People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Three dads walk on a foggy trail as they carry suicide awareness flags in their backpacks

These three grieving dads have walked more than 1,500 miles together — and they aren’t stopping anytime soon

Since 2021, three bereaved fathers — Tim Owen, Mike Palmer, and Andy Airey — have walked more than 1,500 miles across the UK to honor their late daughters.
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American flag to celebrate Veterans Day

8 Ideas For Honoring Veterans On Veterans Day

Veterans Day should not be the only day we celebrate veterans, rather, it should be a jumping-off point for us to continue to fight and advocate for these folks at home — 365 days of the year. 
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A close-up image of a Black man putting carrots and lettuce into a grocery cart.

One of the country's first '100% free full-service' grocery stores operates inside a Baltimore library: 'No income requirements, no ID needed'

Since it opened in September 2024, the free grocery store has been the backbone of Baltimore’s Highlandtown neighborhood.
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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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On the left, a group text conversation in which an unknown number invites people to Thanksgiving. Teen responds: Who is those. Wrong number responds: Your grandma. On the right: two couples smiling as they take a group photo together, Jamal and Wanda among them.

After a mistaken text, this unlikely duo is celebrating their 10th Thanksgiving. And they're sharing their favorite recipe this year, too

When Jamal Hinton received a wrong number text inviting him to Thanksgiving, he asked if he could still come by for a plate. “Of course you can,” Wanda Dench responded. “That’s what grandmas do…feed everyone!”
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A group of women in green protest for hunger rights. Various signs read: Protect Snap, and End hunger!

In less than 24 hours, this Chicago suburb launched a community-wide food drive to help neighbors losing SNAP

More than 100 volunteers came together on November 2 to donate food and supplies to local food banks — whose shelves were already thinning.
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Abstract representation of Native American Heritage Month

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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Socks that give back from Bombas, Awesome Socks Club, and Conscious Step

12 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 person hands a cardboard takeout box to another person

For Nebraskans losing their SNAP benefits, this restaurant offers free meals and a makeshift food pantry

Beloved Mexican eatery Muchachos announced two new initiatives to help people impacted by cuts to SNAP.
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A pile of electronic waste sticking out a trash can

This teen has fixed and donated over 500 computers to help people in need

By the time he was 12, Sam Nadol had already repaired eight broken computers.
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Pastor Jamal H. Bryant raises his hand in worship while speaking into a microphone on stage

Pastor turns down $1M in church donations, urges congregation to give to SNAP recipients instead

Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant denied funds for New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and instead wants to serve members of the community who are losing their SNAP benefits.
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