From high-level initiatives to more localized projects, the June 2016 social good trends reveal that no project is too big or too small to make a positive impact on the world.
When it comes to larger-scale initiatives, one of the most powerful tools for mobilizing people is social media. For instance, the 'Search Racism, Find Truth' campaign leveraged the power of YouTube to help combat xenophobia in Germany. Similarly, female boxer Cary Williams used the hashtag #tooprettymovement over Twitter and Instagram to encourage young women to strive towards their goals.
Of course, not all social movements are meant to go viral. As the June 2016 social good trends reveal, localized campaigns can also make a major impact on the lives of those in need. One of the most powerful examples of this is the 'Urban Confessional' project, which helped to break down barriers between strangers.
Top 55 Social Good Ideas in June
From Charitable Micro-Homes to Voluntary Stranger Confessionals:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 2, 2016 — Social Good
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Farmers' Market Food Trucks
The FoodShare Truck Provides Low-Income Families with Fresh Food
54
Charitable Micro-Homes
TaskRabbit's New Campaign Puts a Time Limit on the Construction of a Home
53
Headless Women Blogs
Marcia Belsky's The Headless Women Project Archives Sexist Advertising Tropes
52
Micro Industrial Eco-Shops
These 'Makerspace' Structures in Ghana Will Re-purpose 'E-Waste'
51
Colorful Charitable Furniture
Marni Offers Colorful Outdoor Furniture with a Charitable Goal
50
Charitable Canned Water
Labatt is Helping Firefighters in Canada One Can at a Time
49
Social Good Stovetops
The 'Mimi Moto' Air Gasifier Stove Prevents Toxic Gas from Entering Homes
48
Victim Clothing Portraits
Katherine Cambareri Captures the Outfits of Sexually Assaulted Women
47
Anti-Racism Movie Posters
William Yu Photoshop's Film Posters to Combat Hollywood Racism
46
Happiness-Focused Research Centers
Harvard's Center for Happiness Will Promote and Study Happiness
45
Sexism-Fighting Playing Cards
The 'Woman Cards' Feature Notable Women Who Fought Against Sexism
44
Visual School Vocabulary Apps
This App Helps Children Get to Know People and Objects at School
43
Charitable Mattress Designs
The Leesa ArtLifting Mattress Helps Homeless and Disabled Artists
42
Charitable Coffee-Gifting Apps
The 'Nack' App Allows Users to Buy Anyone a Cup of Coffee
41
Immersive Refugee Installations
Save the Children's 'Forced to Flee' Brings Real Stories to Life
40
Social Media Prison Programs
The Tweet from a Prison Program Teaches Female Inmates New Skills
39
Charitable Impact Apps
This App Allows Donors to Keep Tabs On Charitable Groups That They Support
38
Empowering Female Clothing Brands
'Too Pretty' Knows That Success Isn't About External Beauty
37
Food Waste Programs
South Korea's Pay as You Trash Help Create a More Responsible System
36
Refugee-Inspired Inflatable Installations
This Inflatable Structure
35
Inspirational Desk Messages
A New Jersey Teacher Spread Word of Her Growth Mindset Educating Style
34
Interactive Canine Safety Apps
The Dog's Story App Helps Children Learn About Dog Safety
33
Charitable Back-to-School Supplies
The Whole Foods Market x PBS KIDS Campaign Benefits Young Minds
32
Voluntary Stranger Confessionals
The Urban Confessional Project Give People a Chance to Be Heard
31
Earthquake-Resistant Orphanages
This Structure Provides Shelter for Orphaned Haitian Children
30
Human Target Ads
The Stop Gun Violence Campaign Focuses on Danger of Errant Bullets
29
Charitable Food ATMs
This Free Food Fridge is Operated by a Local Church in West Delhi, India
28
Charitable Gift-Giving Apps
The 'Gift of Kindness' App Lets Users Donate on Behalf of Others
27
Gamified Math Apps
The Jump Numbers App Makes Math Fun and Challenging For Children
26
Mass Killer Media Plugins
Zero Minutes of Fame Wants to Prevent Gun Violence By Hiding Names
25
Loan Repayment Apps
Student Loan Management System CommonCents Works Using Your Spare Change
24
Philanthropic Impact Apps
Epic Foundation Shows Donors the Change Their Charity is Making
23
Charitable Donation Apps
The Gone for Good App Helps Users Donate Gently Used Items
22
Mental Health Awareness Portals
Walgreens Now Includes a Portal to Fuel Mental Health Campaigns
21
Holocaust Remembrance Apps
The Yom HaShoah Smartphone App Aids Remembrance Of Holocaust Victims
20
Charitable VR Campaigns
"A Walk In Their Shoes" Shows Toms Customers the Impact They Have
19
Refugee-Welcoming Artistic Workshops
Vienna's 'Green Light' Project Promotes Inclusive Creativity
18
Language-Matching Platforms
Lingtwins Lets Users Practice Languages and Learn Linguistic Skills
17
Donation-Collecting Dogs
These Special Dog Jackets Accept Contactless Donations to the Blue Cross
16
Overdose Antidote Initiatives
This City is Making Naloxone Accessible to All of Its Residents
15
Charitable Ping Pong Tournaments
