The May 2015 social good initiatives indicate ways businesses are integrating values and ethics into their campaigns and everyday practices. With increasing focus being placed on corporate social responsibility and socially conscious behavior, these ideas reflect not just charitable endeavors, but activism, education and religion's role as well.
In the same way that girls are a key part of the poverty puzzle, in the developed world there is also a clear emphasis on girls' education -- specifically in the subjects of science, engineering, math and technology (STEM). This is reflected in coding camps, scholarships, festivals, toys and other products.
May 2015 social good initiatives also indicate religion is playing a surprisingly large role, from Christian community projects to Hindu art installations to Muslim dating apps. This indicates the role religious principles might be playing in consumer buying habits too.
Top 50 Social Good Ideas in May
From Coffee-Roasting Churches to Elderly Homesharing Services:
Alyson Wyers — May 31, 2015 — Social Good
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Temporary Friendship Bracelets
Flash Tattoos Creates Beautiful Body Art Full of Vibrant Colors
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Two-Toned Toy Packages
Technology Will Save Us & Oliver Helfrich Designed the Educational Toy Kits
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Moral Harassment Campaigns
Escala Creates Series of Eye-Opening Ads for Brazil's Ministry of Labor
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Outspoken Underwear Campaigns
Brief Message Asks Men to Uncover Feelings About Male Violence
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Religious Wall Decals
Etsy Shop WeAreVinylDesigns Creates Modern Bible Decor for the Home
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Charitable Fitness Bands
UNICEF's Kid Power Bands Empower Kids to Do Good for Others
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Holographic Political Protests
A Recent Madrid Protest Was High-Tech and Featured No Humans
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Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
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Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
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Coffee-Roasting Churches
This Los Angeles Church Cafe is Non-Profit and Serves Up Quality Java
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Patriotic Whiskey Bottles
Pendleton's Blended Whiskey Honors Past and Present Soldiers
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Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
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Introductory Feminist Texts
Rad American Women Educates Children on the History of Feminism
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Adjustable Kids' Footwear
The 'Shoe That Grows' Adjusts Its Size As Its Wearer's Feet Grow
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Paper Syringe Installations
Art of Saving a Life by Zim & Zou Focuses on Promises of Immunization
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Audio Advice Apps
Audvisor Contains Thousands of 3 Minute Clips Containing Business Insights
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Drug Awareness Toilet Paper
This Printed Toilet Paper from Japan Discourages Unsafe Drug Use
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Touchless Donation Posters
Oxfam's Contactless Donation Stations Support NFC-Enabled Devices
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Educational Hacker Tookits
Piper Teaches Kids Hardware Development Using Video Game Minecraft
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Senior Citizen Restaurant Pop-Ups
Oma's Pop-Up Serves as a Social Reintegration for Grandparents
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Elderly Homesharing Services
This Service Enables Homesharing for Seniors Currently Living Alone
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Science-Based Educational Apps
Kiko Labs's Brain Training Games are Developed for Children
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Interactive Driving Practice Tests
Romania's Street View Test Uses Google to Teach New Drivers
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Crowdsourced Earthquake Warning Systems
ShakeAlert Uses Smartphone GPS Systems to Detect Quakes
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Hindu Deity Exhibits
The Metropolitan's Museum Exhibit Depicts Lord Vishnu's Lion Avatar
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Girl-Targeted Tech Programs
This 3D Printing Project Enables You to Invest in Girls' Education
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Model-Funded Tech Scholarships
Kode with Karlie is a New Tech Scholarship for Girls
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Ephemeral Awareness Ads
UNICEF's Snapchat Campaign Sheds Light on Missing Childhoods in Nigeria
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Sustainable Multiuse Centers
The Arnhem Rozet is a Stunning Multipurpose Community Space
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Complimentary Women's Health Conferences
Camden County Offers a Free Event to Encourage Wellness
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Athlete Incentive Platforms
FanPay Rewards Student Athletes with a Crowdfunded Graduation Gift
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Heat-Sharing Switches
The Rootswitch Donation Button Helps Homeowners Heat Others' Homes
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Spiritual Multimedia Subscriptions
Bethel.TV is an On-Demand Network for the Bethel Redding Church
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Menopause Quiz Apps
This Menopause Quiz App Promotes Public Education of Women's Health
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Charitable Devout Projects
Socality's Water Project Raises Awareness Through Events and Meetups
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AIDS Awareness Coffee
AIDS Concern Hong Kong's Free Coffee Truck Addresses HIV Stigma
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Restorative Community Projects
Socality's Community Initiative for April Focuses on Restoration
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Educational Weapon Pranks
This Fake Gun Store Experiment Teaches People About the Danger of Guns
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Muslim Dating Apps
Salaam Swipe is a Tinder-Like Swipe-Based Dating App For Muslims
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Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
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Girl-Empowering Tech Festivals
Singer Robyn is Launching an Event to Promote Women in Technology
