As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wear on, the March 2021 social good trends reveal an intense focus on helping those groups who are most affected.
Due to widespread school closures, children have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. To help kids get their education back on track, brands like the UK retailer Marks & Spencer launched the 'Marks in Time' initiative, which consists of archiving downloadable teaching resources to support at-home learning. Similarly, Asda teamed up with Dell to provide laptops to schools in need of resources for digital learning.
The March 2021 social good trends also show a major focus on initiatives aimed at helping those out of work due to the pandemic. For example, the platform OnwardUS Coalition aims to be a "one-stop resource" to help workers who were displaced by COVID-19 go back to work, including helping them find essential services.
Top 40 Social Good Trends in March
From Displaced Worker Training to Charitable Laptop Donations:
Katherine Pendrill — Apr 4, 2021 — Social Good
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Solar-Powered Homeless Sleep Pods
The 'Ulmer Nest' Protects Those Experiencing Homelessness
38
Dual-Purpose Desalination Systems
The 'Solar Desalination Skylight' by Henry Glogau is Impressive
37
Flatpack Refugee Camp Bathrooms
The Conceptual 'Speedy Collapsible Bathrooms' are Quick to Set Up
36
Animated Gender Dysphoria Therapy
Marcel/a Baltarete's Short Animation Series Alleviates Distress
35
Sultry Dog Rescue Campaigns
Crook & Marker Launch an 'OnlyCans' Campaign to Rescue Pups
34
Transgender-Focused Telehealth Startups
Folx Gives New Options to Marginalized Communities
33
One-for-One Eco Diapers
Believe Diapers Sets Itself Apart with a Charitable Model
32
Expansive Marble Run Construction Kits
The GraviTrax Pro Starter Set is an Endlessly Engaging Toy
31
Charitable Hoodie Contests
Tide is Giving Away the Jason Alexander Hoodie from It Super Bowl Ad
30
Dating App Flower Collaborations
Bumble and UrbanStems Launch an Exclusive Bouquet Collection
29
Social Good Notebooks
Uganda-Based 'Bright Books' Donates Solar Lights to Those in Need
28
Carbon Removal Competitions
Elon Musk is Donating $100 Million for New Carbon Capture Technologies
27
Date-Free Digital Learning Platforms
Mobile Networks are Making Oak National Academy Data-Free
26
Kid-Friendly Subscription Boxes
Girls Can! Crate is Made to Inspire and Empower Kids Ages 5 to 10
25
Colorful Woven Textiles
DittoHouse Joins Forces with Trama Textiles to Create Playful New Fabric
24
3D Printed Homeless Communities
Texas-Based Tech Company ICON Creates Home ins 24 Hours
23
Branded Black Hair Acceptance Campaigns
Pantene Debuts the 'My Hair Won’t Be Silenced' Campaign
22
Archive-Based Downloadable Teaching Resources
Retailer Marks & Spencer Supports Learning from Home
21
Unlimited Data Learning Campaigns
Saatchi & Saatchi Works on the 'A Message for Teachers' Campaign
20
Valentine's Oat Milk Chocolates
Endangered Species Chocolate Made a Special Valentine's Day Trio
19
Social Good Laptop Donations
Asda Provides Dell Laptops to Tackle Digital Exclusion
18
Female Flag Football Funds
Nike and the NFL Committed $5 Million USD to Girls' Flag Football Teams
17
Co-Branded Employee Retraining Services
This Free Online Platform Offers 4,000 Free Pograms
16
Branded Trainer-Supporting Donations
Oikos PRO is Giving $100,000 to Trainers and Independent Gyms
15
Branded Digital Poverty Gap Campaigns
Reebok Partners with The Kickback to Support NYC Youth
14
COVID-Safe Back-to-School Campaigns
The Unicef 'Act Now' Campaign Prioritizes Safe Behavior
13
Unemployed Retraining Scholarships
Reconnect to Workforce is Helping People Retrain Amid COVID-19
12
Bartender-Supporting Funds
Three Celebrities Pledge $1 Million to Help Out-of-Work Bartenders
11
Community-Supporting Valentine's Campaigns
Valenkind’s Day Was Launched to Help LA Communities
10
Black History Honoring Giveaways
Hallmark Mahogany is Marking Black History Month with a Giveaway
9
Social Good Backpacks
The Soular Backpack Provides Solar Bags to Children in Need in East Africa
8
Branded Anti-Hair Discrimination Donations
Unilever Helps Black Groups Fight Hair Discrimination
7
Home-Fixing Ad Campaigns
Lowe's Will Fix Front Line Workers' Homes for Its #HomeForaHome Campaign
6
Displaced Worker Training Courses
OnwardUS Coalition Helps Out of Work Individual Retrain
5
Cheerful Back-to-School COVID-19 Ads
UN Agencies Launch 'Learning is Back' Song for Back-to-School
4
Black History-Honoring Digital Art
The Boca Raton Museum of Art Commemorates Black History Month
3
Competency-Focused Clinician Courses
Dianne Nicolls' Course Boasts Culturally Competent Strategies
2
Powerful Black Hair History Films
Lush and Alicia K. Harris Debuted the Documentary 'Naturally'
1
Intersectionality Employment Campaigns
LinkedIn Launched the Conversations for Change Campaign
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Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
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
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
College-Focused Accessibility Campaigns
Apple Launched its 'I'm Not Remarkable' Video Ad
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
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
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Varsity Influencer Teams
UNC Turns Student-Athletes Into Social Media Monetization Experts
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Period Poverty Scholarship Programs
Cora Expands Its Change the Cycle Scholarship Program
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
Free Cybersecurity Educational Initiatives
Living Security Emphasizes Cybersecurity Awareness
Advanced School Safety Innovations
Navigate360 Debuts "One Platform for a Safe & Compliant School"
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Charitable Pet Food Partnerships
Sainsbury's and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Have Partnered
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
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
