From high-level initiatives to more localized projects, the June 2016 social good trends reveal that no project is too big or too small to make a positive impact on the world.
When it comes to larger-scale initiatives, one of the most powerful tools for mobilizing people is social media. For instance, the 'Search Racism, Find Truth' campaign leveraged the power of YouTube to help combat xenophobia in Germany. Similarly, female boxer Cary Williams used the hashtag #tooprettymovement over Twitter and Instagram to encourage young women to strive towards their goals.
Of course, not all social movements are meant to go viral. As the June 2016 social good trends reveal, localized campaigns can also make a major impact on the lives of those in need. One of the most powerful examples of this is the 'Urban Confessional' project, which helped to break down barriers between strangers.
Top 55 Social Good Ideas in June
From Charitable Micro-Homes to Voluntary Stranger Confessionals:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 2, 2016 — Social Good
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Farmers' Market Food Trucks
The FoodShare Truck Provides Low-Income Families with Fresh Food
54
Charitable Micro-Homes
TaskRabbit's New Campaign Puts a Time Limit on the Construction of a Home
53
Headless Women Blogs
Marcia Belsky's The Headless Women Project Archives Sexist Advertising Tropes
52
Micro Industrial Eco-Shops
These 'Makerspace' Structures in Ghana Will Re-purpose 'E-Waste'
51
Colorful Charitable Furniture
Marni Offers Colorful Outdoor Furniture with a Charitable Goal
50
Charitable Canned Water
Labatt is Helping Firefighters in Canada One Can at a Time
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Social Good Stovetops
The 'Mimi Moto' Air Gasifier Stove Prevents Toxic Gas from Entering Homes
48
Victim Clothing Portraits
Katherine Cambareri Captures the Outfits of Sexually Assaulted Women
47
Anti-Racism Movie Posters
William Yu Photoshop's Film Posters to Combat Hollywood Racism
46
Happiness-Focused Research Centers
Harvard's Center for Happiness Will Promote and Study Happiness
45
Sexism-Fighting Playing Cards
The 'Woman Cards' Feature Notable Women Who Fought Against Sexism
44
Visual School Vocabulary Apps
This App Helps Children Get to Know People and Objects at School
43
Charitable Mattress Designs
The Leesa ArtLifting Mattress Helps Homeless and Disabled Artists
42
Charitable Coffee-Gifting Apps
The 'Nack' App Allows Users to Buy Anyone a Cup of Coffee
41
Immersive Refugee Installations
Save the Children's 'Forced to Flee' Brings Real Stories to Life
40
Social Media Prison Programs
The Tweet from a Prison Program Teaches Female Inmates New Skills
39
Charitable Impact Apps
This App Allows Donors to Keep Tabs On Charitable Groups That They Support
38
Empowering Female Clothing Brands
'Too Pretty' Knows That Success Isn't About External Beauty
37
Food Waste Programs
South Korea's Pay as You Trash Help Create a More Responsible System
36
Refugee-Inspired Inflatable Installations
This Inflatable Structure
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Inspirational Desk Messages
A New Jersey Teacher Spread Word of Her Growth Mindset Educating Style
34
Interactive Canine Safety Apps
The Dog's Story App Helps Children Learn About Dog Safety
33
Charitable Back-to-School Supplies
The Whole Foods Market x PBS KIDS Campaign Benefits Young Minds
32
Voluntary Stranger Confessionals
The Urban Confessional Project Give People a Chance to Be Heard
31
Earthquake-Resistant Orphanages
This Structure Provides Shelter for Orphaned Haitian Children
30
Human Target Ads
The Stop Gun Violence Campaign Focuses on Danger of Errant Bullets
29
Charitable Food ATMs
This Free Food Fridge is Operated by a Local Church in West Delhi, India
28
Charitable Gift-Giving Apps
The 'Gift of Kindness' App Lets Users Donate on Behalf of Others
27
Gamified Math Apps
The Jump Numbers App Makes Math Fun and Challenging For Children
26
Mass Killer Media Plugins
Zero Minutes of Fame Wants to Prevent Gun Violence By Hiding Names
25
Loan Repayment Apps
Student Loan Management System CommonCents Works Using Your Spare Change
24
Philanthropic Impact Apps
Epic Foundation Shows Donors the Change Their Charity is Making
23
Charitable Donation Apps
The Gone for Good App Helps Users Donate Gently Used Items
22
Mental Health Awareness Portals
Walgreens Now Includes a Portal to Fuel Mental Health Campaigns
