The Morgan Center in Long Island was created as a non-profit preschool for children with leukemia and other forms of cancer. More »
With a restaurant that serves dishes from countries the U.S. is in conflict with, Conflict Kitchen aims to help people understand other cultures' perspectives through food. More »
Before her death in a senseless shooting at Platte Canyon High School, Emily Keyes sent a text message to her parents: I Love U Guys. Now, that message has served as the inspiration for a non-profit to improve school safety. More »
According to a survey of 35,000 people around the world, access to communication technology was a main factor in increasing happiness. More »
Homeless residents of a tent city in Camden, New Jersey are getting a second chance thanks to a local pastor and group of volunteers. More »
13-year-old Erik Martin has liver cancer, and he asked the Make a Wish Foundation for one wish: to become a superhero. Last week, hundreds of people helped him in his mission. More »
An organization called the Endangered Language Alliance is working to preserve dying languages in New York City. More »
To stop three baby owls from becoming tame, a group of rescuers came up with a creative solution: a hand puppet called Super Mum. More »
UK charity Computer Aid International has created a portable, solar-powered cyber café to help rural Africans get online. More »
An innovative non-profit program in Chicago called Memory Bridge connects at-risk teens with dementia patients, giving both groups a chance to learn. More »
San Antonio, Texas has established a new 37-acre campus to provide the city's homeless population with shelter and comprehensive care. More »
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle led 100 artists, activists, and influencers like Leonardo Di Caprio and cartoonist Jim Toomey on a tour of the Galapagos, raising $15 million to conserve the oceans. More »
Narayanan Krishnan, a former gourmet chef, founded the nonprofit Akshaya Trust to serve meals to Madurai, India's homeless population. More »
Thanks to a friendly minke whale, surfer Jodie Nelson raised over $122,000 for breast cancer in a 40-mile stand-paddle fundraiser. More »
At New York City's Trade School, teachers share their knowledge in exchange for barter instead of tuition. More »