The May 2020 social good category presents a collection of initiatives, most of which have been launch as part of ongoing relief efforts to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also showcases how creative consumers and brands are when it comes to charitable initiatives during unique and disruptive environments.
While a lot of the examples in the May 2020 social good category are examples of donations, there is something to be said about the unique ways in which consumers are connecting during this crisis. As an all-in-one crowdfunding platform, Supportful is perhaps one of the best examples of this. Not only has the company curated a pandemic-specific relief page, but it also encourages acts of support either through donations or simple gestures of appreciations—from specialized care packages to virtual check-ins and tip jars.
Top 65 Social Good Trends in May
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Hearing Impaired Face Mask Designs
A College Student Created a Face Mask Design for the Deaf
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Fashion Label-Made Face Masks
Lacoste Emolyees are Creating Reusable Face Masks during COVID-19
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Frontline Staff Discount Promotions
SAXX Underwear is Offering Discounts and Care Packages
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Private Sector Mask Productions
Piper & Skye Employs Over 30 Sewists to Manufacture Masks
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Charitable Quarantine Wines
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Created a Quarantine Wine for Charity
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Charitable Luxury Sunglasses
NTWRK Joins Balmain and Akoni to Support Charitable Causes
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Women-Owned Sustainable Swim Brands
Carve Designs Combine Aesthetic Chic with Ultimate Comfort
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Botanically Enriched Hand Sanitizers
The Amass Rinse Free Hand Wash Has 70% Alcohol
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Pandemic Relief Workout Promotions
Kayla Itsines is Encouraging Donations Through the SWEAT App
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Safety-Centric Graphic T-Shirts
UNDERCOVER Launches Social Distancing Tees for Safety Purposes
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Sportswear Brand-Made Medical Shields
Nike Face Shields are Being Produced to Fight COVID-19
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Small Business Gift Boxes
The Happy Box from Ribett Features a Selection of Goods from Local Shops
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Charitable Logo T-Shirts
The Takashi Murakami x Supreme Shirt Supports Covid-19 Relief Efforts
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Charitable Coronavirus Cookbooks
The New Family Meal Cookbook Supports Restaurant Worker Relief
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Stacked Airplane Fuselage Towers
The '737 Max Tower' Provides a Structurally Sound Living Space
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Crowdsource-Powered Pandemic Tools
HeroX Launched a Resource Hub to Share Details About COVID-19
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Senior Food Delivery Initiatives
LifeCrates is a Non-Profit That Supports Low-Income Seniors
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Community-Building Streetwear Initiatives
1017 ALYX 9SM's Meaningful Connections Joins Consumers
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Small Business-Supporting Initiatives
'I Stand With Small' Brings More Awareness to COVID-19 Deals
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Charitable Coffee Campaigns
Dunkin' Coffee Break Supports Frontline Workers in the US
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Retail Giant-Made Medical Supplies
H&M Partnered with the EU to Produce Medical Supplies
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Sanitation-Focused Grocery Stores
Peter's Independent Grocers Hired a Local Cleaning Company
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Boozy Online Brunches
Belinda Chang's Virtual Boozy Brunch Supports Furloughed Restaurant Workers
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Nutritious Social Good Snacks
The New This Saves Lives Snacks Support Children in Need
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First Responder Action Figures
Mattel Releases Special Edition Action Figures—#ThankYouHeroes
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Vintage-Style Charitable Tees
Reception Raises Money Against COVID-19 with Holy Water Graphic Tees
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Fried Chicken Chain Merch
Popeyes Has Launched a New ‘NOLA STRONG’ Meal And Apparel
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Essential Package Hospital Deliveries
Kruger's Rolling It Forward Program Aids Frontline Workers
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Social Distancing Campaigns
Zulu Alpha Kilo Debuted a COVID-19 Awareness Program Called #STAYHOME
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Positivity-Centric Limited-Edition Prints
Mona Chalabi's Earth Day Prints are Light-Hearted
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Charitable Tie-Dye Spring Fashion
Loewe's New Tie-Dye Capsule Raises Money for Education Purposes
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Healthcare Worker-Supporting Snack Bars
The Bobo's 'Healthcare Heroes' Bar Supports Medical Staff
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Fund-Raising Graphic Streetwear
Palace's NHS TRI-TO HELP Collection Boasts Charitable Causes
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Pandemic-Themed ASMR Videos
ASMR Darling Launched an Anxiety-Relieving, COVID-19 Video
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Frontline Meal Delivery Donations
Butler Hospitality is Giving Away Meals to frontline Workers
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Charitable Luxury Racing Events
The SRO ESPORT GT SERIES CHARITY CHALLENGE Fights COVID-19
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Digital Mental Health Chatbots
Tess is a Conversational Bot That Helps Users Through Tough Times
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Laid-Back Utilitarian Streetwear
The Second Adsum Spring/Summer 2020 Capsule Recently Drops
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All-in-One Crowdfunding Platforms
Supportful Offers Different Pathways of Help During COVID-19
