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Riley the chatbot trains volunteers to respond to LGBTQ youth in crisis
The pandemic has exacerbated mental health struggles for many and for vulnerable communities, such as LGBTQ youth, lockdown has taken away valuable social connections such as time with friends and supportive adults. The Trevor Project, the largest LGBTQ crisis intervention nonprofit in the Read More...
DoorDash will deliver Covid-19 testing kits straight to your door
In an effort to make health and wellness essentials as accessible as possible for the public, DoorDash has announced its plan to allow customers to order at-home Covid-19 testing kits. To make this happen, the delivery company has partnered with two US-based digital health companies, Vault Health, Read More...
A reading list on anti-Asian racism in the US
Unfortunately, hate crimes are not new nor uncommon in the US. Although most media outlets have focused on the black/white binary, as of late it has become more and more obvious that other marginalized communities in the US suffer from deep-rooted historical racism as well. The recent rise in Read More...
The Social Supermarket is like any regular store, except everything is free
The New Zealand capital Wellington is now home to quite a remarkable place: a supermarket where everything is free. This unique food bank, called the Social Supermarket, is run by Wellington City Mission, a faith-centered organization that was founded in 1904 to respond to the needs of the Read More...
Krispy Kreme is encouraging Covid-19 vaccinations with free doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is hoping to boost Covid-19 vaccinations by making them a little sweeter. The doughnut chain has announced that anyone who presents a Covid-19 vaccination card at a US location is eligible for a free glazed doughnut from now until the end of the year. Krispy Kreme chief marketing Read More...
Corona launches biodegradable packaging made from barley byproduct
From plastic-free LEGO deliveries to paper Coca-Cola bottles, sustainable packaging is gaining popularity as a way to enjoy environmentally-friendly versions of our favorite products. The latest company to adopt greener packaging is Corona, which is rolling out biodegradable six-pack holders made Read More...
This map shows what Indigenous land you live on
If you’ve attended a virtual lecture or presentation lately you may have noticed that the speakers initiated the event with an acknowledgment of which Indigenous lands they were presenting from. Land acknowledgments are a respectful way to recognize which Indigenous lands we live, work, and Read More...
Rivian to install huge network of EV charging stations across the US
America’s network of EV charging points is expected to get a boost thanks to automaker startup Rivian. The company has recently announced plans to build a nationwide network of fast-charging stations that can add as much as 140 miles in range in as little as 20 minutes. Dubbed the Adventure Read More...
Plywood that once boarded up Minneapolis finds new life as historical art
In the midst of racial justice protests last summer in response to the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police, many businesses in Minneapolis boarded up their windows with plywood. Now, nearly a year later, the plywood that once boarded up the city has found new life as artwork honoring Read More...
12 Mental health organizations working to support Asian American communities
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have experienced a dramatic rise in hate crimes since the beginning of the pandemic. This harassment and violence against the Asian American community is alarming and has many allies looking for ways to contribute towards justice and safety for AAPI Read More...