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PUTTING THEIR PRISON PASTS BEHIND THEM

Upworthy

Eco-friendly concrete could make your morning commute a lot smoother.

After a traumatic injury, one athlete refused to quit and powered on to help others.

Get “greener” by trying as many of these 17 challenges as you can.

Glamour

Women Are Making a Huge Difference With Their Activism, and That’s Worth Celebrating

Fast Company

A New Wave Of Socially Conscious Tampon Companies Focuses On Organics And Giving Back

Teen Vogue

What Earth Hour Is And How to Participate

8 Young Environmentalists Who Are Working to Save the Earth

Edible

Donors Unite Offers Gift Cards for Change

VICE

WeWork Just Paid Health Care Entrepreneurs and Innovators Millions for Their Social Impact Efforts

Constant Exposure to Politics via Social Media is Bad for Your Mental Health: Here’s What You Can Do About It. 

Stories of Real-Life Heroes, Not Politics, Empower This Advocacy Group

We Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to the Bad Chemicals in Our Toothpaste

Hate Speech Cannot Be Normalized While Americans Grapple With the Limits of Free Speech

How to Keep Your Sanity in an Era of Divisive Politics, a 24/7 News Cycle and a Devastating New Tax Bill

45 Refugees Documented Their Lives With Disposable Cameras for New Art Project

Billions in Untapped College Financial Aid Is up for Grabs With This New Tool

The Real Progress on Immigration Reform is Happening on College Campuses

Neighborhood Without a Grocery Store for 40 Years Is Changing How It Gets Good Food

Tampons Are a Necessity, Not a Luxury

What To Do If You’re Being Harassed At Work Because of Who You Are

All Sports United

Under Her Makeup, ESPN’s Hannah Storm Bears a Scar That Inspired Her to Save Lives

PBS’s Next Avenue

This teen’s caring initiative is making a difference across the country

Nursing Home Visits Make a Lasting Impression

Impact Hub

The UN needs us to help hit 17 world-changing goals. Let’s do this.

The Optimist

SAVE LIVES BY DONATING THIS, INSTEAD OF MONEY

SWEET: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR AND CANCER SURVIVOR’S ICE CREAM GIVES BACK

These Teens Affected by Poverty Are Helping Other Children In Need

The 5 Coolest Ways You Can Support Veterans Right Now

Military Kid Reaches Into Shelter to Create Jobs for Homeless Veterans

10 Easy Ways to Volunteer From Home? We’re In.

HOW YOU CAN HELP IMMIGRANT FAMILIES RIGHT NOW

Brooklyn Magazine

Wanna Volunteer? There’s an App For That!

Forbes

After Raising $10 Million for Dating App, CEO’s New Challenge is Matching People With Shelter Pets

 Motivated by Dark Childhood, Entrepreneur Helps At-Risk Kids With “Friends” Program

Pets Before Profits: The $40M Gamble That Paid Off for This CEO

This Man is Helping Businesses Turn Good Karma Into Capital

Following the Millions in LUSH’s ‘Charity Pot’

Hollywood Helps LA’s Struggling Population With Hands-On Approach

How to Fund 141 Nonprofits at Once

Nonprofit Fills In Gaps To Help Children Of Fallen Veterans Attend College

After Graduation, Support is Scarce Yet Crucial for Adults with Autism

Beyond Society’s Safety Net

How to Save a Life: Angel Organizations Rescue Special Needs and Senior Pets

With Wish Upon a Wedding, a Commitment in Sickness and in Health 

A Bedtime Experience for Nation’s Homeless Children

Vigil Volunteers Offer Comfort and Companionship During Final Hours

Taking Inspiration from Tragedy: Parents Start Pediatric Cancer Foundations To Honor Children

Now That’s Refreshing: 22-Year-Old’s Hawaiian Bottled Water Grows 4000% in 3 Years

The Social Good Network: Where 11,000 Entrepreneurs Go To Grow

Swipe Right For Democracy: Sean Parker’s New Network Targets Social Change

How Start-Ups Can ‘Get It Right’ in 2016: Social Good CEO Shares Top 7 Tips

Huffington Post

This Teen Wakes up at 6am Every Day to Rescue Dogs

Adopt Don’t Shop: An Exclusive Interview With Rescue Dogs Little Miss Lexi and Pumpkin

Why Beyonce Wants You to Buy This Backpack

The Social Petwork

86-Year-Old Granted Wish for Party Cruise

The Surprising Way Emergency Vehicles in Major U.S. Cities Are Going Green

Denied Service Dog, Veteran Finds Life-Changing Companion at Local Shelter

Why These Children Are Reading to Homeless Cats

Two Homeless Women Finally Get to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Makeup Artist Finds Calling in Giving Women Confidence & Funding Animal Rescue

What To Expect When You’re Fos’Pecting: Finding Love as a Foster Dog Mom

A Green Solution to Overseas Hunger

Hollywood Stylist Gives Survivors New Hope

Pencils of Promise Founder Reminds us to Focus on the Children, Not the Statistics

Rescue Dogs Bring Joy to Homebound Elderly

All Aboard the Smile Train: Organization Brightens One Million Young Lives

Autism Awareness Must Extend Beyond High School

Narratively:

If You See Something, Do Something

Downtown Magazine:

The Magic—and Social Mission—Behind Thinx Period Panties

How Kahina Giving Beauty Makes a Difference in Morocco

Newsday

Hastings Teen Sensation Campaigns Against Bullies Through Song:

The Daily Meal

‘Vice Cream’ Is an Indulgent Way to Give Back to Cancer Research

Brooklyn Soup Kitchen Hosts ‘Spice of Hope’

NYC Chef Gears Up for the Annual Chef’s Cycle Fundraiser

Food Delivery Platform Founded by Muslims Feeds Children and Charities With Every Order

The most romantic resort in Aruba is also the most eco-conscious

For Fall, Pret A Manger Offers a Menu Minus Gluten, Plus Burritos, and Heavy on Philanthropy

David’s Tea Launches Special-Edition Teas to Benefit Kenya

Indulge in a Good Cause: Seattle Chocolates Provides Healthy Meals to Those in Need

GOOD

When your entire life is mountain sports, a paralyzing injury cant keep you away. 

