Has a new cure been found to help people afflicted by a terrible disease? Are disaster relief efforts having a major impact in the recovery of the people affected by a natural or man-made tragedy? The mainstream media covers the disasters and the diseases but rarely devotes much attention to the cures and courageous people overcoming unfortunate circumstances. Keep up with current events from all over the globe, and brighten your own outlook by taking note of the Good News for a change!
At Good Samaritan Awards, we are always looking to spotlight nonprofits that are not just doing good work but creating real change. That is why I want to talk about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This group has been leading the charge in the fight against MS for decades, and their impact continues to grow …
Golf is a fun pastime for so many people. Men and women enjoy getting out into the sunshine and playing the game. Even kids love the mini version of golf. Here’s another reason to love golfing, though. From just one tournament, the LPGA Dana Open managed to raise and donate $335,000 for children. Female golfers …
At Good Samaritan Awards, we look for nonprofits that are not only doing good work but are going all in to change lives. The Michael J. Fox Foundation is one of those groups that really stands out. From the very beginning, their mission has been clear and powerful—find a cure for Parkinson’s disease and help …
All around the world, we see people having a really hard time with all kinds of things. Most of us can understand that from our own experiences. Unfortunately, some of the wealthiest people keep all of their money without any want to help anyone. That’s what makes it so special when the top 1% donates …
What’s a few pennies to you? Probably not much, so they’re really not worth too much to anyone else, right? Actually, that’s where you’d be wrong. Just imagine how many other people think that very same thing everyday. Now, picture what would happen if thousands or millions of people tossed their pennies into a charity …
One city last year really chose to do some good. Imagine that! Just one community in a random area of the US decided to get together and create a positive impact. Where? There’s this city in Pennsylvania called Altoona and they banded together to raise a lump sum to split among multiple charities. In 2023, …
Once considered a fad, but now a hot commodity, Bitcoin is now being used to change the world. Did you know you can send charitable donations directly from your digital wallet? Crypto is the future, so Save The Children adapted to move into the future as well. If you want to donate to the organization …
The wealthy have really done their best to show out for charities this year! It’s barely past summertime and there’s one organization that made a giant difference already. By the end of June this year, Schwab Charitable donated over $5B in large charitable grants during their fiscal year. That’s a very impressive number itself, but …
Did you know that there’s a whole list of the largest donors created every year? Well, when it came to making the list of 2023 donors, there was one man who really topped the charts. Michael Bloomberg made a huge difference through multiple charitable donations throughout the year. Across multiple different organizations, Michael donated over …
As a team here at Good Samaritan Awards, we love to highlight organizations that are doing more than just good they are doing something unforgettable. Smile Train is one of those groups. Since 1999, they have been changing lives in a truly powerful way. By giving children born with cleft lips and palates the chance …
Animals all over the world need our help to keep thriving. In an ever-changing environment, more and more animals are faced with moving into man made habitats. Some of these habitats are hosted on reservations to keep these creatures safe. Others are kept in zoos so there can be round the clock monitoring as well …
Race is the first thing a lot of people think of when they picture inequality. It’s no secret that Black people in America face unique struggles compared to other races. If you;ve traveled around, you might be familiar with the peaks and valleys of racial inequality throughout the country. Today, Black Portlanders deal with an …