People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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Oliver Chan invites community members to join him for a chat on a bench, or at a local “Chatty Cafe.”

Barbara Papitto has spent the last five years supporting causes in her own community in Rhode Island.

First designed by Iranian architect Nader Khalili, SuperAdobe homes have popped up all around the world.

April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to celebrate the big event.

The two first-year teachers started Pedals for Pencils to purchase classroom necessities and support immigrant students.

Matt Trevelyan, a former puppeteer, took on a unique project to help protect a beloved bird.

The children’s entertainer and activist is doubling down on her commitment to international aid.

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, has died, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025. He was 88.

The pontiff, who died Monday at 88, was beloved by many progressive Catholics.

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The foundation, run by John and Dorothea Bongiovi, recently served its 200,000th meal to underserved communities throughout New Jersey.