Philanthropy
Latest news on corporate and nonprofit efforts aimed at changing our world for the better through benevolent initiatives, such as fundraisers, grants, and charities.
Can food rescue apps help feed vulnerable Americans as food aid shrinks?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dameon knows what it means to go hungry. Once homeless and panhandling for meals, he now receives regular deliveries of fresh groceries, all thanks to a volunteer, a nonprofit, and an app. "I'm surviving by the grace," he says. "Little by little, I'm able Read More...
A tragedy in the heart of Texas: how to help flood victims
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the span of just a few hours, torrential rains turned the Guadalupe River into a raging torrent, submerging homes, campsites, and communities across the Texas Hill Country. Entire families were swept away with little warning. Campers, many of them Read More...
Steering toward the future: how solar-powered canoes are transforming life in the Amazon
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the dense, green arteries of Ecuador’s Amazon, something remarkable is gliding across the water without a sound. These aren’t ordinary boats. They’re solar-powered canoes, and they’re ushering in a transformative way for Indigenous Achuar Read More...
How nightclub outings help older adults fight loneliness
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It was after midnight at Mirano, one of Brussels’ iconic nightclubs. The bass pulsed through the air, red lights swept across the floor, and young partygoers sipped drinks under the spinning disco ball. But this night was different. Among the crowd in crop Read More...
Remembering Pope Francis and his profound impact on climate action
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The recent passing of Pope Francis has sparked reflection on his remarkable leadership — not only within the Catholic Church, but also across the global climate movement. Known for his humility, compassion, and commitment to justice, Pope Francis Read More...
How local heroes shape disaster response
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As wildfires tore through Los Angeles in January 2025, social media lit up with stories of neighborly kindness and selflessness. Hollywood celebrities clearing roads and fundraising for victims grabbed headlines, but the real heart of the response lay in the Read More...
Hope through art: ANGEL ART auction returns to uplift wildfire victims
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For over three decades, Project Angel Food has been a lifeline for people in Los Angeles facing critical illnesses, ensuring they receive nourishing meals when they need them most. But in the wake of the recent wildfires that tore through the city, the Read More...
Michael Bloomberg steps up to fund UN climate body after U.S. withdrawal
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When the United States announced last week the plans to withdraw the country from the Paris Agreement and cut international climate funding the ripple effects were felt across the globe. One of the biggest casualties was the United Nations Framework Read More...
Belfast venues unite to eliminate single-use plastic cups
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Belfast is making history as the first city in Ireland and the UK to commit to eliminating single-use plastic cups in entertainment venues. This city-wide initiative, led by the Venue Sustainability Forum and supported by Visit Belfast, will see major and Read More...
How to help victims of California wildfires: a guide to supporting relief efforts
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Wildfires have once again ravaged Los Angeles County, burning tens of thousands of acres, destroying thousands of structures, and forcing mass evacuations. Fueled by unrelenting winds, the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires broke out on Tuesday, followed by Read More...