People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A woman sits between two men on a bench. All of them are wearing green hooded sweatshirts

Woman invents 'stim hoodie' with built-in fidget toys for people with autism and ADHD

Olivia Drewery created the design to meet her own needs, noting that most clothing brands are not designed with neurodivergent people in mind.
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An image of Drew Lynch and Mr. Wende -- a young man in his 20s and an elderly man -- sitting on a hospital bed side-by-side

A crowd of strangers came together to save a man's life at a comedy show: 'A reminder why comedy is so needed'

Drew Lynch, a rising stand-up comedian, looks back on the life-changing moment that defined his last tour.
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A group of Minnesotans sing in the streets, carrying protest signs

Singing Resistance to lead nationwide 'day of song.' Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The activist group has gained popularity in the wake of ICE occupation in Minnesota, with singing chapters popping up across the country.
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Richard Kiley, a 60-year-old man in a black long-sleeve shirt, stands in front of the Olympic rings

Official 'Olympics Dad' invites US women's hockey team to his house to celebrate after White House drama

Richard Kiley, Milan’s “Official Dad Correspondent,” joins Flavor Flav in celebrating the U.S. women’s hockey team.
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Red TED letters on stage in front of a purple bokeh background

TED's Audacious Project gives $1B to nonprofits working to solve 'humanity's biggest problems'

From cleaning up ocean plastic to preventing homelessness, the new cohort of fellows receives funding necessary to execute their world-changing work.
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Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell appear onstage together at the 2026 Grammys as they accept the award for best song.

Billie Eilish doesn't shy away from politics. Here are 6 times she put her money where her mouth is

Billie Eilish turned heads at the 2026 Grammys when she let loose an expletive condemning ICE, but it’s far from the first time she’s been outspoken about politics.
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A photo collage of a monitor on a rolling standee, a close-up portrait of Elana Meyers Taylor, a woman protests while holding a signage, John and Hank Green pose for a photo, and a pile of trash

Good News This Week: February 21, 2026 - Plants, Books, & Food Banks

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A young red-headed woman breaks down in tears in three images from a video filmed in her kitchen

Woman breaks down in tears after her neighbors leave shocking note on her doorstep: 'Acts of kindness probably mean more than you think'

Emily Jean normally posts sewing tutorials on TikTok to a small audience. Her latest video has raked in over a million views.
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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in Crave's "Heated Rivalry"

'Heated Rivalry' fans raise $63K for children's hospital for Hudson Williams' birthday

The fundraiser will support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, which the actor said “saved his life” when he was “a little baby.”
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Two photos side by side. On the left, John and Hank Green smile in front of a maroon backdrop. On the right are hospital beds in the Sierra Leone Maternal Center of Excellence

The first-ever NICU in Sierra Leone just opened its doors — with the help of Hank & John Green

The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence was over a decade in the making. A large-scale fundraising effort by Hank and John Green made it possible.
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A screenshot of John and Hank Green streaming on the Project For Awesome YouTube livestream

Hank & John Green raise $4.1 million in 2026 'Project For Awesome' charity livestream

Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, has been a smash fundraising success since 2007.
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