Ways to Make a Difference

The best ways to get involved and take action

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18 Ways to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility This Year

International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated every year on March 31. Here’s a list of activities, ideas, and events to help you honor this special day.
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23 Best Amazon Alternatives for Ethical Online Shopping

An extensive guide to the best alternatives to Amazon: Featuring the best ethical marketplaces, shops, and websites for all your shopping needs
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Federal budget cuts are impacting national parks. Here are 5 ways you can help

National parks are in trouble due to federal budget cuts. Here’s what’s happening and how you can help.
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Giving Tuesday: What It Is and How To Celebrate

Giving Tuesday takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. We’ve compiled a guide on celebrating this annual tradition of giving back.
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18 Ideas to Celebrate Small Business Saturday

Get your reusable tote bags ready! Small Business Saturday takes place on the weekend following Thanksgiving in the United States. Here are some pointers for shopping small this season.
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Hurricane Milton relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, here’s how you can help survivors in Florida.
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Mental Health Day

21 Ways To Take Action & Celebrate World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is a catalyst for us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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Hurricane Helene relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, here’s how you can help survivors in North Carolina & the surrounding region.
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14 Ideas for Celebrating Banned Books Week

When it feels like our reality has crumbled into a dystopian nightmare, what do we do? We use the power of books, form our own team of heroes, and fight against censorship and for stories that matter!
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Hispanic Heritage Month: History, cultural significance, and how to celebrate

Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latino Heritage Month) is a month-long celebration that kicks off on September 15th. We’ve put together great ideas to help you celebrate it...
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month: 17 ways to take action and make a difference

With events, screenings, activities, and more, Suicide Prevention Month catalyzes us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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The power to save the planet is inside us all — how to get past despair to powerful action on climate change

How well people exercise their agency will determine the severity of global warming — and its consequences.
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