it easier for us to elevate our sock game while supporting the causes we care most about...
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A man driving a quad bike

In Baltimore, Teaching Stem Through Dirt Bikes

An engineer-turned-educator says cities get it wrong when they criminalize Black youth’s hobbies, rather than seeing them as an opportunity.
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11 Eco-Friendly Stationery Brands Worth Writing Home About

Nothing shows someone you care quite like a handwritten note — but we don't want to send cards that contribute to climate change. Here are a few eco-friendly stationery picks to send in style.
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Pizza John shirts sold to raise money for charity —

Pizzamas: How a Bad Mustache Became an Annual Fundraiser & Community Tradition

The story of Pizza John and a community of Nerdfighters making the world a better place... in the weirdest way possible.
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11 Ways To Celebrate National Book Month

October is National Book Month! This annual event is celebrated by authors, booksellers, publishers, libraries, and book lovers. Explore these action ideas...
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Artists Are Painting Streets To Make Them Safer... And It's Working

With traffic deaths rising in the US, some cities are turning crosswalks and intersections into eye-catching murals — with life-saving results.
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