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Bespoke Relaxing Video Soundscapes
Old Pulteney Launched the 'From Couch to Coast' to Help Relax
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One-Way Grocery Aisles
United Supermarkets Have Introduced Measures to Help Curb COVID-19
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Thankful Essential Worker Ads
The Ad Council Debuted the Heartfelt 'Out There For Us' Campaign
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Virtual Tip Jars
Clutch MOV is Helping to Support Service Workers Impacted by COVID-19
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Beverage-Branded Relief Funds
The nude COVID-19 Relief Fund Donates Proceeds to Health Workers
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Complimentary First Responder Meals
McDonald's is Offering Free Thank You Meals Across the US
20
Pizza Donation Programs
Domino's is Offering 10 Million Free Pizza Slices Across the United States
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Olympian Hand Washing Campaigns
Team USA is Sharing Videos of Themselves Practising Safe Hygiene
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Inclusive Child Sports Campaigns
The Special Olympics Debuted the The All Dreams Are Equal Ad
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Inclusive Tech Campaigns
The Institute of Coding Recently Debuted The 404 Not Found Video Series
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Pandemic Antibodies Blood Donations
Survivor Corps Connects COVID-19 Survivors to Blood Banks
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Crypto-Powered Augmented Reality Apps
The Triffic App Now Enables Users to Raise Funds for WHO
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Healthcare Worker Shake Donations
Orgain Clean Protein is Donating 100,000 Shakes
13
Charitable Live-Streamed Concerts
The Eight-Hour One World: Together at Home raised $127m
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Community Bread Donation Campaigns
The Angelic Bakehouse 'Loaf You' Campaign Supports Families
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Social Media Story Donations
Instagram Live Now Enables 'Story Donations' for Charitable Causes
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Social Distancing Exercise Ads
Sports England and FCB Inferno Launched the #StayInWorkOut Campaign
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Live Social Media Fundraisers
Instagram's Live Fundraisers Help to Support Registered Nonprofits
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Awareness-Raising Interactive Short Film
Royston Tan Directed an Educational Film About Drug Use
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Charitable Pandemic-Related Initiatives
AIR MILES Commits Up To $1 Million to Support Canadians
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AR Currency Scanning Filters
The New Snapchat Filter Encourages Users to Donate to COVID-19 Relief
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Charitable Tourism Events
The Jamaican Tourism Industry Launch Relief Efforts for the Country
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Free Pharmacy Wellness Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart is Offering Free Mental Health Program Access
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Family Focused Donations
Pantene is Giving $600,000 to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada
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Charitable Remote Concert Broadcasts
Jersey 4 Jersey Raises Money to Aid the Impacts of COVID-19
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Complimentary Telecom Call Promotions
Tesco Mobile is Offering Free Evening and Weekend Calls
Related Ideas
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
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
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
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
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
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Esports Mental Health Apparel
Team Vitality Debuts the KARE Merch Capsule to Support Mental Health
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
AI Promo Code Platforms
SimplyCodes Combines AI and Crowdsourcing to Test Discount Codes
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
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
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Financial Challenges Mobile Apps
The Achieve GOOD™ App Aims to Assist Consumers with Debt
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Thrift Shop Holidays
Goodwill Industries International is Promoting National Thrift Shop Day
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Performance Organic Skincare
May Botanicals is a New Organic Skincare Brand by Georgia May Jagger
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Skin Barrier Support Campaigns
BYOMA Declared May Skin Barrier Awareness Month
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Accessible Mental Health Trainings
Maybelline Brave Talk is an Empowering Five-Step Online Program
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Alcohol Cashback Programs
Swiftly's Alcohol Cashback Program Redefines the Rebate Process
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Food Insecurity-Targeting Initiatives
Hormel Foods Expanded Its Efforts During Hunger Action Month
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
Wondershare FamiSafe Engages Parents with a Contest
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
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
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Hurricane Relief Swimwear Initiatives
Goldie Swimwear's Campaign Creates Apparel for a Cause
Online Tip Collecting
Tipsme Changes the Way Individuals and Businesses Collect Tips
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
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
Can Food Community Platforms
Pacific Coast Producers Has Launched the Can Fan Community
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards
Hallmark + Venmo Cards Simultaneously Share Heartfelt Messages & Money
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Charity Donation Discovery
CharityExplorer Helps You Find, Donate To, and Track Charities Easily
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Meme-Inspired Crypto Leaderboards
Meme2Earn Unveils its Rewards-Style Creator Leaderboard
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships