Social Good

On April 15, two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Greatist is compiling resources on how to help out and stay informed.
The winners of the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest all created apps that help people get healthier. How are these apps pushing the health and fitness space forward, and why is it important?
Here’s how one girl-powered company is turning to athletic bags and team sports to change the world.
Can a straw change the world? In honor of World Water Day, Greatist spotlights the Lifestraw and what role it might play in improving access to fresh, clean water around the world.
Fresh water is essential to life on this planet, but millions lack access to clean, safe agua — and those of us with access often waste this resource. In honor of March 22’s World Water Day, we’ve rounded up a list of 27 organizations dedicated to keeping water clean and accessible to people all over the world.

It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and we've rounded up some of the best individuals and organizations that are working toward positive body image for the millions of men and women affected.

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What if your T-shirt also did a world of good? Greatist has teamed up with This Shirt Helps for new shirts that give back with every purchase. Get yours now!

Vitamin Angels is trying to raise $200,000 to send essential micronutrients to children around the world. Find out more about the campaign and why it may be worth your while.

Survey says: Alcohol may not make us sexier or better in bed. All the more reason people in the U.K. are pledging to go booze-free for a month to raise awareness and money for cancer research.

CharityMiles is a new mobile app that turns your daily run into a daily donation. Launched just in time for National Running Day, will it be a runaway success or stumble out of the gates?

It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and we've rounded up some of the best individuals and organizations that are working toward positive body image for the millions of men and women affected.

Sports and exercise improves quality of life and unifies communities. For these incredible charities, it also brings hope to the hearts of many, providing sanctuary from a world that isn’t always so easy to face.

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