As the November 2016 social good trends reveal, both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the US presidential election have become major points of focus for those bent on creating change.
Though companies have been celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by 'going pink' for many years now, brands and other organizations are increasingly looking for new ways to ramp up awareness. For instance, Northwest Kidder Middle School in Jackson, Michigan, marked the occasion by serving up pink pasta to students. Another example is Cashmere Bathroom Tissue, which teamed up with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to hold a fashion show for dresses made from toilet paper.
Beyond cancer awareness, the November 2016 social good trends reveal that the presidential election has also been dominating headlines. With many people feeling overwhelmed by the election, there has been a slew of resources created to help inform voters and ensure they make it to the polls. These tools include unbiased political apps, voter-encouraging carpool apps and streamlined advance voting apps.
Top 70 Social Good Ideas in November
From Pink Pasta Promotions to Streamlined Advance Voting Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 27, 2016 — Social Good
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Disaster Zone Rescue Drones
The DDS Rescue Robot Walks or Drives to Those in Need
69
Late Skateboarder Sneakers
Profits from Dylan Rieder's Design Will Go to Macmillan Cancer Support
68
Charitable Wildlife Jewelry
Profits from aoku 3D's Unique 3D-Printed Jewelry Goes Towards Charity
67
Active Sports Hijabs
The Asiya Headband Helps Muslim Girls Participate in Sports
66
Empowering Cancer Awareness Initiatives
'Give-a-Care' Provides Products for Cancer Patients
65
Supportive LGBTQ Campaigns
The Riot Life's #UniteForLove Tees Raise Money for LGBTQ Non-Profits
64
Inclusive Hijab Collections
This Blogger Created a Line of Hijabs for All Skin Tones
63
Socially Responsible Design Exhibits
The Cooper Hewitt Exhibit Addresses Many Social Concerns
62
Charitable Food Brand Giveaways
This 'Soulfull Project' Donates Its Food to Local Food Banks
61
Extinct Animal Travel Advertisements
'Unknown Tourism' from Expedia UK Shows What You Won't See
60
Open-Source Learning Apps
The Moodle App Lets Students Continue Learning When Offline
59
Open-Source Wheelchair Designs
The 'Safariseat' is Designed for People in Developing Countries
58
Medical Teaching Toys
The Gomo Doll Helps Doctors Teach Kids About Their Ailments
57
Emergency Food-Delivering Drones
'Pouncer' UAV Drones Could Deliver Relief to Those in Need
56
Fast Food Coupon Books
Burger King is Giving Away Coupons to Those Who Donate to Its Foundation
55
Cancer-Fighting Restaurant Campaigns
Arooga's is Donating to the 'Feel Your Boobies Foundation'
54
Free Elementary Architecture Classes
The Alberti Program is Run by Washington University
53
Self-Combusting Books
The Designer Patrick Oltean Sends Powerful Messages with His Art
52
Social Mobilization Board Games
'Rise Up' Teaches Participants the Basics on Building Movements
51
Gun Violence-Mapping Apps
The Shot Spot App Summarizes Incidents Of Gun Violence Across the USA
50
Biological VR Experiences
'The Body VR' is an Educational Trip Through the Human Body
49
Diversity-Focused Makeup Collections
This Makeup Brand is Designed Specifically for Women of Color
48
Charitable Coffee Beans
Some of the Proceeds from This Coffee Go to Selected Charities
47
Characterized Cork Stools
The Movement on the Ground Charity is Auctioning Uniquely Designed Seats
46
Awareness-Raising Chat Bots
The Charity Chat Bot Helps Messenger Users Understand the Water Crisis
45
Global Mood Survey Apps
'How Is The World Feeling Today' Calculates Real-Time Worldwide Emotions
44
Classroom Chat Bots
Slack Bot Litlbot Facilitates Classroom Interaction for Students and Teachers
43
Airline-Branded Luxury Sneakers
The Virgin America First Class Shoes Bring Luxury Flying to Feet
42
Efficient Blood Donation Apps
The Dubai Blood Donation Centre App Sends Group-Specific Requests
41
Tactile Hearing Aids
This Device Provides Tactile and Visual Translations for the Hearing Impaired
40
Gamified Math Apps
This App Lets Teenagers Use Math Skills to Solve In-Game Problems
39
Unbiased Political Apps
This App Fosters Political Engagement Among Millennial Voters
38
Wearable Camera Blindness Aids
The Orcam MyEye can Triple Vision Accuracy for the Legally Blind
37
Assistive Home Renovation Services
The 'Coming Home' Service Helps People Renovate Empty Homes
36
Tuition-Free Architecture Schools
The Free School of Architecture will Open in 2017 in Los Angeles
35
Charitable Men's Clothing
Virtu Offers High Quality Clothing That Empowers Communities
34
Satirical Anti-Gun Campaigns
'Toddlers Kill' Considers the Dangers of Firearm Ownership in the US
33
Gamified Election Education Apps
This App Uses a Point System to Educate Voters About Key Issues
32
Dictator-Tracking Social Accounts
'GVA Dictator Alert' Tweets When Dictators Fly into Geneva
31
Charitable Hawaiian Shirts
The Purchase of These Shirts Buys Clean Water for People in Guatemala
30
Perilous Neighborhood-Reporting Websites
This Website Lets Women Report Unsafe Areas in Canberra
29
Social Studying Apps
Mobile App StudyHubb Helps College Students Match With a Study Buddy
28
Streamlined Screen-Sharing Software
The HYFY Pro App Lets You Record & Share Screens With a Click
27
Voter-Encouraging Carpool Apps
This App Helps People Carpool to Voting Booths
26
Promotional Support Groups
Caloi's 'Car Addicts Support Group' Brings Attention to Urban Mobility
25
Luminous Pink Towers
Dubai's Burj Khalifa is Turning Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2016
24
Incognito Alcoholism PSAs
Louise Delage Was Formulated by BETC to Show How Prevalent Addiction is
23
Comedian-Commemorating Bike Collections
Robin Williams' Bikes are Being Auctioned Off for Charity
22
Scholarship-Funding Dance Classes
These Online Dance Lessons Help Finance Colombian Education
21
Charitable Sausage Campaigns
The 'Save Our Sausages' Initiative Sells Meat Infused with Viagara
20
Children's Architecture Programs
The 'Little Architect' Program is Offered at AASA in London
19
Senior-Centric Ride Services
UberCentral is Targeted Towards Seniors Without Smartphones
18
Anti-Violence Newspaper Signs
Peru 21 Designed Its Front and Back Pages to Become a Protest Sign
17
Tenacious Hospital Campaigns
SickKids' VS Campaign Highlights the Strength of Its Patients & Staff
16
Police-Rating Apps
The 'Excuse Me Officer' App Lets You Rate Police Interactions
15
Macabre Anti-Drug PSAs
This Russian Short Film Artfully Communicates the Dangers of Krokodil Use
14
Crowdsourced Blind-Assisting Apps
The Blindways App Lets You Help Blind People Find Bus Stops
13
Millennial Voter Apps
The VotePlz App Encourages Young Americans to Make Their Voice Heard
12
Media-Streaming Library Apps
This App Lets Library Network Registrants Access Content From Home
11
Anti-Pink Tax Campaigns
This Toronto Coffee Shop Made a Powerful Point Against the Pink Tax
10
Breast Cancer-Fighting Biscuits
Bojangles' Bo-Berry Biscuits are Going Pink for a Good Cause
9
Confidential Crime-Reporting Apps
The ReportIt App Lets Americans Report Crimes Anonymously
8
Bathroom Tissue Fashions
The White Cashmere Collection 2016 Showed Stunning Bathroom Tissue Gowns
7
Convenient College Scorecards
Googling for Colleges will Show Important Info for Students Up Front
6
Streamlined Advance Voting Apps
This App Lets Voters Save Time By Choosing Less Busy Times to Vote
5
Microbial Arcade Games
This Smartphone Microscope Game Lets Kids Play Pac-Man With Real Microbes
4
Pink Pasta Promotions
This School is Serving Up Pink Pasta for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
3
Minority-Focused Coding Labs
Google's 'Code Next' Lab Encourages Black and Latino Teens to Code
2
Football-Themed Charity Efforts
This California Charity Offers Donors the Chance to Meet Tom Brady
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All-Inclusive Library Apps
This App Lets Library Members Pay Fines and Download E-Books
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Cancer Awareness Shopping Bundles
The Asda Tickled Pink Bundle is a TikTok Shop Exclusive
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Social Good Valentine's Pizzas
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Partnered with Make-A-Wish
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns
Cup Noodles x Top Ramen Launch a National Noodle Day Initiative
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
Supportive Mental Wellness Initiatives
Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Highlights Its Commitment
Affordability-Focused Game-Day Campaigns
Kroger Offers Discounts on Snacks, Beverages & Foods
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Jeweled Awareness Art Piece
The Real Crown Jewels Spotlight Testicular Cancer Awareness
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Sizable Laundry Donation Campaigns
Bath & Body Works Donates Its Products to Two Non-Profits
In-Game Pride Month Events
Riot Games is Hosting Pride Month Events in League of Legends
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Rebranded Cancer Organizations
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rebrands as Blood Cancer United
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Emotive Song Campaigns
Sos Songs Uses Technology to Show How Music Reflects Your Emotional State
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Period Care Campaigns
Honey Pot Launched its 'Periods Made Better' Campaign
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Personal Care-Focused Olympic Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Hosts the Champions Clubhouse
Period Poverty Scholarship Programs
Cora Expands Its Change the Cycle Scholarship Program
Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns
Ikea Canada Introduces the Sleepless Lamp Calmpaign
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
College Gameday Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Good Game Amps Up School Spirit
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Health Awareness Undergarments
The UnderAware Brings Awareness to Testicular Cancer in April
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Breast Health Awareness Apps
Know Your Lemons App Recently Named the #1 in Health & Fitness
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Pet Cancer-Focused Initiatives
Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Renew Their Collaborative Efforts
Athlete-Backed Stigma-Addressing Campaigns
U by Kotex Partners with Anna Leigh Waters
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Community-Focused Holiday Pizzeria Promotions
MOD Pizza Together for the Holidays is Festive
