People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Screenshots of a TikTok of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, wearing a black coat and a beanie, speaking to a community member named Becky

Mayor of Boston commutes with residents to learn how to improve public transit

Michelle Wu, the first woman and person of color Mayor in Boston, has a history of advocating for transportation improvements. Her new TikTok series does just that.
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An Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) underwater

Community collaboration led to groundbreaking manatee rescue efforts

Environmental agencies, NGOs and local fishing communities have joined forces to create a network to respond to emergencies involving stranded Antillean manatees.
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A photo collage of a man riding a lawnmower, a man holding up seaweed, a screenshot of one of Collective Fashion Justice's content, a group photo of the Vegan Hacktivists, and a man pouring soup into a bowl

Good News This Week: January 27, 2024 - Farms, Food, & Seaweed

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A child lays in a hospital bed playing video games; a Gamers Outreach Go Kart mobile gaming device; a boy rejoices while playing video games in a hospital room

Meet the innovative nonprofit that brings video games to children in hospitals

Nonprofit Gamers Outreach makes it easier for hospitalized children to play their favorite games and maintain a sense of normalcy.
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Assorted fruits and vegetables, some cut into heart shapes, with a cotton candy graphic and a heart-shaped illustration filled with various foods, against a pastel background with scattered hearts.

Eating with empathy: How to include everyone at mealtime

No matter your relationship to food, we all deserve a more holistic and inclusive approach to how we dine.
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Stylized vector illustration of a group of people in profile with abstract features, standing side by side in varied colors against a background of swirling patterns and celestial motifs. The illustration represents celebrities with learning disabilities like dyslexia.

Ultimate List: 29 Famous People with Dyslexia

Facing unique learning struggles does not mean an individual is incapable of achieving great things. In fact, many of the world's most famous actors, musicians, and athletes have lived and thrived while learning differently.
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A young girl smiles in a refugee camp, holding up a cup of food; a number of plates of food are prepared; two men work at a large stove in World Central Kitchen's Rafah location

World Central Kitchen reaches milestone, serving 22 million meals in Gaza

The organization has deployed over 800 trucks, set up 27 kitchens, and introduced innovative approaches like wood pellet-fueled stoves to overcome fuel transportation restrictions.
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The Vegan Hacktivists logo

Coding with compassion: These vegan tech volunteers work to end animal exploitation

A global volunteer-based group of tech experts creates free projects, such as Vegan Bootcamp and an Animal Rights Map, aiming to inspire and support advocates for animals.
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Quote Graphic: “I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” — Audre Lorde

92 Best Audre Lorde Quotes To Inspire

Audre Lorde, a self-described “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” was a powerful voice in the fight against the injustices of racism, sexism, and homophobia. 
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Screenshots of audiobooks by Ann Patchett, Jason Reynolds and Eriq La Salle

Libro.fm, best-selling authors donate audiobook profits to independent booksellers in need

The initiative involves authors, bookshops, and publishers foregoing royalties and profits to support Binc's mission to provide financial assistance to those in the book industry facing hardships.
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A screenshot of an Instagram post from Sharon McMahon that reads "In December 2023, Governerds raised $1,079,369.10. The purpose? To abolish the medical debt of our neighbors." It is accompanied by a screenshot of an Instagram Live featuring Sharon McMahon

An Instagram Fundraiser Helped Forgive the Medical Debt of Over 140,000 Families

The "Governerds," raised over $1 million in December 2023, ultimately relieving over $170 million in debt for 142,830 families.
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An orange coral with white rings and petal-like tentacles

Scientists Take a Plunge, Discover New 'Crown of Light' Coral Species off Coast of Oman

A team of scientists explored the shallow waters off the coast of Oman and discovered a species that brings researchers hope for future conservation efforts.
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