These October 2017 social good ideas cover a range of initiatives that aim to promote politically based messages, support those in need, prevent prejudice, and more.
In an effort to raise money for the RFSU, the Swedish association for sexuality education, fashion label ELISE launched a line of apparel that promotes body rights. The line is available online, as well as through Collette Paris, and aims to bring more awareness to issues surrounding sexual assault and harassment, violence against LGBTQ people, and the repression of reproductive rights. With this, the statement graphic apparel spreads a positive message while all the proceeds gained from each purchase go towards the RFSU’s work in support of body rights.
Also featured are the anti-poaching sensors from The Zoological Society of London and Digital Catapult. Together, the two created a satellite system that monitors endangered wildlife and sends alerts when poachers are detected nearby them so that they can be stopped.
Top 35 Social Good Ideas in October
From Charitable Tea Companies to Collectible Advocacy Cards:
Riley von Niessen — Oct 28, 2017 — Social Good
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Empowering Inclusive Runways
The Chromat Spring RTW Show Featured a Diverse Cast of Models
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Inclusive eCommerce Retail Brands
Fashion Retailer Addition Elle Launches a US eCommerce Website
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Dog-Affixed Smart Vests
These Smart Vests are Turning Stray Dogs into a Neighborhood Watch
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Body Rights-Promoting Fashion
The ELISE Label Stands Up for Individual Rights and Freedoms
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Prejudice Awareness Apps
This App Helps Discourage Stereotyping Using Smartphone-Based Interaction
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Women's Coworking Spaces
Toronto's 'Make Lemonade' Offers a Creative Space to Driven Women
29
Connected Panic-Relief Bracelets
'Tedy' is a Connected Bracelet That Helps Children with Autism
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Inclusive Card Game Redesigns
Mattel's Uno Cards Now Feature Color Icons for Colorblind Players
27
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Heineken is Getting to the Bottom of Drinking & Driving
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Pocket-Fitted Solar Lamps
'Diamond Lamps' Offer Illumination to Those with Limited Access to Light
25
Emoji-Based Meal Campaigns
EmojiMeals Uses Emoji Meals to Feed Real Children in Need
24
Professional Workshop Marketplaces
Startup ClassCode Helps You Find Short Tech Classes Online
23
Artist-Run Interfaith Pop-Ups
Miranda July is Opening a Secondhand Shop in Selfridges
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Paint-Like Sunscreen Packages
Wickes' Sunscreen Packaging Targets Construction Workers
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Charitable Grocery Initiatives
'The Free Store' Redistributes Supermarket Surplus to Those in Need
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Charitable Power Bank Lights
The 'HELIO' Solar Light Charges Devices and Offers Illumination
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Anti-Poaching Sensors
This Animal Poaching Prevention Effort Uses IoT and LPWAN Technologies
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Digitized Doctor Consultations
The Mfine Platform Helps Patients Receive Healthcare Services
17
Knowledge Retention Notebooks
Zipnote Makes It Easier for Students to Remember New Information
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Inclusive Haircare Products
All of CUE BEAUTY's Hair Products Work on Different Textures
15
Charitable Tea Companies
Rakkasan Tea Offers High Quality, Charitable Products
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Inclusive Boomer Collaboration Initiatives
The Age of No Retirement Seeks to Combat Ageism
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Community-Powered Vigilante Apps
'Citizen' Enables Individuals to Report Crimes in Their Area
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Model Age Restriction Lifts
ANTM Will be Nixing Its Age Restrictions for Applicants
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Inclusive Menstrual Tracking Apps
Planned Parenthood's 'Spot On' Focuses on Gender Neutrality
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Predictive Oncological Analysis
Oncora Medical Plies Big Data to Improve Radiation Oncology
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Collectible Advocacy Cards
Ad Council Created Virtual, Collectible 'Love Has No Labels' Cards
8
Streamlined Supplies Sites
TeacherLists Makes It Easy to Get Ready for the Back-to-School Season
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Streamlined School Selection Apps
This App Helps Disadvantaged New Yorkers Identify School Options
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Tanzanian Digital Healthcare Initiatives
The Gates Foundation is Digitizing Health Information
5
Asylum Application Chatbots
Student-Designed MarHub Helps Refugees Officially Apply for Asylum
4
Headline-Based Donation Plugins
The 'Buoy Up' Chrome Extension Helps Users Donate to Worthy Causes
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Beholden Blood Donation Apps
This App Helps Patients Connect With Lifesaving Blood Donors
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Developer-Funding Platforms
Code Sponsor Funds Open Source Projects With Sponsored Advertising
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Inclusive Lunchtime Campaigns
Whirlpool's Every Day, Care Helps a Syrian Girl Fit In at Lunchtime
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Politically-Inspired Runway Collections
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Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
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Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns
Roger Vivier Taps Eva Green for Its Fall Campaign
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Dog-Honoring Candy Campaigns
See's Candies and the 15/10 Foundation Launch the DOGust Campaign
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Algorithmic Reset Campaigns
Länsförsäkringar's Algorithm Cleansing Song Brings Positivity to Feeds
Explorative Apparel Collections
Sundae School's SS25 'Amor Fati' Collection Celebrates Love
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Nostalgic Love-Inspired Collections
Stella McCartney Presents the Summer of Love 2025 Capsule
Celebrity Brand Ambassadorships
UNIQLO Taps Cate Blanchett to Champion Its LifeWear Philosophy
Animal Welfare Campaigns
The Humane League Targets the Grocery Chain Food Lion
Culturally Provocative Sponsorship Campaigns
La Roche-Posay Debuts the Shadow Sponsor Campaign
Sustainable Performance Apparel
Craft Sportswear Launches Eco-Conscious Collective Line
In-Game Pride Month Events
Riot Games is Hosting Pride Month Events in League of Legends
Plant-Based Pop Star Campaigns
Alpro and Zara Larsson Partnered for a New Campaign
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Purpose-Driven Fragrance Collections
The Courage of Girls Inspired Pura x Malala Fund Fragrances
Bold Valentine’s Streetwear
Anti Social Social Club Releases a Valentine’s Day Capsule Collection
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Mindful Movement Community Partnerships
Sephora UK Strategically Partners with SANCTUM
Pride Athletic Collections
Brooks Partners with JZD for Year-Round LGBTQ+ Celebration
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Social Good Butter Merchandise
The Kerrygold Butter Club Merch Will Benefit City Harvest
Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns
Ikea Canada Introduces the Sleepless Lamp Calmpaign
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Motorsport-Inspired Apparel
Anti Social Social Club and Goodyear Drop Bold Streetwear
Interactive Garment Billboards
The Sweaty Betty All Good in the Hood Campaign is in London
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Human Connection-Emphasizing Radio Initiatives
LG Electronics Has Introduced Radio Optimism
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
New Year-Motivated Health Promotions
Health-E Commerce Launches the New Year, New You Campaign
Pride-Celebrating Skincare Campaigns
Leland Francis is Running Its Thoughtful 2025 Pride Campaign
Free Educational Fashion Events
Fashion Takes Action is Hosting a Free Public Event Named Remode
Charity Organization Rebrands
Humane World for Animals Launches a Powerful Campaign
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Charitable Mental Wellbeing-Promoting Sweatshirts
Grey Bandit Debuts 'Progression Over Perfection'
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Charitable Lip Beauty Initiatives
Watier Supports Women Through Charitable Donations
Fashion-Forward Promotional Events
LILYSILK Began Its Black Friday Promotional Event on 10/27
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Collaborative Domestic Violence Campaigns
Purina and Sarah Hyland Debut 'Courageous Together'
Nonprofit-Supporting Salad Bowls
Just Salad's New Rethink Food Bowl Supports Rethink Food
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Advocacy Apparel Capsules
Freddie Shop Debuts a Capsule Collection Supporting PrEP Awareness
Charitable Food Security Campaigns
Riunite Joins Forces with Meals on Wheels America
Dementia Research-Supporting Meal Kits
The Fresh Market & Carla Hall Support Alzheimer's Research
Pride Month T-Shirt Lines
The 'Love is a Human Right' Line Celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Collaborative Kenyan-Inspired Capsules
Canada Goose Introduced the 'Powerful Voices Collections'
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns
GlassesUSA.com Joins The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Charitable Fashion Shows
Bloor-Yorkville BIA and Collaborators Ran Couture for a Cause:
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Animal Welfare Group Grants
Petco Love Highlights Its Charitable Petco Love Stories Initiative
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
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
Vodka LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
Absolut x Paris Hilton Celebrate Pride at the OUTLOUD Music Festival
Sports Fandom Beauty
E.l.f. Creates Immersive Beauty Experiences Around Global Soccer
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Charitable Furniture Businesses
IKEA U.S. Announces Three New Donations to LGBTQIA+ Organizations
Social Media-Inspired Salad Campaigns
The Florette #SaladTok Campaign Marks the Summer of Salads
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Empowering Limited-Edition Hoodies
The Exclusive Sisterhoodie is Designed to Be Passed On
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Charity-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Lindt and NSPCC Teamed Up for the Holidays
Fair Wage-Supporting V-Day Campaigns
Acumen Launched the #Cocoamitment Campaign
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food Campaign
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Reassuring Leakproof Underwear Campaigns
Knix and Kristen Bell Launch the You're Good Campaign
Expansive Meat-Free Food Campaigns
The Meat Free Made Easy! Campaign Features Over 40 Brands
Empowerment Beauty Kit Launches
Wanessa Moura's New Release Features an Anti-Rape Whistle
Holistic Skincare Branding Initiatives
Ghost Democracy Debuts a Partnership Program and New Collab
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
LGBTQI+-Supporting Furniture Brand Partnerships
IKEA Canada Partners with Rainbow Railroad
Beauty Retailer Fundraising Campaigns
Superdrug and Switchboard Partnered for LGBTQIA+ Support
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
Social Good Grocer Competitions
The ALDI Supermarket Sweep Supports the Teenage Cancer Trust
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
Brand Motif-Centric Fashion Lines
Anti Social Social Club Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Branded Pet-Fostering Challenges
The PEDIGREE Foundation Launched the Foster 50 Challenge
Reproductive Health Campaigns
SOGC Declares Its Unwavering Commitment to Women's Healthcare Rights
Ethical Cosmetics Campaigns
Sabrina Elba Advocates for Ethical Sourcing and Child Labor Reform
Show-Inspired Alcohol Campaigns
Blake Lively X Dorota Reunite to Star in 'Sharing Good Tea' Spot
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
Digital Ethical Grocery Tools
ASPCA ShopKind is a Free Online Tool to Help with Shopping Ethically
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'
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth-Focused Fundraising Campaigns
NIVEA Canada Renews Partnership with pflag Canada
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
Wristband Balance Donations
UNICEF Spain's Cash Forward Provides Purpose for Unspent Money
Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives
ANTA Group Continues ‘Moving for Change’ with UNHCR
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
British Autumn Campaigns
Burberry Debuted Its Soccer-Themed 'A Good Sport' Collection for Fall
Regional Menstrual Equity Projects
KuCoin Collaborates on an Important Social Initiative
Sports-Focused Diversity Initiatives
FC Barcelona Celebrates European Diversity Month
Social Good Gifting Ranges
The Virgin Experience Days Gifts for Good Collection is Purposeful
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Logo-Based Health Campaigns
NHS Blood and Transplant Launches Logo Campaign for Blood Donations
Charitable Back-To-School Campaigns
Academy Sports + Outdoors Partnered with French Toast and BEAR
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
Philanthropic Healthcare Initiatives
Toyota Motor North America Boasts the Way Forward Fund
Wildlife Conservation Decor Ranges
The IKEA SANDLÖPARE Collection is African Savannah-Inspired
Corporate Volunteer Initiatives
TELUS Hosted Its 21st Annual Days of Giving
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Soccer Equipment Donation Programs
Subaru of America is Running the Gear for Good Program
Optimism-Focused Charitable Campaigns
LG Electronics Canada Ran the Optimism Meter Campaign
Philanthropy Art Marketplaces
TheFaunaClub Connects Wildlife Conservation With Art And Giving
Charitable AIDS-Focused Medical Scrubs
HYPOTHESIS & (RED) Tackle HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants
Getty Images Announces a $20,000 Grant Initiative
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Mardi Gras-Themed Breast Campaigns
Frida Marked Mardi Gras with the Breast Gallery Campaign
Outdoor Advocacy-Focused Partnerships
ISPO Partners with It's Great Out There Coalition