COVID-19 Good News

In the midst of COVID-19, there have always been people making a difference. We're celebrating global progress against coronavirus, and sharing the ways we can make a positive difference.

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How the Tiny-Home Movement Is Providing More Than Just a Roof To People Experiencing Homelessness

Cities and nonprofits across the country are building communities of tiny homes to safely house people amid covid and cold winters. Proponents say tiny homes give people dignity and privacy, but some advocates for homeless people say they don't go far enough.
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Librarians Are Playing a New Frontline Role In Combating COVID

Public libraries nationwide are handing out test kits and masks in a growing effort by counties and cities to better protect their residents from the virus.
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Staying Pawsitive: The Best Good News Stories About Dogs

Happy news about dogs doing good for people and the planet — and hopeful stories of people doing good for dogs.
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24 Most Inspirational Dolly Parton Quotes About Life & Love

A curated list of Dolly’s best quotes about making a difference, filling the world with positivity, and living a life of purpose.
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Texas Faith Communities Are Helping Their Congregations Get Vaccinated at Church

Harris County's Partner Incentive Program, which reimburses churches, mosques, and community centers for holding vaccination events, have resulted in more than 3,000 vaccinations since September.
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Google's Top Searches of 2021 Pointed Us To Good News (In the Midst of Bad News)

2021’s most-searched included themes of reflection, healing, and pulling together. Plus support for the LGBTQ+ community and mental health.
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Best Refugee & Immigration Good News Stories from 2021

We still have so much work to do to ensure refugees have a safe, clear, and simple way to find not only a safe place to call home and have their basic needs met — but a place to thrive, too. It's also true that we made a lot of progress.
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Positive Mental Health News Stories

The stigma surrounding mental health is still heartbreakingly present in our day-to-day lives — but in 2021 we made more progress than ever before in breaking down that stigma.
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7 Pieces of Coronavirus Good News from 2021

As we head into our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, what hopeful moments can we look back on for a sense of encouragement?
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16 Positive Good News Stories from December 2021

As we rounded out the year 2021, we're looking back on the best good news stories from December. While this year or this month have been filled with heartbreak, pain, and injustice — there have still been so many stories worth celebrating.
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The 162 Best Good News Stories From 2021

The ultimate list of the best good news stories from the year 2021.
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How Gay Neighborhoods Used the Traumas of HIV to Help American Cities Fight COVID

Throughout the pandemic, local neighborhoods — especially gay neighborhoods — have played a critical and well-documented role providing the health and social services necessary for American communities and businesses to survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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