Heartwarming Prom-Style Events
The Tim Tebow Foundation Organizes Night to Shine
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food 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
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
London Marathon Pasta Parties
Puresport and Pastaio Soho are Offering a Free Meal
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns
GlassesUSA.com Joins The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Nourishing Comfort Kits
Bob Evans' Giveaway Helps to Alleviate the Stress of Tax Season
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Breast Cancer Awareness-Focused Mascaras
Thrive Causemetics Debuts the Pink Bow Mascara
Charitable Convenience Store Campaigns
Circle K Canada Established Hero Day in October 2025
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
High-Profile Clean Water Initiatives
Chapter 2 & One Drop Foundation are Running the La Gala 2025
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Paralympic Dual-Focused Promotional Campaigns
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Gains Visibility
Rewarding Dining Gift Promotions
The CRISP & GREEN Wrap Up Wellness Campaign is Festive
Reassuring Leakproof Underwear Campaigns
Knix and Kristen Bell Launch the You're Good Campaign
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Campaigns
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Social Good Pastry Campaigns
Action Against Hunger and Wall’s Pastry Partnered for a Good Cause
Holistic Skincare Branding Initiatives
Ghost Democracy Debuts a Partnership Program and New Collab
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
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
Giving Milk Campaigns
DFO's Milk & Cookies Campaign Supports Children's Hospitals
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
Menstrual Health Day Initiatives
The Period Purse Launched 'Menstrual Health Day is Every Day'
Charitable Children-Focused Initiatives
Kidoodle.TV Concludes Its 'A Wish A Week'
Social Good Clothing Campaigns
ZigZag and The Salvation Army Partnered to Prevent Fashion Waste
Post-Surgery Garment Ranges
The Primark Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Has 49 Pieces
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Children-Focused Fundraising Efforts
7-Eleven, Inc. Supports the Children's Miracle Network
eSports Gamer Dining Campaigns
CAVA and Clix Partnered for a New Campaign
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
In-Store Cancer Support Programs
JCPenney and Look Good Feel Better are Hosting Workshops
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
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
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Canadian Non-Profit Organization-Supporting Campaigns
RONA Foundation Debuts Build from the Heart
Charitable App-Focused Initiatives
Slim Chickens Supports No Kid Hungry Through App Downloads
Blood Donation Competitions
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference Launch the We Give Blood Campaign
Firefighter Cancer Initiatives
V Foundation Runs the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Pancake-Centric Health Campaigns
Pancakes Against Breast Cancer Sparks Conversation & Action
Regional Menstrual Equity Projects
KuCoin Collaborates on an Important Social Initiative
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Wildfire Relief Pizzeria Events
Mountain Mike's Pizza Pizza 4 a Purpose Supports Californians
Promotional Baking Papers
Kitchen Warehouse Created Heat-Activated "Bake Friday Deals"
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Charitable Qsr Campaigns
A&W Canada is Running the Burgers to Beat MS Day Campaign
Friend-Focused Fried Chicken Promotions
Lee's Famous Friendsgiving is Running All November Long
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Food Allergy Awareness Campaigns
Fare's PSA is Backed by NFL Player Jason McCourty & His Daughter
Canadian Charity-Focused Campaigns
Cobs Bread Launched Its Fifth Annual Doughnation Day™ Campaign
Philanthropic Healthcare Initiatives
Toyota Motor North America Boasts the Way Forward Fund
Albertan Free Pizza Campaigns
Pizza 73 Launches the P73 Party to Drive Engagement with Free Pizza
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™
Optimism-Focused Charitable Campaigns
LG Electronics Canada Ran the Optimism Meter Campaign
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Ovarian Cancer Research Partnerships
Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium Increases Funding
Cancer Survivor-Focused Mattress Giveaways
The United Breast Cancer Foundation Emphasizes Comfort
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Ramadan Fundraising Campaigns
Food Banks Mississauga Hosts the Give 30 Fundraising Campaign
Promotional Partnership Promotions
Savvy Sliders Teams With Girl Scouts For Cookie Discount
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Awareness-Raising Lung Cancer Campaigns
Give a Breath 5K Was a Local Fundraising Event in Edmonton
Charity Contest Campaigns
Momcozy Recently Announced the Love in Action Campaign
Supportive School Meal Programs
TABLE FOR TWO USA and JETRO Organize a Japanese Cuisine Program
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Autumnal Grocer Fundraising Campaigns
Pumpkins for a Purpose Benefits Children's Hospitals
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square