The Pongapalooza Event is Held in Support of First Book Canada
14
Senior Lawn Care Services
These Students Started a Free Lawn Care Service for the Elderly
13
Gender Investment Gap Apps
Ellevest Aims to Close Financial Gap for Women
12
Affordable Virus-Diagnosing Devices
A Paper-Based Test Can Diagnose the Zika Virus in a Few Hours
11
Anti-Xenophobia Campaigns
The 'Search Racism. Find Truth' Campaign Aims to Combat Xenophobia
10
Survivor-Supporting Apps
HealingSPACE is a Smartphone App For Victims Of Sexual Violence
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Educational Breakfast Programs
The 'Bookmarkers' Series Involves Book Presentations Over Breakfast
8
Charitable Dry Cleaner Donations
This Organization Puts Abandoned Clothing to Good Use
7
Child Refugee Videos
This Save the Children Video Follows Up on a Shocking and Powerful Film
6
Voice-Activated Accessibility Toys
360i Created a Toy Line for People Living with Paralysis
5
Social School Supply Services
This Charitable Program Encourages Donation Of Free School Supplies
4
Automated Food Donation Platforms
This Software Connects Donors with Non-Profits That Need Food
3
Refugee Aid Awareness Projects
Support of Life is Helping Syrian Refugees by Showing Their Loss
2
International Aid Worker PSAs
The 'Every Last Child' Ad Depicts the Life of an Aid Worker
1
Diversity-Promoting Hiring Initiatives
This Site Encourages Greater Diversity in the Tech Industry
Related Ideas
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Expansive Pride Month Initiatives
The Latest Primark Pride Collection and Campaign are Inclusive
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
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Sustainable Clothing Collections
New 'Regenration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Inclusive Social Support Programmes
MCR Social is Supporting Underrepresented Neurodiverse Youth
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Social Gratitude Platforms
Kevin Brilliant Debuts the Take The Win™ Platform
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Positivity-Boosting Body Washes
method's Good Karma Body Wash Collection Inspires & Uplifts
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Diverse Community Creator Programs
The Champion Creators Program Harnesses Diverse Expression
Positivity-Sharing Platforms
What Went Well Today is an Open-Source Space to Share Daily Hope
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Anonymous Social Wellness Apps
SoGoHa Let's You Share Experiences Without Revealing Yourself
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
Thrift Shop Holidays
Goodwill Industries International is Promoting National Thrift Shop Day
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Philanthropic Cosmetic Brand Initiatives
Kiehl’s Open Doors Supports LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Branded Warm Clothing Donations
UNIQLO Stands Out with Its Heart of LifeWear Initiative
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is Uniting Youth
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
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Action-Oriented Mental Health Initiatives
TUNED IN To Mental Health Boosts Support & Curbs Stigma
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Accessible Mental Health Trainings
Maybelline Brave Talk is an Empowering Five-Step Online Program
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Community Behavioral Health Campaigns
Comprehensive Healthcare Debuts a New Recruitment Campaign
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Global Holiday Giving Journeys
Disney Sends Mickey Mouse on the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Charitable Advent Calendars
24 Good Deeds Offers a Digital Advent Calendar with a Purpose
Collaborative Social Good Spirits
Good Deeds Whiskey Batch #2 Benefits the Stepup Foundation
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Prescriptive Mental Health Posters
Parkrun Encourages Movement on World Mental Health Day
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Sustainable Charcoal Brands
The Good Charcoal Company Sponsors Free BBQs for Those in Need
Male-Targeted Emotional-Wellness Initiatives
Movemeber's Latest Grant Focuses on Indigenous Men
MENA-Focused Influencer Platforms
Mitgo Group Debuts the Takefluence Platform for Content Creators
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
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
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Charity Donation Discovery
CharityExplorer Helps You Find, Donate To, and Track Charities Easily
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Public Hygiene Campaigns
Tsekmo Has Launched the Clean Bathroom Global Challenge
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Kindness-Promoting Flower Sharing Initiatives
Heirloom Roses Joins Growing Kindness Project
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities