People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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Ultimate Calendar of Healthcare Recognition Dates

Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international healthcare recognition days, weeks, and months.
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Courageous Volunteers Save Hundreds of Animals in Ukraine's War Zones

Kyiv Animal Rescue Group returned for its first evacuation mission to the eastern part of Ukraine, which has been heavily shelled amid Russia's full-scale war.
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TikToker Empowers Women, Sharing Life Hacks From Past Generations

Meet the TikToker who made a book of crowd-sourced advice passed down from generations of grandmothers and mothers.
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"Without volunteers, we’d be a nation without a soul." — Rosalynn Carter

43 Best Quotes About Volunteering To Inspire

Whether you're already a devoted volunteer seeking further motivation, or someone considering taking the first step into volunteering, these quotes will provide a powerful perspective on its value.
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Meet the Texas Teens Who Took on the State's 'Tampon Tax' (and Won)

A group of young women have teamed up with a prestigious Houston law firm to get the state to stop charging sales tax on menstrual products, arguing they qualify as “wound care dressings.”
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Amanda Gorman Fundraiser Soars as Her Iconic Poem Faces Ban in Florida

Amanda Gorman's fundraiser to fight book bans surpasses $50,000, showcasing overwhelming support for free speech. Learn how she is taking a stand against censorship.
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20 Celebrities You Didn't Know Eat a Vegan Diet

Some of your favorite musicians, actors, directors, athletes, and even fashion designers are passionate about following a vegan lifestyle for various reasons. Here is a list of 20 celebrities who eat plant-based diets.
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LGBTQ+ Youth Find Support of Stand-In Parents After Viral TikTok

Inspired by a viral TikTok, stand-in parents are rallying for the LGBTQ community, offering their unconditional love and support.
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Bike Share Programs in the U.S. Foster Greener Cities

The U.S. is embracing cycling with the rise of bike share programs. From Redding, California to Washington D.C., discover how these initiatives are changing urban transportation.
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Standing In Solidarity: 9 Ways To Be a Trans Ally

Transgender folks need our support now more than ever. Here is a guide to help you be the best ally you can be.
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Bikeable Neighborhoods (in Not-So-Bike-Friendly Cities)

Despite inner-city infrastructure development traditionally adopting a mixture of public transportation and vehicle-use roadways, many cities have begun to prioritize dedicated bicycle lanes and safety measures to offer better mobility options and quality of life.
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A photo collage of a basketball court, The Good Cup - a foldable cup, a beach, a group of volunteers from The Outdoorist Oath, and a Polynesian tree snail

Good News This Week: May 13th 2023: Beaches, Plastic-Free Cups, & Basketball Courts

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