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Two women smile, holding laundry baskets in a laundromat; a woman smiles while walking out of a laundromat

This Austin nonprofit hosts free laundry days for unhoused locals, then changes their lives for the better

A nonprofit in Texas offers comprehensive support to the homeless community through life-changing laundry services, health care access, and housing assistance.
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A hand planting a seed in the dirt, a screenshot of the Ecosia home page, and a tree nursery

Sustainability-centric search engine Ecosia reaches milestone of 200 million trees planted

The company tracks its projects in a detailed portfolio and has expanded its initiatives to include renewable energy production, regenerative agriculture, and more.
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A photo collage of comedian Tim Robinson, a kid playing a game in a hospital room, a screenshot from a Boston Bike Pass TikTok, a screenshot from Dan Howell's and Phil Lester's birthday livestream, and a flatlay photo of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: February 3, 2024 - Tents, PSAs, & Gaming

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Two photos: Jennifer Garner eating a meal in a classroom, and a selfie of Jennifer Garner with Senator Siah Correa Hemphill

Jennifer Garner continues advocacy for Indigenous communities by visiting school, state house in New Mexico

The actress and Save the Children ambassador engaged with local schools, shared traditional meals with Navajo leaders, and advocated for state funding.
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A collection of baseball bobbleheads honoring members of the historic Negro Leagues

New bobblehead collection honors legendary Black baseball players during Black History Month

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released new bobblehead mystery boxes to honor Black baseball players during Black History Month.
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Three photos: Two large canvas bags filled with recyclables, a Ridwell recycling bin on someone's porch, and a woman sitting in a huge pile of Ridwell canvas bags

How one dad's recycling quest grew into a community movement across seven states

An amazing 97% of collected materials are reused or recycled, saving a total of 15 million pounds of waste from landfills.
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A humpback whale breaches out of water

Good news: Conservation efforts helped humpback whales rebound from near-extinction

Humpback whales were almost entirely wiped out by commercial whaling in the 19th and early 20th century, but decades of conservation efforts are paying off as experts see a historic population increase in recent years.
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Three tents next to each other as part of a homeless encampment

Portland charities band together to donate 1,500 tents to unhoused locals after severe ice storm

A recent ice storm in Portland, OR, posed challenges for unhoused locals, prompting donations of 1,500 tents by the Mental Health Association and Shir Tikvah.
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A selfie of Phil Lester and Dan Howell wearing birthday hats, surrounded by screenshots of tweets congratulating them on their fundraiser

YouTubers Dan & Phil raise thousands for humanitarian aid during livestream

The duo logged on to celebrate Phil Lester's birthday by entertaining their audience and raising funds for two hours.
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Three photos: A group of early blue violets, a close-up of a Behren silverspot butterfly, and a group of larvae at the Sequoia Park Zoo

A flutter of endangered butterflies will be released along California coast in new restoration project

Supported by a $1.5 million grant, the effort involves restoring the butterfly's habitat, planting 35,000 early blue violets, and breeding caterpillars in captivity to bolster the population.
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Two speech bubbles. One reads "I believe in you." The other says "I'm here to help."

New study finds the best things to say when offering someone support (and what to avoid)

Phrases like "I'm proud of you," "You've got this," and "I believe in you" can make a huge impact, according to survey participants.
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Screenshots of a TikTok of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, wearing a black coat and a beanie, speaking to a community member named Becky

Mayor of Boston commutes with residents to learn how to improve public transit

Michelle Wu, the first woman and person of color Mayor in Boston, has a history of advocating for transportation improvements. Her new TikTok series does just that.
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