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Charitable Food Security Campaigns
Riunite Joins Forces with Meals on Wheels America
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
Communal Prevention Initiatives
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Runs Its Campaign
Creative-Centric Campaigns
CFDA and Swarovski Launch Re:Generation Fund to Empower Creatives
Disability Inclusion-Focused Initiatives
The World Health Organization Issues a Call for Proposals
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns
GlassesUSA.com Joins The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Branded Teacher-Honoring Campaigns
BIC is Running the 'Bring Joy, BIC to School' Campaign
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Skincare Brand Grant Programs
Bubble Skincare Launches its 'Face The Future' Initiative
Tasty Easter Activation Campaigns
The Mars Wrigley The Big Easter Bunny Off is Ready for Spring
CPG Goods-Focused Initiatives
Ignite20 Launches CPG VC Fund & Accelerator Program
Assistive Mobility Technology Initiatives
Toyota Partners with the MaRS Discovery District
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Hygiene-Focused Disaster Relief Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Runs Its Tide Loads of Hope Program
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Brand-Led Disaster Relief Efforts
COOFANDY & Others Offer Support During the Wildfires in the US
Inclusive Tech Awards
The Qatar Assistive Technology Center Boasts the Mada Innovation Award
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food Campaign
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Social Good Pastry Campaigns
Action Against Hunger and Wall’s Pastry Partnered for a Good Cause
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Inclusive Soccer Tournament Partnerships
Goya Foods Joins the 2025 Genuine Cup as a Sponsor
Back-To-School Supply Fundraisers
Staples Canada is Running Its Annual School Supply Drive
Cruise Company-Led Meal Donations
Carnival Corporation Expands Corporate Responsibility Program
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Women's Wellness Campaigns
NOW Foods Launches Be You, NOW Campaign to Empower Women's Wellness
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Charitable Children-Focused Initiatives
Kidoodle.TV Concludes Its 'A Wish A Week'
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
Global Holiday Giving Journeys
Disney Sends Mickey Mouse on the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
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'
Children-Focused Fundraising Efforts
7-Eleven, Inc. Supports the Children's Miracle Network
Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Best Buy Canada Launches Teen Tech for Tomorrow
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Philanthropic Diaper Partnerships
HealthyBaby Donated 750,000 Diapers to Families
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
In-Store Cancer Support Programs
JCPenney and Look Good Feel Better are Hosting Workshops
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
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
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
CSR Baking Initiatives
Unox India Launched 'Baking a Better Tomorrow' to Empower Low-Income Youth
Affordable Inclusive Minimal Clothing
Primark Introduces a Capsule of Adaptive Clothing
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Human Trafficking-Battling Campaigns
ITS Logistics and TAT Address Societal Challenges
Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives
ANTA Group Continues ‘Moving for Change’ with UNHCR
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
Trapped by the Screen Uncovers Hidden Costs of Screen Time
Skilled Trades-Supporting Brand Initiatives
Carhartt Donates Through Its For the Love of Labor
Inclusive Design Business Initiatives
Microsoft’s #BuildFor2030 Initiative Emphasizes Inclusivity
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
Sports-Focused Diversity Initiatives
FC Barcelona Celebrates European Diversity Month
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Down Syndrome Awareness Campaigns
CDSS Debuts a Powerful National Awareness Campaign
Women-Empowering Work Programs
Vantage Foundation and Grab Indonesia Address Workforce Challenges
Inclusive Tech Brand-Initiated Programs
Samsung Places Great Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Gender Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Organizations Emphasize the Need for Girls' Education
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
Soccer Equipment Donation Programs
Subaru of America is Running the Gear for Good Program
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Charitble Children-Supporting Initiatives
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Donates $1.6 Million
Trauma-Informed Healing Home Fundraisers
MoreYoga Joins Forces with Furnishing Futures
Youth Homelessness-Centered Data Tools
SchoolHouse Connection Partners with the Poverty Solutions
Optimism-Focused Charitable Campaigns
LG Electronics Canada Ran the Optimism Meter Campaign
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Spring Cleaning Challenges
eBay's List to £1K Supports a Fresh Start with AI Listing Features
Kindness-Focused Charity Initiatives
The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup is Back for Another Season
Charity Contest Campaigns
Momcozy Recently Announced the Love in Action Campaign
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Charitable Household Appliance Initiatives
Circle Home Charity, DHL and Danby Appliances Partner
Kindness Generator Platforms
bekind.now Helps Users Generate Acts of Kindness to Brighten Days
Digital Furniture Showcases
The Canton Fair is Hosting Its March Industry Thematic Event
Child-Specific Peer Donation Networks
Let’s Match Mums Connects Mothers With Preloved Kids’ Goods
School Wellbeing Support Initiatives
MADL Launches The Mindful Fund to Aid Mental Wellbeing
Ethical Influencer Programs
TikTok and 4A's Back the Responsible Influence Certification Program