21
Holocaust Remembrance Apps
The Yom HaShoah Smartphone App Aids Remembrance Of Holocaust Victims
20
Charitable VR Campaigns
"A Walk In Their Shoes" Shows Toms Customers the Impact They Have
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Refugee-Welcoming Artistic Workshops
Vienna's 'Green Light' Project Promotes Inclusive Creativity
18
Language-Matching Platforms
Lingtwins Lets Users Practice Languages and Learn Linguistic Skills
17
Donation-Collecting Dogs
These Special Dog Jackets Accept Contactless Donations to the Blue Cross
16
Overdose Antidote Initiatives
This City is Making Naloxone Accessible to All of Its Residents
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Charitable Ping Pong Tournaments
The Pongapalooza Event is Held in Support of First Book Canada
14
Senior Lawn Care Services
These Students Started a Free Lawn Care Service for the Elderly
13
Gender Investment Gap Apps
Ellevest Aims to Close Financial Gap for Women
12
Affordable Virus-Diagnosing Devices
A Paper-Based Test Can Diagnose the Zika Virus in a Few Hours
11
Anti-Xenophobia Campaigns
The 'Search Racism. Find Truth' Campaign Aims to Combat Xenophobia
10
Survivor-Supporting Apps
HealingSPACE is a Smartphone App For Victims Of Sexual Violence
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Educational Breakfast Programs
The 'Bookmarkers' Series Involves Book Presentations Over Breakfast
8
Charitable Dry Cleaner Donations
This Organization Puts Abandoned Clothing to Good Use
7
Child Refugee Videos
This Save the Children Video Follows Up on a Shocking and Powerful Film
6
Voice-Activated Accessibility Toys
360i Created a Toy Line for People Living with Paralysis
5
Social School Supply Services
This Charitable Program Encourages Donation Of Free School Supplies
4
Automated Food Donation Platforms
This Software Connects Donors with Non-Profits That Need Food
3
Refugee Aid Awareness Projects
Support of Life is Helping Syrian Refugees by Showing Their Loss
2
International Aid Worker PSAs
The 'Every Last Child' Ad Depicts the Life of an Aid Worker
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Diversity-Promoting Hiring Initiatives
This Site Encourages Greater Diversity in the Tech Industry
Related Ideas
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
Global Dating Platforms
TryCatch Global Dating Connects Singles For Cross-Cultural Interaction
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Algorithmic Reset Campaigns
Länsförsäkringar's Algorithm Cleansing Song Brings Positivity to Feeds
Sizable Laundry Donation Campaigns
Bath & Body Works Donates Its Products to Two Non-Profits
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Activism-Promoting Sweatshirt Collabs
Tinder, Willy Chavarria and the HRC Release a Sweatshirt
Smile-Focused Running Campaigns
Goody's® Pain Relief Debuts Positivity-Focused Smile 20 Campaign
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Emotive Song Campaigns
Sos Songs Uses Technology to Show How Music Reflects Your Emotional State
Community-Driven Fashion Campaigns
Cupshe Debuts its 'Limitless Campaign' with Casting Calls
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Running-Inspired Global Campaigns
Saucony Debuted Its Run as One Campaign on March 4th
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Bespoke Wallpaper Collaborations
June St. George & Sunday Social Club Launch a New Collection
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Housing Crisis-Focused Campaigns
Habitat for Humanity Launched the Let’s Open the Door Campaign
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Women-Focused Wellness Communities
gen-well is a "First-Of-Its-Kind Community" & It is Empowering
Inclusive Mental Health Campaigns
Samsung and SOS Voz Amiga Partner for 'Saved in Translation'
Interactive Garment Billboards
The Sweaty Betty All Good in the Hood Campaign is in London
Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives
The HEMA Home Toilet Initiative is Unique
Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events
Ilegal Mezcal and wayOUT Launch the celebratingYOU Campaign
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Motherhood Movement Challenges
Strava and SIMPLi Launched Moved by Motherhood
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Immersive Grid Campaigns
Madonna Confessions II Campaign Transforms Grindr into a Global Rollout
