Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

Mister Fred Rogers

143 Most Inspiring Mister Rogers Quotes for Helpers

Enjoy the ultimate list of the best Mister Rogers quotes to encourage us all to fill our neighborhoods with kindness and love.
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Abstract art representing the complicated nature of believeing everything will be okay

32 Reasons Why Everything Will Be Okay

There’s still a lot of good in the world — and a lot of reasons to be hopeful. (Even when it doesn’t always feel that way.) We’ve collected a lot of reasons to feel hopeful.
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Sharon McMahon uses Instagram to inform her community and raise money

Sharon McMahon's 'Governerds' Raise Millions to Help Others

Sharon McMahon — known as America's government teacher — leads a digital community called 'Governerds.' Together, they have raised millions to help others...
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Devin Allen

Devin Allen Is Charting a Creative Path for Kids in Baltimore

In 2015, Devin Allen made history by being one of the few amateur photographers to make the cover of TIME Magazine. Now, he’s trying to change the future for others.
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A birds-eye-view shows people working in long tables with green lamps inside a library.

Why Are Libraries Important? We’ll Give You 5 Reasons

Libraries are at the heart of social and physical American infrastructure. Institutions founded on education, access, and democracy, they are in need of funding and support.
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John Green and Hank Green smiling together on the 2022 Project for Awesome livestream

2022's 'Project for Awesome' Raised $3.2M for Charity in 48 Hours

In just two days, the Project for Awesome raised over $3 million for charity — breaking the record for all of the group's previous fundraising events. Thousands of community members from around the world tuned in and made donations.
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A green illustrated smiley face sits among various shapes

Best ADHD Resources on the Internet: Podcasts, Blogs, TikToks

Adults with ADHD often find it difficult to find support and camaraderie due to late-in-life diagnoses. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite resources on the Internet that help neurodivergent folks feel seen, heard, and embraced.
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Screenshot of Troye Sivan in Three Months

Pop Star Troye Sivan Is Fighting HIV Stigma In His First Big Film Role

Australian pop singer Troye Sivan hopes his starring role in ‘Three Months’ will help combat fear ignorance around HIV/AIDS
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A group of students in an African startup

These African Software Developers Are Using AI To Fight Inequality

A growing number of African developers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle their continent's challenges
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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.
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“No one changes the world alone and no one doesn’t change it at all. We are all exceptional, and none of us are.” — Hank Green

21 Best Hank Green Quotes About Decreasing World Suck

The best quotes about humanity and curiosity from Hank Green: American YouTuber, science communicator, and New York Times bestselling author
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Hands using a sewing machine

For Some Afghan Refugees, Sewing Machines Provide Needed Sense of Normalcy

Donated sewing tools are giving newly arrived women from Afghanistan a sense of home in the U.S.
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