People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A group of people work together on an art project on Hawai’i island.

Why thousands of art lovers are coming together on July 27: 'Many hands make light work'

A nationwide project on this scale hasn’t happened since 1936.

Two photos. On the right, Nikki Hiltz holds up a transgender pride flag in front of their face. On the left: Nikki Hiltz passes the finish line at the 2024 Olympic Trials, with their arms outstretched, cheering toward the sky

Nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz calls for compassion ahead of Olympics: 'We're setting the stage for what's possible'

The trans nonbinary runner is gearing up for the Olympics by standing up for the LGBTQ+ community.

An adult male tiger in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary.

Thailand's rangers hailed for doubling tiger population amid conservation hurdles

Data revealed in a new study show a steady recovery of tigers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex over the past two decades. This recovery has been mirrored by a simultaneous increase in the numbers of the tigers’ prey animals, such as sambar deer and types of wild cattle.

A photo collage of a boat in the ocean, crocodile eggs, a mountain and town, cells, and a baby sea turtle

Good News This Week: July 20, 2024 - Ferries, Crocodiles, & Sea Turtles

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A young Bob Newhart at rehearsal for 1987 Emmy Awards, sitting in the middle of an aisle.

Bob Newhart has passed at 94. To honor his legacy, his family asked for donations to his ‘favorite charity’

Words of support and love have poured in following the actor’s death, all speaking to his generosity and kindness.

Meghan Thee Stallion sings into a microphone on stage, wearing a red and white pinup-style mini dress

Why Megan Thee Stallion is donating emergency generators to seniors in the wake of Hurricane Beryl

The rapper has just announced the Emergency Power Program to help protect senior citizens in future disasters.

Two side-by-side screenshots of a YouTube video. One one side is a close up of tools soaking in vinegar and ketchup. On the other side, freshly cleaned tools sit atop a workbench.

Mechanic shares 'leftovers hack' to clean your rusty tools: 'I didn't realize it was THIS easy'

The YouTube mechanic shares a money-saving hack that uses kitchen staples to remove ‘every speck’ of rust from metal objects.

Three photos. On the left, Auli'i Cravalho smiles brightly in a black wetsuit while sitting on a boat, her two thumbs up in the air. In the center, a coral polyp under the sea. On the right, Aulil'i Cravalho speaks with a Hawaiian man about the area's coral reefs, while standing in front of the ocean.

'Moana's Auli'i Cravalho speaks up for Hawaiian coral reefs in new short film series

The voice actress of the beloved Disney princess is partnering up with a Hawaiian coral restoration nonprofit to educate us all about the importance of the planet's reefs.

From left to right: A woman has her hand over her mouth in surprise, a senior man walks across the street, as seen through a window, and the woman

Woman who moved into new home has ‘no words’ after 98-year-old neighbor left this at her doorstep

Her neighbor had lived in the community for 52 years, and he left her speechless.

Diane Lewis stands for a portrait on the steps of the apartment building where she grew up in the Upper Albany area of Hartford, Connecticut.

Mother's relentless fight leads to free prison calls in Connecticut

Connecticut families brought an end to expensive prison communication, providing a lifeline for the voices behind bars. But consistent contact still isn't guaranteed.

A photo collage of a bird perched on top of a branch, a baby playing with a toy, a building, a Pampers play room, and a frog

Good News This Week: July 13, 2024 - Birds, Frogs, & Nurseries