97 Innovative Approaches to Charity
From Social Cause Drinks to Charitable Tattoos:
Nika Kubiak — Sep 9, 2009 — Social Good
The world has become a smaller place thanks to the internet; the lives of others - even those thousands miles away - became closer to our hearts. There are millions of people in a state of extreme distress. We are happy to see more people make positive changes in the lives of so many who need a helping hand. Thanks to countless non-profit organizations, celebrities and everyday folks, difficult situations are being transformed into fruitful life opportunities. This cluster should inspire you to make a change!

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‘Wearing Nothing' For a Cause
Gods of Sport

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Naked Celebs For A Cause
Centrefolds for Everyman Cancer Campaign

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Charitable Naughty Rugby Calendars
‘Gods of Football 2009'
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Donating Breasts for Charity (UPDATE)
Katy Perry's ‘Boob Job for Charity'
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Charitable Nudetography
Athletic 'Champions' Drop Trou for AIDS Awareness
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Charity 2.0
From Katy Perry's Boobs to Elton John's Ice Cream
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Sexist Charity Photos?
Ryanair Bikini Calendar
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Dates for Donations
Toronto's Finest Auction 2009 for Bachelors and Bachelorettes
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Faceless Ads
Armani Exchange Causes Uproar With Headless Model in F/W '09
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Simplifying Donations
Charity Vending Machines
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Charitable in the Buff
19 Causes That Get Celebs to Bare All
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Charitable Needle Dresses
The Blonds & Tim Palen Team Up for "Saw" Blood Drive 2009
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Charitable Jean Dresses
Barney's and ELLE Team Up for Recycled Jeans Auction
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Drag Queens For Charity
UNICEF Tap Project Uses Female Impersonators
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Haircuts for Charities
Trimmed Tresses Donated to 'Locks of Love' to Benefit Children
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Political Dolls For Charity
Obama and Sarah Palin Cabbage Patch Dolls
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Cheap Charitable Eco Bags
Famous Fashion People Make Carry-Alls for a Good Cause
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Tattoo Hearts For Charity
Rihanna Models Gucci UNICEF Collection
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Prestigious Charity Rings
Celebs Sport Bulgari Silver for 'Save the Children'
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Red Carpet Jewelry Bids
Robyn Rodes Collaborates with Stars for Charity
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Charitable Street Art
Tanqueray Style Sessions
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Charitable Kids Couture
Estella Baby & Unique Kids Clothes
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Upcycled Charity Denim
Recreated Designer Jeans to Support Oceana
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Blood Red Charity Gowns
Heart Truth Fashion Show Attracts Celebs From Jennie Garth to Hillary Duff
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Naughty for Charity
The UNICEF Tap Project ‘Keep It Clean' Campaign
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Uplifting Cancer Fundraisers
‘The Artfull Bras Project' Features 49 One-of-a-Kind Bras
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Papercrafts for Charity Fundraisers
The Luminaire PaperLove Project
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Charitable Clown Couture
Stella McCartney Limited Edition T-Shirts For ‘Comic Relief'
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Charitable Celeb Jewelry
Bracelets Created by Musicians for WhateveritTakes.org
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Fashionable Charities
GQ & Nautica Set Up Gentleman's Fund
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Sculpture Contests for Charity
Canstruction 2008
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Comebacks for Charity
Siegfried and Roy Performance to Benefit Las Vegas Brain Center
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Catwalks for Causes
London's Fashion for Relief
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Crowdfunded Animal Rescue
Consumer Dollars and Visitor Clicks Support Worthy Causes
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Custom Charity Guitars
Artsy Gibsons for Brazilian Children's Awareness Project
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Charitable Bottle Campaigns
1/2 Project Gives Half the Bottle, You Give Full Support
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Celebrity Knits for Charity
Stars for 'Save the Children'
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Charitable Teen Stars
Zac Efron Spreads Cheer for Sick Kids
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Charitable Graphic Tees
Shade Clothing Creates Positive & Endearing Shirts
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Charitable Sports Cars
Romero Britto's Painted Bentley Continental to Benefit MS Research
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Musicians as Designers
Yellow Bird Project Musician Designed T-Shirts for Charity
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Social Cause Beverages
LemonAid and ChariTea Drinks are Deliciously Charitable
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Blood Donations for Gas Money
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Fitness-Focused Charities
One World Running
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Cause Marketing
idUnited Connects Non Profits with Emerging Designers and Established Brands
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Celebrity Mom Charities
Nicole Richie's Gift Registry For Needy Moms
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Working Out for Charity
The Plus 3 Network Matches Athletes to Corporate Sponsors
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Charitable Workouts
Cybex Launches Pink Treadmill for Breast Cancer
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Charitable Network Cooperation
All 3 U.S. Networks "Stand Up for Cancer"
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Children's Charity SuperCars
The 1,000 Wiesmann Roadster
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Celebrity Eco Contributions
Brad Pitt Releases Designs for Mass Eco-Complex
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Children's Footwear Charities
Toms Shoes Donates One Pair Per Purchase
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Free & Charity Film Screenings
Brits See ‘Australia' For Free, Taiwanese Support HIV
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Celeb Charities
Coco Rocha Wants Kids Dancing Irish
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Charitable Swarovski
Fashion Rocks For The Prince's Trust
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Used Tissues for Charity
Scarlett Johansson Auctions Germy Snot-Rag on eBay
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Fashionable Rodent Hats
Designer Mickey Mouse Ears by Henry Holland, Luella, and More for Charity
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Jewelry for Social Causes
'Until There's A Cure' AIDS Bracelets
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One-Off Fashion for a Cause
Lee Cooper Jeans 100th Birthday Auction
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Orange for a Cause
ASPCA Promotes Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
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Viral Ice-Breakers
Bill Gates Releases Mosquitoes at Ted2009 to Make the Rich Care About Malaria
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Human Skin Donations?
