Social Media for Good

Stories of the ways social media is being used to make a positive difference and help people

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Pizzamas: How a Bad Mustache Became an Annual Fundraiser & Community Tradition

The story of Pizza John and a community of Nerdfighters making the world a better place... in the weirdest way possible.

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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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Black Men with Gardens: This Blooming Instagram Movement is Changing How the World Sees Black Men

A blend of green thumbs and powerful narratives, @blackmenwithgardens on Instagram provides a heartfelt look at Black men’s affinity for gardening and their broader stories.

Christ the Redeemer statue wearing a projection of a T-shirt that says "Welcome to Brazil. Taylor Swift in a blue dress, singing on stage

Taylor Swift Projection on Christ the Redeemer Statue is Actually a Charity Campaign by Brazilian Swifties

Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans have mobilized to do good while projecting a welcome letter to the pop star on the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio.

Hank Green Debuts Special Socks That Raise Funds for Cancer Treatment

Internet creator, author, and philanthropist Hank Green used his time receiving cancer treatment to design socks that give back.

A bright blue background with a woman (Ms. Rachel) smiling and waving in the foreground, dressed in pink.

Ms. Rachel to raise funds for children in Gaza, Congo, Ukraine by making Cameos for your little ones

The educator — famous for her educational YouTube videos — wants to partner with Cameo to raise money for children living in Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine.

Two side-by-side screenshots of a YouTube video. One one side is a close up of tools soaking in vinegar and ketchup. On the other side, freshly cleaned tools sit atop a workbench.

Mechanic shares 'leftovers hack' to clean your rusty tools: 'I didn't realize it was THIS easy'

The YouTube mechanic shares a money-saving hack that uses kitchen staples to remove ‘every speck’ of rust from metal objects.

Screenshots of a TikTok of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, wearing a black coat and a beanie, speaking to a community member named Becky

Mayor of Boston commutes with residents to learn how to improve public transit

Michelle Wu, the first woman and person of color Mayor in Boston, has a history of advocating for transportation improvements. Her new TikTok series does just that.

Screenshots of a TikTok video by Alesia Mora, in which she shows how to read laundry symbols on clothing tags

TikTok Creator Discovers Helpful iPhone Hack for Taking Care of Your Clothes

TikTok Creator Aleisa Mora posted a helpful tutorial on how a built-in iPhone feature can translate laundry symbols and help you take care of your clothes.

A blue and green holiday calendar for social media holidays

Ultimate Calendar of 700+ Social Media Holidays

Your simple guide to the hundreds of social media holidays to celebrate all year long.

Screenshots of posts from Good Boy Ollie's Instagram account

Dog Influencers Deliver Holiday Magic By Giving 2,000 Gifts To Shelter Animals in Need

The popular doggie duo brought the spirit of the holidays to an animal rescue organization, thanks to the generosity of their millions of followers.

Become a 'Trans Santa' and Support Trans Youth in Need During the Holidays

Trans Santa takes the “adopt a family” approach and provides gifts to transgender youth in need — safely and anonymously.