People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A white man, Matt Brusich, wears a heather gray shirt and black baseball cap as he finishes a marathon in his neighborhood. He is smiling as colorful confetti rains down around him and friends and loved ones clap and cheer.

Man ditches Chicago Marathon to run 26.2 miles around neighborhood block, raising over $12k for homeless community

Lincoln Park’s Matt Brusich contained his 26.2 miles to the neighborhood block, logging nearly 80 laps for charity.

An illustration showing how bees visually perceive the environment.

How a 'pollinator pathmaker' can help us see like a bee

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg is transforming the way we see gardens — by designing them as living artworks geared toward pollinators’ tastes rather than our own.

A photo collage of a sign that says 'McKnight Lane' in front of a house, a dog being carried, a man sitting on top of a desalination system tank, a colony of penguins at the shoreline, and a WFLA news reporter holding a microphone

Good News This Week: October 12, 2024 - Oceans, Rescues, & Shelters

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

Two images side-by-side. On the left, Malala Yousafzai wears a green top and purple hijab against a yellow walled background. On the right, three hands reach out together, all wearing Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelets up their arms.

Malala Yousafzai shares powerful story of how a Taylor Swift era gave her strength under the Taliban

In a recent interview, Malala shared why being a Swiftie is so important to her.

A young man in a red cross uniform hands out hot meals and water bottles.

Facing years-long recovery in Western North Carolina, locals turn to each other for stories of hope

Nearly 50,000 are without power and 1,412 people are missing. In tough times, hurricane victims are appreciating the little things.

'Cajun Navy' volunteers who participate in search-and-rescue operations after hurricanes are forming long-lasting organizations

Since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, volunteers have been participating in search-and-rescue efforts after big disasters — especially in that region. Many of these groups are known as “Cajun Navy” organizations.

A cut-out of the state of Florida sits atop a grayscale image of a hurricane. On the lower, southern corner of the state sits a red heart.

Hurricane Milton relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, here’s how you can help survivors in Florida.

A young, Black mother wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, speaks to a tall, white woman news reporter in a black baseball cap and royal blue windbreaker.

Mid-report, Florida news crew rescues family from Hurricane Milton waters

A WFLA news crew was preparing to go live when they heard calls for help and stepped into action.

Drew Barrymore bends down to kiss her medium-sized tan dog, Douglas, on the nose. She is on the set of "The Drew Barrymore Show," wearing bright pink pumps, a gray pencil skirt, and tan blouse, standing in front of a bright yellow desk.

Drew Barrymore & Dave Bautista, both dedicated pet parents, help shelter dogs find their humans

The beloved actors have something in common: They really love dogs.

Jenna Fischer takes a selfie in a white robe, wearing glasses. Her hair falls in shoulder-length waves.

Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, reminds women to get mammograms: 'Consider this your kick in the butt'

Jenna Fischer, 50, shared her breast cancer diagnosis on social media, and had a passionate message for her followers.

Four college-aged people stand facing the White House. They all wear an orange t-shirt that reads "Love God. Love your neighbor. Act on climate."

Evangelical environmentalists ramp up faith-based climate activism in final weeks before election

This bloc of evangelical environmentalists hopes to inspire their communities to get out to vote in November.

A woman in a yellow raincoat holds a white dog in front of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

Just days after Helene, animal shelters jump into action to rescue cats and dogs in Milton’s path

Rescues, shelters, and boarding kennels across the country have stepped up to help animals impacted by Hurricane Helene — and now by Milton.