Animal-Loving Pink Tells Kanye West to Donate His Own Flesh
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Cost-Effective Charities
Salvation Army Uses Zero-Budget Guerrilla Campaign to Make Powerful Point
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Charity Celebrity Costume Balls
A-Listers Dress Up for AIDS
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Charitable Gun Flower Shirts
Paul Smith Tees to Benefit Children in War Zones
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Recycled Phones For a Cause
Cell Phones for Soldiers
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Crafty Charities
Krochet Kids Empowers Women in Africa Via Knitting
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Cyclist Charity Exhibits
Lance Armstrong Hosts 'Stages' For Livestrong Support
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Facial Hair for a Cause
Late Night Beards
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Couture Charity Bags
ANDAM Longchamp Bags Celebrate 20th Anniversary
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Virtual Charity Kettles
Digital Salvation Army Kettles Endorsed by Jonas Brothers
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Charitable Timepieces
Mary J. Blige and Gucci Partner On Charity Watch
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Charitable Suits
Sean Avery Donates Formal Wear for Career Gear's ‘Capital PerSuitR
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Fragrances Against AIDS
Six Scents Charity Scents
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You as Fine Art
Narcissistic MARGS Museum Ads Promote Donations
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Charitable Social Networks
Jessica Biel's Difference in the World
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Pro Portraits for Charity
Rankin Live Lets You Strike a Pose for Oxfam
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Green & Charitable Birthdays
ECHOage
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Educational Plush Toys
Activist 'Good News Grizzly' Takes Up Armor for Charity
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NewsNudes for Charity
Revealing Paintings by Today Show Cast To Benefit Charity
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Cosmetics for a Cause
Chantecaille ‘Le Tigre' Makeup
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Charitable Sketchbooks
‘The Glass House' Helps Preserve Famous Philip Johnson Edifice
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Using Convenience to Inspire Charity
Coin-Collecting Shopping Carts
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"Selling Out" for Charity
Tony Hawk Introduces 'Tony Hawk Experience' to Benefit THF
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Effort-Free Charity
ReplyforAll Lets Your E-Mail Signatures Advance Your Cause
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Donation-Driven Magazines
Paste Magazine Receives $166,000 in Donations
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Youthful Non-Profits
Splashlife to Become AARP for Young Americans
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Sweet Charity Promotions
Baskin-Robbins' 31-Cent Scoop Night
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Social Bribing For Charity
@tferriss Donates to Charity With Every New Twitter Follower
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Malaria Cure Underway
Scientific Breakthrough
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Charitable Cyclopes
Blinkymuffin 'Monsters for MS' Benefits the MS Society
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Bottle Refunds for Charity
Coop Denmark Instant Donations
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Discount Tattoos for Charity
The Toys for Tatts Drive
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Charitable Duplexes
Frank Gehry's 'Make It Right' Designs Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims
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AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
Cadbury Launches the a Cheer for Every Volunteer Campaign
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines
LOVE BRAND & Co. Partners with Elephant Family USA
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Mental Health Coffee Blends
The Coffee Foundation Supports Mental Health Awareness
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Philanthropy-Inspired Collections
The I’m Library People Initiative Encourages Holiday Giving
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Complimentary Coffee Campaigns
Starbucks and NHS Charities Together Partnered for Free Coffee
Activism-Promoting Sweatshirt Collabs
Tinder, Willy Chavarria and the HRC Release a Sweatshirt
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Refuge Athlete Programs
Nike Joins Forces with the Olympic Refuge Foundation
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Farmer-Supporting Branded T-Shirts
Carhartt & The Farmlink Project Collaborate on a New Initiative
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Thrift Shop Holidays
Goodwill Industries International is Promoting National Thrift Shop Day
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Philanthropic Cosmetic Brand Initiatives
Kiehl’s Open Doors Supports LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
Suicide Prevention Campaigns
To Write Love on Her Arms Launches the Please Stay Alive Campaign
Creative-Centric Campaigns
CFDA and Swarovski Launch Re:Generation Fund to Empower Creatives
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Charity Organization Rebrands
Humane World for Animals Launches a Powerful Campaign
Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives
The Tote of Hope Supports the Sheltersuit Foundation
Beauty Brand Contributions
Ivy Beauty contributed $20,000 to Build NYC for Juneteenth
AI-Enhanced Gratitude Generators
TÖST Maker Uses Artificial Intelligence to Craft Special Toasts
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Stress Relief Communities
Feel So Joy Offers Space For Users Can Connect with Like-Minded People
Brand-Led Disaster Relief Efforts
COOFANDY & Others Offer Support During the Wildfires in the US
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Kid-Focused Pizza Donation Campaigns
Domino’s Pizza is Running Its Thanks and Giving Campaign
Branded Warm Clothing Donations
UNIQLO Stands Out with Its Heart of LifeWear Initiative
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Charitable Beauty Initiatives
Neutrogena Canada Sponsors the 7 Summits Snowshoe Challenge
Community Behavioral Health Campaigns
Comprehensive Healthcare Debuts a New Recruitment Campaign
Alcohol-Free Fundraiser Challenges
Dry Feb Helps to Raise Funds for the American Cancer Society
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Displaced Families Initiatives
The HOPE Foundation Supports Those Affected by Wildfires in LA
Global Holiday Giving Journeys
Disney Sends Mickey Mouse on the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Philanthropic Housing Initiatives
The RONA Foundation Boasts the 'Build from the Heart' Program
Need-Based Public Fundraising Initiatives
The Salvation Army Urges Public Support in New Campaign
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Chronic Desease Advocacy Groups
A Coalition of Wellness Companies Form End Chronic Disease
Charitable Advent Calendars
24 Good Deeds Offers a Digital Advent Calendar with a Purpose
Heartwarming Holiday Initiatives
United Airlines Debuts the North Pole Hub Through Fantasy Flights
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Human Trafficking-Battling Campaigns
ITS Logistics and TAT Address Societal Challenges
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
Charitable Laundry Initiatives
Tide Expands Its Loads of Hope Program with a New Partnership
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Model-Launched Pet Brands
Tate & Taylor Boasts a Comprehensive Platform for Pet Owners
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Homelessness-Supporting Blanket Designs
LANY's Paul Klein & Sackcloth & Ashes Debut a Chic Blanket
Firefighter Cancer Initiatives
V Foundation Runs the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund
Chilling Domestic Abuse Campaigns
BBDO Bangkok's Second Chance Campaign Taps Gigi Supitcha
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
Connective Men's Wellness Apps
'Find a Men's Group' Helps Men Seeking Community and Support
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Prolonged Activism Campaigns
Oxfam's Stay In The Fight Encourages Lasting Social Influences
California Wildfire Relief Fundraisers
The Sazerac Company is Holding an Innovative Fundraiser
Kindness-Promoting Flower Sharing Initiatives
Heirloom Roses Joins Growing Kindness Project
Empowering Wish Campaigns
Make-A-Wish® Canada's 'Women for Wishes' Campaign Has a $1 Million Goal
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Daily Kindness Prompts
'Sharing Your Kindness' Makes Spreading Positivity a Daily Habit
Fundraising Restaurant Collaborations
Comic Relief US & Chuck E. Cheese Team Up for Red Nose Day
Children's Illustrated Book Campaigns
The 'One in 100' Initiative Spotlights the Medically Complex
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Philanthropic Whiskey Campaigns
Misunderstood Whiskey Co. Introduces 'Have a Toddy, Help Somebody'
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Kindness-Focused Charity Initiatives
The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup is Back for Another Season
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Daily Inspirational Quotes
'Be Better' Injects Positivity into Your Home or Office Life
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Health System Improvement Initiatives
Eli Lilly and Company Has Announced a Donation to UNICEF
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Charity Donation Discovery
CharityExplorer Helps You Find, Donate To, and Track Charities Easily
Charity Contest Campaigns
Momcozy Recently Announced the Love in Action Campaign
Travel Company Charity Initiatives
Redtag.ca Partnered with the SickKids Foundation
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Female Orphanage Initiatives
OTB Foundation Supports an Orphanage with Jil Sander Initiative
Canadian Cancer Support Platforms
Wellspring Cancer Support Recently Unveiled a New Website
Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Community Wellness-Focused Initiatives
The Life Time Foundation Reinforces Commitment to Wellness
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Empowering Nonprofit Organizations
NTI is Committed to Supporting the Disability Community
Childhood Hunger-Combatting Initiatives
Sysco & Share Our Strength Highlight Their Enduring Impact
Family-Supporting Restaurant Initiatives
White Spot Partners with Variety – the Children’s Charity
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Wine-Tasting Charity Events
Vineyards in the Valley Supports Health Programs in Haiti
Local Economic Growth Initiatives
Hershey's is Supporting Village Savings and Loan Associations
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Collaborative Hurricane Recovery Efforts
ONEflight International Partners with Lainey Wilson
Celeb Wellness Initiatives
The Jhenetics Initiative Brings Wellness to Frontline Firefighters