People Doing Good

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The Lifesaving Power of Gratitude (Or, Why You Should Write That Thank You Note)

For most of us, it is far more helpful to focus on the things in life for which we can express gratitude than those that incline us toward resentment and lamentation.
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What Can a Library Card Get You? Try a Popcorn Maker or Ukulele

The “library of things" is a movement in the United States that is reshaping public libraries and how they serve patrons in the digital age.
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7 Ways To Help the LGBTQ+ Community After Colorado Springs Nightclub Shooting

Your guide on how to help the LGBTQ+ community after the tragic nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs
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How To Be a Good Neighbor: 5 Simple Ideas

Being a good neighbor is exactly what Mister Rogers would want us to do. Here’s how you can start making it a beautiful day in your neighborhood...
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39 Best Giving Tuesday Quotes

We’ve collected the best Giving Tuesday quotes to inspire generosity and motivate giving this year.
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Good News: Building a Black Birding Community in Detroit

Developing a Black-focused birdwatching group for people of color in Michigan took a dogged willingness to bypass those standing “in the way.”
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Dressember: Can a Dress Change the World?

Their vision: a world without slavery. Their tool is a dress. The challenge is simple: Every December, participants commit to wearing a dress — or tie — every day for 31 days, regardless of the occasion or weather.
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The Ultimate Calendar of Heritage Months

Your guide to every major heritage and history month — to help you or your organization bring attention to important communities and issues.
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Bikes, Fish, & Divers - Good News This Week: November 12th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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February: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of February's awareness days, national months, and more...
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41 Best Quotes About Giving Back To Inspire Generosity

Whether you're seeking quotes to inspire your own generosity, or you work for a nonprofit that's working to encourage potential donors to give — we've got your back.
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8 (Unique & Meaningful) Ideas To Celebrate Veterans Day 2023

Veterans Day should not be the only day we celebrate veterans, rather, it should be a jumping-off point for us to continue to fight and advocate for these folks at home — 365 days of the year. 
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