People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Equality & Justice Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: The People Who Made a Difference for Equality, Justice, and Government

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Government & Justice category.
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The Immigrant Women Workers Disrupting the Cleaning Industry

How New York City’s Liberty Cleaners co-created an innovative training program that’s providing the skills to bring about their vision of the gig economy.
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Art & Media Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: People Using Art & Media for Good

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Art & Media category.
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Healthcare Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: Healthcare Helpers Changing the World

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Healthcare category.
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What Kwanzaa Means for Black Americans

On Dec. 26, millions throughout the world’s African community will start weeklong celebrations of Kwanzaa.
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Ukraine Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: Celebrating the People Helping Ukraine

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Ukraine category.
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Education Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: Famous Teachers Making a Difference

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Education category.
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A photo collage of Odilia Romero, a research facility, Kate Brown, two men posing for the camera, and solar panels

Clean Energy, Firefighters, & Creativity - Good News This Week: December 17th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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LGBTQ+ Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: LGBTQ+ Advocates, Activists, and Leaders To Know

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the LGBTQ+ category.
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Gun Safety Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: Activists & Leaders Who Will End Gun Violence

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Gun Reform category.
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Climate Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: Climate Change Activists Leading the Way

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Climate category.
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Brandon Smith and Royal Ramey pose for the camera with a fire truck behind them

We Need Everyone': How Two Formerly Incarcerated Firefighters Are Building a Movement

Their program has helped dozens of people find a career after prison. Now they want to expand the effort across California.
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