People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Photos of Dave Grohl preparing barbecue for a homeless shelter in Los Angeles

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Feeds 500 People Facing Hunger in LA

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl brought his love of barbecue to 500 homeless Los Angeles community members, to fight food insecurity.
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A Dignity Village home

In Portland's Self-Governed Dignity Village, the Unhoused Make Their Own Rules

Leaders of the 20-year-old self-run community, sanctioned by the city of Portland, say it’s reached stability. The city’s aggressive new camping ban could throw that into disarray.
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A photo collage of Hank & John Green's livestream, a man standing in front of documents laid out on a table, three cyclists, a house with a balcony, and solar panels on a roof

Cars, Trees, & Clean Energy - Good News This Week: February 25th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Empathy Quote Graphic: "The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy, we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other.” Meryl Streep

63 Best Empathy Quotes from Empaths & World Changers

At Good Good Good we see empathy has the first step to feeling more hopeful about the world, allowing us to mourn bad news and problems before we join in creating solutions.
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Fetterman Email Screenshot: Hi All of us on Team Fetterman are incredibly proud of John for coming forward with his struggles with depression, and we're thankful he's getting the care that he needs. Millions of people struggle with depression every day, and too often, people don't reach out for help. Seniors, veterans, and millions of people who face the stigma that comes with addressing our mental health can go years without getting needed mental health care. We're glad John is setting an example for all of us and we hope that his bravery will encourage people around the country who need help to seek it, too. In this moment, we'd be really grateful if you would split a donation between the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association. 100% of your donation will go directly to these charities. Their work remains as impactful as ever. Thank you, Team Fetterman <3

John Fetterman Supports Mental Health with Email Fundraiser

Following the news of his hospitalization, Fetterman’s supporters received an email asking for donations — not for his campaign, but for two mental health nonprofits.
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John and Hank Green on YouTube livestream

2023's 'Project for Awesome' Livestream Raises $3M for Charity

The Project for Awesome, or P4A, as its viewers know it, is an annual livestream event for charity, hosted by Hank and John Green.
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A photo collage of a car on a salted road, a group of people, a man speaking in front of kids, a solar farm, and a volunteer carrying food donations

Chosen Families, Books, & Food - Good News This Week: February 18th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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AFC Wimbledon Women and Partners In Health logos

John Green and Partners In Health Are Now Sponsoring AFC Wimbledon Women

Working in 12 countries, Partners In Health operates within the belief that injustices lead to poverty and sickness, and that health is a human right — and no human is less deserving of that right than another.
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Photo collage of TikTok screenshot, young person on a surfboard, map with earthquake indicator dots, stacks of Black history books, and a palette of hempcrete blocks

Surfing, EVs, & Free Books - Good News This Week: February 11th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Ways to get around without a car, including a bicycle, a bus, and... a hot air balloon

19 Ways To Live Without a Car in America

A typical passenger vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year...
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Satellite view of Turkey and Syria's earthquake locations

How Satellites Can Help Earthquake Rescue Efforts in Turkey and Syria

In disasters like the earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, international cooperation on satellite imaging plays a crucial role in the rescue and recovery efforts.
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A graph showcasing a significant decline in guinea worm

Guinea Worm Good News: Parasite is Nearly Eradicated

The Carter Center announced that “Guinea worm is poised to become the second human disease in history to be eradicated.”
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