People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A man wears a mask in a library

Librarians Are Playing a New Frontline Role In Combating COVID

Public libraries nationwide are handing out test kits and masks in a growing effort by counties and cities to better protect their residents from the virus.
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For Some Afghan Refugees, Sewing Machines Provide Needed Sense of Normalcy

Donated sewing tools are giving newly arrived women from Afghanistan a sense of home in the U.S.
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This Incubator Is Helping Underrepresented Food Entrepreneurs Launch Businesses

More than half of Kitchen 66 entrepreneurs are women, and recent alumni have represented Guyana, Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador, Canada, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and Ghana.
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The Best Mental Health Podcasts To Help You Learn And Grow

While podcasts don’t take the place of therapy, they can be a helpful adjunct to therapy and can aid in the therapeutic process. Explore the best mental health shows.
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Why I committed to changing the American education system

Education & prison reform advocate Michael Phillips shares his story and an invitation to join a mission to create systemic change in the United States.
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How Some Churches Are Working To Alleviate Period Poverty

Menstruation supplies are expensive — and stigmatized. So many people just go without. These churches are trying to make a difference.
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Champions of Change

Women Making a Difference: 8 World-Changers To Know

These women are changing the world in creative and innovative ways — and will leave you feeling inspired.
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Staying Pawsitive: The Best Good News Stories About Dogs

Happy news about dogs doing good for people and the planet — and hopeful stories of people doing good for dogs.
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Quote graphic: We can't just hope for a brighter day, we have to work for a brighter day. — Dolly Parton

24 Most Inspirational Dolly Parton Quotes About Life & Love

A curated list of Dolly’s best quotes about making a difference, filling the world with positivity, and living a life of purpose.
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Texas Faith Communities Are Helping Their Congregations Get Vaccinated at Church

Harris County's Partner Incentive Program, which reimburses churches, mosques, and community centers for holding vaccination events, have resulted in more than 3,000 vaccinations since September.
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Quote illustrated by Morgan Harper Nichols in her signature style: “Being truthful about the state of our nation and world does not equal losing hope. Hope sees truth and still believes in better. That which dismisses or does not seek truth, but grins, saying "It will be okay," is naivete, not hope.” — Bernice King

43 Best Bernice King Quotes About Hope & Justice

Bernice King is the daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
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Betty White in a blue dress at an award show

People Are Doing the 'Betty White Challenge' To Honor the Late Icon's Care For Animals

#BettyWhiteChallenge: Thousands of people are donating to animal nonprofits in honor of Betty White.
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