Good News Network

Clear Your Schedule: Baby Kitten Cuddling is a Real Volunteer Job

Man Builds Tiny House for Homeless Woman Sleeping in the Dirt 

“Fospice” Gives Terminally Ill Shelter Dogs Chance at a Happy Ending

College Student’s Device Can Turn Polluted Air into Printer Ink

DJ Takes Dying Dog on Bucket List Trip Across America

 Pull Up a Bar Stool on This Mobile Bus and Get Financial Advice

Young Woman is Proof That Trusting Your Heart Can Save Your Life

Cajun Food Truck Happily Dishes Up Plates to Anyone in Need

Cops Decide Heroin Addicts Will Be Helped With Rehab, Not Arrested

Boy’s Amazing Gadget to Revolutionize The Way Blind People Get Around

And On The Seventh Day, This Former Addict Cuts Homeless People’s Hair

Swipe Right For Unconditional Love: App Pairs You With Adoptable Pets

Elderly Man’s Home is Repainted by Strangers After Kids Make Fun Of It

One-Day Cancer Treatment Ends Weeks of Daily Radiation Visits

One NYC Soup Kitchen Offers Food To People And Their Pets

Man Builds Tiny “Life Jacket” To Save Beloved Pet Goldfish

From Tiny Buddha: 6 ‘Love’ Challenges To Help You Live Better

New Website Helps People Giving Up Pets to Avoid Shelters, Find Families

Homebound Elderly Across America Will Get The Gift of Puppy Love

Last Living 9/11 Rescue Dog Honored With Best Day Ever on 16th Birthday

Trophy-Hunted Lion’s Tragedy Leads to Animal Rights Triumphs

More “Homeboys” Can Bake, Sew, Begin Ex-Gang Lives, Thanks to Grant

“Look At The Stars, Man” The Encounter That Inspired An Iconic Song

Meet The Father of The “No-Kill” Movement

Happy ‘Gotcha’ Day! Adoption Event Celebrates Pets With Unknown Birthdays

Lane Bryant Challenges Victoria’s Secret By Redefining Beauty

‘We Are Family DC’ Offers Lifeline for Seniors, David Grohl Sends One, Too

The 4 Apps That Are Total Game Changers For New Yorkers and Beyond

(WATCH) Restaurant Worker’s Incredible Act of Kindness

Woman Feigns Injury to Rescue Scared, Starving Dog

New York’s First Disability Pride Parade Draws 3,000 to Celebrate

Rock & Roll Photographer Turns Local Homeless Into “Stars”

Seniors Get a Lift Whenever Farm Animals Come to Visit

How Mervin the Rescue Chihuahua Melted 30,000 Hearts on Instagram

Sassy 5-yo Sets Up Ice Cream Shop So He Can Buy Medicine for Sick Kids

Girls From Nepal Group Home Jump Into Action Providing Earthquake Relief

Stylish Mini-Cars Help Kids With Disabilities Get Around the Playground 

Pit Bull Love Prompts Autistic Teen to Kiss Mom for First Time

A Whopping 5,200 Shelter Pets Were Adopted in One Weekend Event

New Study Says Watching Cat Videos is Good For You – Especially at Work

Nobody Wanted This Dog Because Of Her Looks–’Til One Family Came Along

Spritely 100-Year-old Pianist Still Wows NYC Diners Without Missing a Beat

New Drug Makes Headway In Potential Treatment for Alzheimer’s

Kind-Hearted Boy Helps Blind Deer Find Food Every Day Before School

HELLO my name is CANCER: Adult Coloring Book Cheers With Dark Humor

NFL Star Keeps Returning to Help Kids From His Hometown

For Many Breast Cancer Patients Yoga is Most Important Medicine

‘Green’ Stove Dedicated to my Grandma Will Feed 1000s in Haiti

New York Press

Community Rallies to Help Toddler with Cancer

Theater Brings Possibility to Local Teens

Doggies Party for a Good Cause

Downtown Do-Gooders Hit Hollywood

Angels Bring Laughter to Local Groups

Special Needs Program Helps Kids Have Fun

Mission Creates a Memorable Mother’s Day 

Paperworks Studio Sends Us a Little Love

Organization’s Mission Redefines Friendship

Program Helps Vulnerable Students in a Single Stop

Recovery is a Priceless Holiday Gift

A Sober SOUPerbowl at the NYC Rescue Mission

Troubled Kids Graduate to Better Learning

Celebrities Come to Bowery Hotel for Fortune Society Gala Midtown Challenge Will Raise Money for Homeless

The Man With All the Answers:

Designer’s Provacative Cards Benefit Homeless

West Village Resident Spearheads a Bolder Way to Give Back