People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Three screenshots of TikTok videos posted by @forthedogs. Left: A man sits beside an Australian Shepherd outside. Center: A man hugs a hound dog in the grass. Right: A man holds a hound dog after a run.

TikToker's unique method of volunteering with disobedient shelter dogs gives them a new 'leash' on life

This dog trainer is going viral for his unique approach to volunteering at his local animal shelter: Running with high-energy dogs who struggle to get adopted.
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Chaotic symbols like a crying emoji, rainbow, and zig-zagging arrows accompany the words "How To Feel Good About Voting When Things Are Looking Bad"

How To Feel Good About Voting When Things Are Looking Bad

Experts say U.S. voters are feeling disillusioned about the upcoming election. They also say there's hope.
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octagram / najmat-al-quads pattern in gold and orange on a green for Arab American

13 Ways To Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Arab Americans. 
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An illustration of Congressman Maxwell Frost on a blue background, with the text "Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost on Gen Z's Future in American Politics"

Why Rep. Maxwell Frost Is Hopeful About Gen Z's Future in Politics

The first Gen Z member of Congress on organizing from a place of love — and advocating for the need to make running for office more accessible for young people.
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Two images. Left: A group photo of UK band The Last Dinner Party in front of a red curtain. Right: A pile of yellow, red, orange, purple, and light pink ribbons next to a sign that reads "Ribbons For Provisions."

The Last Dinner Party is handing out exclusive tour merch in exchange for canned food donations

UK rock group The Last Dinner Party is playing into the "coquette aesthetic" with their new give-back initiative.
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Green awareness month calendar for April

April: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes (2024)

The ultimate calendar of April’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Flemmie P. Kittrell stands in front of a map

Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated 'hidden hunger'

Throughout a trailblazing career that spanned half a century, nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrel worked to enhance food security and to improve both diets and children’s health — under the umbrella of home economics.
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Three photos. On the left and right, screenshots of Olivia Rodrigo speaking in an Instagram story. In the center, Olivia Rodrigo performs on stage. The hashtag #Fund4Good is placed atop the images.

Olivia Rodrigo to donate to women's shelters during Canadian leg of Guts World Tour

Following the success of her work with abortion funds, Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good will support women's shelters in Canada during the next leg of the Guts World Tour.
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Rescue boat arrives at site of Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore

Hope in the heartbreak: First responders bravely kept cars from Baltimore bridge moments before collapse

This morning, Baltimore, Maryland's Key Bridge was struck by a passing cargo ship and collapsed — but first responders kept the situation from being much worse.
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A thumbnail of a YouTube video with John Green's face beside the text "Tuberculosis Explained"

John Green returns to 'Crash Course' for lecture about his (least) favorite disease

John Green is making his return to "Crash Course." This time, he's going all-in with a 50-minute lecture on tuberculosis.
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Left: John Green looks surprised in a vlogbrothers video; Right: the CDC's TB Elimination Champion logo

CDC honors John Green for his efforts to eliminate tuberculosis

Author John Green has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as a Tuberculosis Elimination Champion.
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An illustration of a woman in a yellow stress on the Met Gala steps

The Met Gala isn't wheelchair accessible; a new activist campaign pressures Anna Wintour, Zendaya to reimagine the event

Two disability justice activists are calling on Anna Wintour and other famous hosts to make the Met Gala wheelchair accessible.
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