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Charity Organization Rebrands
Humane World for Animals Launches a Powerful Campaign
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Charitable Food Security Campaigns
Riunite Joins Forces with Meals on Wheels America
Wellness-First Social Networks
Communia Turns Social Media into Social Self-Care
Pride Month T-Shirt Lines
The 'Love is a Human Right' Line Celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Communal Prevention Initiatives
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Runs Its Campaign
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns
GlassesUSA.com Joins The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Senior Creative Teams
Tosti Creative Put Out a Call for Senior Creatives Aged 70 and Older
Moving Company-Supported Food Initiatives
Go Mini’s & Move for Hunger Form a Strategic Partnership
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Dapper-Themed Group Motorcycle Rides
Movember and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Partner
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Social Hub Amsterdam Partnered
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food Campaign
Women-Targeted Wellness Movements
Her Sovereignty Project Promotes an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Holistic Skincare Branding Initiatives
Ghost Democracy Debuts a Partnership Program and New Collab
Co-Branded Public Exercise Sessions
Invisalign and Mindbodygreen Debut 'Strong Moves'
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Celebrative BIPOC Campaigns
Toyota Launches its 'You Can't Stop My Drive' Campaign
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Community Project Micro-Grant Programs
Big Grove Brewery Debuts the Neighborhood Micro-Grant
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
Social Good Clothing Campaigns
ZigZag and The Salvation Army Partnered to Prevent Fashion Waste
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Collaboraive Women-Empowering Initiatives
Giant Tiger Joins the Canadian Women’s Foundation
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
AI Community Growth
SocialOne Helps Acquire, Analyze, And Engage Members Across Social Platforms
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films
My Friend Max Hate Exposes the Dark Side of Online Influence
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Philanthropic Investment Initiatives
Absolutaris Base Launches Global Philanthropy Initiative
Charitable Camp Initiatives
Tim Hortons' Annual Camp Day Initiative Returns on July 16
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Diverse Empowerment Newsletters
The Beautiful Societies Delivers Uplifting, Informative Content
Down Syndrome Awareness Campaigns
CDSS Debuts a Powerful National Awareness Campaign
Paired-Down Social Media Platforms
Month Friend Boasts a New Experience in the Hyper-Digital World
Local Event Planners
Knowhere Helps You Discover and Attend Local Events With Friends
Supermarket Charity Partnerships
Aldi UK and Neighbourly Partnered to Support Summertime Meals
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
Philanthropic Healthcare Initiatives
Toyota Motor North America Boasts the Way Forward Fund
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Personalized Recommendation Assistants
GoodGoodTime Suggests Movies, Books, Dining, And More
Social Video Sponsorship Platforms
Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Ramadan Fundraising Campaigns
Food Banks Mississauga Hosts the Give 30 Fundraising Campaign
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants
Getty Images Announces a $20,000 Grant Initiative
Empowering Inclusivity-Focused Nonprofits
NoisyVision is an International Non-Profit Organization
Hurricane Relief Initiatives
InstaMovers Offers an Example of Corporate Social Responsibility
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Long-Term Food Insecurity Efforts
Jack and Jill of America Debut a 100,000-Hour Service Challenge
Kindness Generator Platforms
bekind.now Helps Users Generate Acts of Kindness to Brighten Days
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Community-Driven Alzheimer's Fundraisers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Hosts a Walk for Alzheimer's
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Curated Conversation Starters
Talksmi Provides Questions To Spark Daily Meaningful Conversations