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Student App-Building Programs
'Xamarin for Students' Helps Students Develop Amazing Apps
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Biblical Photography Apps
The Parallel Bible App is Like Instagram For the Bible
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Kid-Produced Radio Programming
The Children's Radio Shows Entertain During the Ebola Crisis
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International Religious Conferences
Hillsong Colour is a Space for Women to Share Their Stories
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Holocaust Remembrance Apps
This History App by Pocketshul Helps You Remember Yom HaShoah Every Day
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QR Code Apparel
If I Need Help Lets You Design Your Own Clothing with Medical Information Included
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Homeless Viewpoint Ads
Depaul UK's Poverty Awareness Campaign Shows Two Sides of the Story
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Speech-Translating Applications
This Free Translation App Helps Deaf and Hearing People Converse
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Youthful Preacher Festivals
The Festival of Young Preachers Connects Aspiring Christian Preachers
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Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Goddess-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Awe Inspired Launched the Enter Your Goddess Era Campaign
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
happy coffee Comes in Three Roasts in Several Formats
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Anti-Sexist Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Launches ‘Bad $#!T to Good $#!T’ Ahead of Women’s Day
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Charitable Limited-Edition Leggings
Splits59 & The Goods Mart Create the "Do Good" Leggings
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Social Good Clothing Drives
SHEIN and New Circles Join Forces for a Clothing Drive on April 20th
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Uplifting Coffee Creamers
Honest to Goodness is a Purpose-Driven Delicious Creamer
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Mindful Mental Health Ads
Alo Moves 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Just Launched
Accountable Workplace AI Policies
Google's AI Principles Guide Ethical Use of AI Tools
Drop-Off Recycling Stations
SIG's Recycle for Good Program Encourages Waste Reduction
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Senior Reskilling Initiatives
Google Partnered with AARP to Train Those Aged 50+ on Tech Jobs
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Ability-Focused CSR Campaigns
Decathlon's Ability Signs Reshape the Narrative around Disabilities
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Social Good Ranch Popcorns
Double Good Home on the Ranch Popcorn Supports a Good Cause
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Kindness-Promoting Local Business Markets
KIND Snacks hosts the KINDness Market in Toronto
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Sustainable Toilet Papers
Asda and The Good Roll Bring Sustainable Toilet Papers to the UK Market
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Slackliner-Backed Donations
McCafé at Home Honors Children at Ronald McDonald House Charities
Heartwarming Social Good Ads
RMHC Debuted the 'Moments That Count' Campaign
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Community-Supporting Prize Funds
The Lush Spring Prize Awards Announced the Winners
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Indigenous-Supporting Cosmetics Brands
Cheekbone Beauty Drives its Loyalty Program with Good Deeds
Large-Scale Meal Campaigns
The 1 Billion Meals Endowment Campaign Provides Food for Millions
Social Good Gift Boxes
Grace Farms Foods and Greyston Bakery Partnered on a Gift Box
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Supply Chain Inclusivity Campaigns
PepsiCo's 'She is PepsiCo' Campaign Celebrates Women
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Social Good Healthcare Initiatives
Superdrug is Donating to Beauty Banks for World Oral Health Day
Women-Centric Vegan Summits
Vegan Women Summit Returns to Los Angeles on May 10th
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Health-Focused Staff Programs
SOCIETY Debuts the 'SOCIETY Residents' Employee Welfare Initiative
Social Good Ski Initiatives
Christy Sports Launched the Nordica Unleashed Outreach
Social Good Holiday Initiatives
This Holiday Season Milo's Tea is Donating to Feeding America
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Clean Water CSR Campaigns
The Give Water, Give Health Campaign Provides Clean Water for Thousands
Uplifting Mental Health Campaigns
Samaritans is Challenging "Blue Monday" with "Brew Monday"
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Hispanic-Focused Business Opportunities
PepsiCo Unveils the Newest Greenhouse Accelerator Program
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Ageism-Focused Work Pledges
The Centre for Ageing Better Debuts an Age-Friendly Employer Pledge
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Ethical AI Commitments
Samsung's Ethical AI Aims to Pioneer a Positive Impact
Heartfelt Adoption Campaigns
Home Center Encourages Adoption in the Middle East in New Campaign
Period Poverty Initiatives
The Period Promise Campaign Makes Basic Hygiene Goods More Accessible
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Cancer-Focused CSR Initatives
Sovereign Trust Funds a Cancer-Fighting Quiz for Nigerian Students
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Child Care CSR Foundations
'Dedication to Life' Offers Greater Quality of Life to Children in Need
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Empowerment-Focused Holiday Campaigns
OLIVELA Launches the 'Stand With Her' Campaign for Women
Charitable Anniversary-Celebrating Initiatives
Earth Therapeutics Emphasizes Mental Health
Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns
misterb&b and Les Audacieuses et Les Audacieux Target Seniors
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Faith-First Online Platforms
The Mission Connects Like-Minded People Looking for a Deeper Meaning
Value-Focused Cooking Campaigns
The 'Great Value with Grace' Campaign Encourages Scratch Cooking
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign
Restorative CSR Projects
EY Foundation Pledges to Restore Biodiversity in Certain Indian Villages
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Crisis Response Services
Charity Launches a Free Community Crisis Response Service for Tragedies
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships