Social Media for Good

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

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.

Screenshots of a TikTok video by Alesia Mora, in which she shows how to read laundry symbols on clothing tags

TikTok Creator Discovers Helpful iPhone Hack for Taking Care of Your Clothes

TikTok Creator Aleisa Mora posted a helpful tutorial on how a built-in iPhone feature can translate laundry symbols and help you take care of your clothes.

A blue and green holiday calendar for social media holidays

Ultimate Calendar of 700+ Social Media Holidays

Your simple guide to the hundreds of social media holidays to celebrate all year long.

Screenshots of posts from Good Boy Ollie's Instagram account

Dog Influencers Deliver Holiday Magic By Giving 2,000 Gifts To Shelter Animals in Need

The popular doggie duo brought the spirit of the holidays to an animal rescue organization, thanks to the generosity of their millions of followers.

Become a 'Trans Santa' and Support Trans Youth in Need During the Holidays

Trans Santa takes the “adopt a family” approach and provides gifts to transgender youth in need — safely and anonymously.

A meme of a hand above a blue button labeled "$5 TB tests". "Danaher (if they're cool)"

14 Best Memes About Danaher & TB from John Green & Activists

Along with John Green, activists are spreading the word with memes to pressure Danaher to lower the cost of its tuberculosis tests.

Four images: Tuberculosis, John Green, Danaher's GeneXpert Machine, and Activist Typing

John Green & Grassroots Activists Pressure Danaher To Drop Price of Tuberculosis Test

“Since the mid-1950s, TB has been curable — yet we still allow TB to kill over 1.6 million people per year.” — John Green

Three screenshots of TikToks showcasing outfits fans are wearing to the Eras Tour

The 16 Best Eras Tour Outfit Ideas — Thrifted By Swifties

Struggling to find the perfect Eras Tour outfit idea? Check out these sustainable, thrifted looks for some inspiration!