People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Dave Grohl smiling with other volunteers, holding barbecued meats

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl spends day off volunteering, serves barbecue to hundreds in need

"Foo Fighters" frontman Dave Grohl spent a rare day off from his Australian tour to feed hundreds of people facing homelessness and food insecurity in Melbourne.
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Hairdressers Are Being Trained as Mental Health Ambassadors for Women in West Africa

In countries where mental health therapy is scarce and awareness is limited, the program has empowered hairdressers to provide much-needed support.
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Sesame Street Muppets Are Helping Young Children Understand Parental Addiction

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is taking a proactive approach to address the emotional challenges faced by young children whose parents misuse opioids.
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3 Famous LGTBTQ+ Activist: Silvia Rivera, Miley Cyrus & RuPaul

17 Famous LGBTQ+ Activists Who Inspired Change

Discover the inspiring people who changed and are still changing the world around us...
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A Radical Monarch wearing a brown uniform with badges

A social justice-focused alternative to Girl Scouts is gaining popularity

“Radical Monarchs,” an emerging organization for Black and Brown youth aged 8 to 11, is gaining recognition as a progressive alternative to the long-established Girl Scouts of the USA.
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A photo collage of Judge John Phillips, a woman wearing a Surf Skull helmet, a screenshot from Foster Power's platform, a close-up of two black women, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: December 2, 2023 - Helmets, Hairdressers, & Veggies

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Keith Lee; Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz; Dylan Mulvaney

From Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'

The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.
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A photo collage of Sai Shettar standing in front of a pile of laptops, the entrance of Casa Alitas, an aerial view of a house porch, a man preparing uncooked turkeys, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: November 25, 2023 - Dogs, Turkeys, & Tiny Homes

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A close-up of a person paying online with their credit card; a volunteer in front of donations at a food bank; a close-up of someone taping a cardboard box

How To Make Your Giving Tuesday Donations Count — Today and Beyond

Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to support causes and organizations close to your heart. Here's how to make the most out of it.
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Screenshots of Alex Calvering's TikTok videos and an Amazon wish list for a virtual coat drive

TikTok Lawyer Launches Digital Coat Drive For Homeless New Yorkers, Raises $10k in a Day

The "court-appointed hype man," urged his 800,000 followers to assist in providing winter coats for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
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A photo collage of a man wearing a "I Carry Narcan" shirt, a box of Hank Green's 'Cancer Socks', a screenshot from Jourdan Johnson's TikTok Live, a Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll, and a flatlay of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: November 18, 2023 - Barbies, Socks, & AR Filters

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Christ the Redeemer statue wearing a projection of a T-shirt that says "Welcome to Brazil. Taylor Swift in a blue dress, singing on stage

Taylor Swift Projection on Christ the Redeemer Statue is Actually a Charity Campaign by Brazilian Swifties

Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans have mobilized to do good while projecting a welcome letter to the pop star on the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio.
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