When a man was alone in the ER, his Uber driver refused to leave his side. That small act of compassion blossomed into a friendship that has lasted seven years—and counting.

👉 “That one act of kindness helped me see the good in the world again.”
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Bus shelters are usually boring—but not anymore. A growing movement is turning bus stops into eco-friendly hubs that fight urban heat, create pollinator habitats, and serve as living advertisements for bringing nature back into cities.

👉 Sustainability with a side of shade.
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Jessica Caldwell, a mother of four, cleaned classrooms overnight for more than a decade while raising kids and attending college. Her dedication paid off—she earned four college degrees while working full-time as a custodian.

👉 Proof that determination (and 26,000 miles walked behind a cart) pays off.
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What started in Pittsburgh as a way to rescue nearly-expired food has become a nationwide “DoorDash for Good” movement. To date, the program has rescued 250 million pounds of food from going to waste—redirecting it to families and organizations in need.

👉 A win for communities and the planet.
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To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Mattel announced it will donate 10,000 Brave Barbie and Brave Ken dolls every year to children experiencing hair loss due to illness. Tens of thousands of kids will now get to see themselves reflected in toys that embody resilience and strength.

👉 Representation matters.
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