Ways to Make a Difference

Representation matters. Here's where you can find diverse free and paid stock photography that genuinely represents communities without perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

While there are many ways to aid communities during times of crisis, mutual aid is one of the oldest and most effective forms of lending a helping hand. 

Putting raked leaves in a landfill has a long-term cost for a community. Even recycling green waste via community-wide collection, while less problematic than throwing it away, is still not the simplest and most economical use of this gardening treasure.

Climate change is consistently being left out of relevant reporting about climate change-caused disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding. We put together a guide on how to contact local and national media — and what to say to encourage them to change their reporting.

While not every representative is open-minded, a majority of representatives really do want to listen to their constituents, if for no other reason than to ensure that they get re-elected. So hold them accountable all term long.

We did the work of tracking down nonprofits supporting refugees in every single state. Use this tool to find the best local organization to volunteer with or donate to. You can help make a difference for refugees in the United States.

In 2019, a new marker was erected at the site where Till’s body was recovered. It was the fourth replacement at the location.

Helping the world is the most productive when it’s part of healthy habit-building. When you treat volunteering like you treat brushing your teeth for a full two minutes or eating your vegetables, you set yourself up for success. 

If someone you care about shares that they're contemplating suicide, you have the opportunity to make a difference, have a #RealConvo, and save a life. Here are the steps to follow and actions to take.

Key infrastructure built post-Katrina worked "extremely well," but thousands of residents could be without power for weeks.

Desperate scenes in Kabul are met with high-tech help as offers of rides, meals, and beds go online.

Recently, after seizing power in provinces throughout Afghanistan, the Taliban took hold of the capital city of Kabul, and have effectively assumed power in the country. Here's how you can help right now.