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Survivors of sexual assault are often left with only a hospital gown. This community closet clothes them in dignity

“Even in your darkest, worst moments, there are people who are looking out for you,” one survivor said.

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Charlotte volunteers deliver hundreds of free grocery boxes to immigrant families fearing ICE raids

OurBridge for Kids paused afterschool programming with increased ICE presence, organizing a food drive in the meantime.

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Latino-owned grocery chain offers free delivery to people afraid of leaving home due to ICE raids

Compare Foods hopes to give customers “peace of mind from the comfort of their home.”

This church in Charlotte is training parishioners to protect immigrants during ICE crackdown: 'Loving your neighbors is holy'

Hosted by Siembra NC at Dilworth United Methodist Church, the training gave community members tangible ways to support neighbors amid a citywide ICE crackdown.

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Virtual 'University Of The People' provides a free college education to anyone in the world

For people who can’t access a traditional college education, University of the People provides a viable alternative.

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At this beauty school, survivors of human trafficking become hair stylists

The Max Steinbeck Women’s Empowerment Center teaches young women and mothers how to become business owners.

Four women smile in front of a brick wall. They are part of the Can't Win Victory Fund in North Carolina

These 'can't-idates' are running for office knowing they'll lose. Their mission is to fight gerrymandering

The Can’t Win Victory Fund is recruiting people who want to run for office with no intention of actually winning.

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22 Ways To Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

National Native American Heritage Month is a month-long celebration that kicks off on November 1st. We’ve put together some ideas to help you meaningfully celebrate it...

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10 effective ways you can make change — in addition to attending a protest

Millions attended another "No Kings" protest over the weekend. But what comes next?

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Jane Fonda and 500 other Hollywood stars are reviving the Committee for the First Amendment. What does that mean?

The committee was first created in 1947, during the McCarthy era.

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Good News This Week: October 4, 2025 - Trees, Bakers, & Podcasts

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

14 Ways to Celebrate & Take Action for Banned Books Week

When it feels like our reality has crumbled into a dystopian nightmare, what do we do? We use the power of books, form our own team of heroes, and fight against censorship and for stories that matter!