People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A yellow and blue comedy poster advertising the "Let's Not Die" comedy event with comedians (from left to right): Nick Kroll, Aparna Nancherla, Esteban Gast, Nikki Glaser, Maya May, and Sean O'Connor

Nick Kroll, Aparna Nancherla, Nikki Glaser are using humor to combat climate change: 'Let’s not die!'

Comedians are tackling climate change with humor to raise awareness and funds for climate activism through Yellow Dot Studios.

Left: A photo of damage left behind by tornadoes in Nebraska; Center: Zach Bryan posing with a fan; Right: A screenshot of a TikTok showing Zach Bryan cleaning up damage left behind by tornadoes in Elkhorn, Nebraska

Zach Bryan aids in tornado relief efforts for Nebraskans before performing back-to-back concerts

Ahead of concerts in Omaha, Zach Bryan took a detour to help Nebraskans picking up the pieces after tornadoes ravaged the community.

Jane Goodall, speaking in the Turbocharging Science, Culture and Action for Nature and Climate session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024

Jane Goodall: 'It will take hope, inspiration, and action to save the earth'

We need a new mindset but to change behaviors, we need to be more persuasive. Storytelling is one way to speak to the heart.

Good News This Week: April 27, 2024 - Birds, Trains, & Mosquito Nets

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

Left: Taylor Swift's album cover for the 'Tortured Poets Department.' Right: A group of people gather in an event space, with a Pride flag hanging on the wall

LGBTQ+ Swifties raise money for trans community by throwing 'Tortured Poets'- themed listening party

On the heels of the release of Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department,' fans gathered to do a little good.

The view atp Colville Reservation located at Washington State

Meet 3 Indigenous women who are leading the way on climate change

This compilation features Indigenous people and their knowledge in the climate realm.

B Corps have a new home base with co-working space in Portland

Place to B is a new co-working concept in Portland that connects ethical business owners in a communal space.

Left: Drag queen Plastique Tiara. Center: A sparkly silver tiara. Right: Drag queen Jorgeous

Queens of 'Drag Race All Stars' to compete for charity — giving 'serve' a double meaning in season 9

Iconic drag queens on season nine of ‘Drag Race All Stars’ will compete for charity, raising funds through the nonprofit The Palette Fund.

Left: A screenshot of a TikTok of a man drinking a glass of red wine during a marathon. Center: Tom Gilbey takes a selfie with his London Marathon medal. Right: Tom Gilbey grimaces while he drinks a glass of wine

London Marathoner drinks 25 glasses of wine during run, raising $24k for charity

Tom Gilbey ran the London Marathon this weekend with two goals in mind: Drink wine, and raise funds for charity.

A colorful illustration of a local independent bookstore

7 Ideas To Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend

April 27 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to celebrate the big event.

Diverse women dance next to each other on a stage

A community-centered health and art show will transform 18 cities this summer — all on the same day

The nationwide initiative Arts For EveryBody invites artists from 18 different cities to collaborate in large-scale community projects on the same day: July 27.

Earth Day! (with an illustrated, colorful planet earth in between the two words)

33 Ideas To Meaningfully Celebrate Earth Day (2024)

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. We’ve put together the best ideas and activities to help you meaningfully celebrate it...