Social Media for Good

Stories of the ways social media is being used to make a positive difference and help people

This Art Therapist Is Using TikTok To Help People Heal & Create

Amelia Hutchison (also known as @art_therapy_irl) is bringing the beauty of art therapy to her digital platform. Learn more from her in this in-depth conversation!

Two side-by-side screenshots of a TikTok video posted by Stanley Tong. In one screenshot, Tong stands next to a table showing a vase with a massive gunshot wound in its side. The second screenshot is a closeup of that vase.

Illustrating gun violence epidemic, ceramic artist shoots real bullets in clay, creating 'exit wounds' in powerful video

Artist Stanley Tong held a silent auction for Sandy Hook Promise when showing his “Thoughts & Prayers” series.

15 LGBTQ+ Influencers and Creators Making a Difference

One of the best ways we can support our LGBTQ+ community members is by uplifting their voices. Here are a handful of incredible LGBTQ+ creators and leaders to follow today.

Screenshots of Ernie Thompson doing the Macarena on TikTok, wearing a shirt that says "Macarena Against Transphobes."

For every transphobic comment this TikToker gets, he'll do the Macarena

This transgender TikTok creator decided to respond to his hate comments with a joyful approach: Dancing to the Macarena.

Pizza John shirts sold to raise money for charity —

Pizzamas: How a Bad Mustache Became an Annual Fundraiser & Community Tradition

The story of Pizza John and a community of Nerdfighters making the world a better place... in the weirdest way possible.

Zero Waste on Reddit: Live With A Lower Impact / Eating vegan is the most effective way to combat climate change, says largest-ever food production analyst

Zero Waste Reddit: 16 Best Subreddits About Climate Change

Recommendations on the best subreddits on Reddit that can help you be more sustainable, reduce waste, and care for Earth.

Three iPhone screenshots of Instagram posts from Black Men with Gardens posts

Black Men with Gardens: This Blooming Instagram Movement is Changing How the World Sees Black Men

A blend of green thumbs and powerful narratives, @blackmenwithgardens on Instagram provides a heartfelt look at Black men’s affinity for gardening and their broader stories.

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.

Hank Green Debuts Special Socks That Raise Funds for Cancer Treatment

Internet creator, author, and philanthropist Hank Green used his time receiving cancer treatment to design socks that give back.

A bright blue background with a woman (Ms. Rachel) smiling and waving in the foreground, dressed in pink.

Ms. Rachel to raise funds for children in Gaza, Congo, Ukraine by making Cameos for your little ones

The educator — famous for her educational YouTube videos — wants to partner with Cameo to raise money for children living in Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine.

Two side-by-side screenshots of a YouTube video. One one side is a close up of tools soaking in vinegar and ketchup. On the other side, freshly cleaned tools sit atop a workbench.

Mechanic shares 'leftovers hack' to clean your rusty tools: 'I didn't realize it was THIS easy'

The YouTube mechanic shares a money-saving hack that uses kitchen staples to remove ‘every speck’ of rust from metal objects.

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.