People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Two photos: A group of black butterflies with blue and orange spots, and Tim Wong holding up a pink flower

How One Man Single-Handedly Saved A Rare Butterfly Species That “Needed A Little Extra Help”

A San Francisco hero brought the California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly back to the city after they had all but vanished.
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A collage of three photos: One of a group of volunteers with trash bags, one of a burlap sack that reads "Yosemite Facelift," and one of a volunteer signing up with a burlap sack in hand

Yosemite National Park Celebrates Trash Pickup Efforts

Volunteers picked up more than 10,000 pounds of trash during the Yosemite Facelift, a yearly trash clean-up event that takes place on National Public Lands Day.
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Sesame Street characters including Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Big Bird next to the Sesame Street sign

10 Old PBS Kids Shows That Entertained & Educated Us

Shows like “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” broke racial barriers and pioneered a way of engaging children as people capable of understanding and learning about complex topics.
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Photorealistic illustration of a tent outside in a public park.

Talking About Homelessness: What Words Should You Use?

What is the correct term to use when talking about homelessness? Here, we break down some language choices, like 'unhoused' and 'houseless,' to provide more context.
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A person in a yellow coat rides a bike along a green painted bike lane

Community Group Protests Portland Bike Lane Removal By Standing in Front of a Truck

Portland, Oregon residents successfully protested the unannounced removal of a recently installed bike lane in their city — a cycling hub.
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Three screenshots of Zero Waste Blogs Websites: Dr. Anita Vandyke, Permacrafters, Robin Greenfield.

11 Practical Zero Waste Blogs for Living Sustainably

Your guide to the best blogs to visit for helpful tips and resources about zero waste living.
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3 Pictures Of Female Activists Who Changed The World For the Better: Simone Biles, Rosa Parks & Nadie Murad

13 Women Activists Who Changed the World for the Better

From modern Nobel Peace Prize winners to historic civil rights leaders, these famous women have pioneered a brighter future for generations to come.
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Two women hug

7 Ways Aid Workers Are Vital To Humanitarian Relief

Humanitarian aid workers are often the first to step in during times of global crisis. Here's how they help by responding to disasters, conflicts, and wars.
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A white woman with blonde hair reaches over a sink to scrub it.

Cleaning for a Reason: Nonprofit Provides Free Cleaning Services for Cancer Patients

Cleaning for a Reason provides free house cleanings to cancer patients across the U.S. and Canada.
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Two rabbis stand for a photo with the Imam of the mosque where the funeral was held

In an Act of Solidarity, Chicago-Area Rabbis Attend Funeral of Boy Killed in Anti-Muslim Hate Crime

“The murder of a six year old because of his faith and identity is not complicated. It is a heinous crime. And that’s why we went today.”
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Quote Graphic: World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion. — The Dalai Lama

34 Powerful Quotes About World Peace

Over time, inspiring peacemakers have imparted their wisdom through speeches, literature, and actions — urging humanity to choose the path of understanding and compassion over conflict.
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Quote Graphic: Pick up the battle and make it a better world. Just where you are. — Maya Angelou

168 Short Inspirational Quotes To Motivate You

Today, we’re sharing our curated collection of short quotes to fill you with hope and positivity...
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