From volunteering to donations, the October 2019 social good list showcases how individuals and businesses are contributing to building a better world.
There are many companies and groups out there that provide a unique service or advocate for social issues. Anjel is a grocery delivery platform that connects volunteers with people in need. 'Happy Family, Healthy Kids,' on the other hand, is a program in Michigan that supports children in stressed home environments and underserved communities.
Some of the October 2019 social good trends are incredibly immersive, designed to not only raise funds but also to more intimately familiarize people with the environment in need. A great instance of this is the SickKids Airbnb experience where guests are invited to visit the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the clinic.
Top 40 Social Good Trends in October
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Waste Collection Payment Cafes
The 'Garbage Cafe' Accepts 1kg of Plastic Waste as Payment for Food
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Experimental Social Housing Projects
A Community Development in Hidalgo Boasts Affordable Housing
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Modular Social Housing Projects
Zeller & Moye Uses Adobe Brick & Concrete for Its Concept
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Food Waste-Preventing Bakeries
Milk & Cookies Bakeshop Sells 'Cake Scraps in a Sad Box'
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Charitable Jewelry Collections
Kendra Scott Engages in a Breast Cancer Initiative for October
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Social Impact Experiences
The SickKids Airbnb Experience Seeks to Raise Awareness and Donate Funds
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3D-Printed Human Organs
BIOLIFE4D Has Created a Small to Scale 3D Printed Human Heart
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Women In Film Panel Discussions
Power Women Toronto Hosted a Talk with Prominent TIFF Directors
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Accessible Campground Cabins
M-Rad Produces a Dwelling That is Catered to Those with Restrictions
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Converted Homeless Shelter Projects
Holland Harvey Architects Boasts a Homeless Shelter in London
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Vibrant Sculptural Education Centers
Supernormal Reimagines the Aesthetics of the Modern Daycare
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Norwegian Film School Branding
Neue Design Studio Focuses on the Art of the Frame
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Company-Wide Climate Change Protests
Lush Cosmetics Joins Greta Thunberg To Protest Climate Change
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Pet Safety Awareness Treats
Hot Hounds Recently Launched the New 'Car-Baked Dog Treats'
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Anti-Vaping Campaigns
The United State's Government Launched a Tool To Help People Stop Vaping
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Inclusive Motherhood Artwork
Forward Together's 'Mamas Day' Campaign Celebrates Immigrant Moms
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Charitable Backpack Brands
STATE Offers a Stylish Bag Selection While Giving Back to the Community
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Tree-Saving Softwares
The 'Code of Conscience' Stops Construction Vehicles In Protected Areas
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Hunger-Fighting Hotel Initiatives
Omni Hotels & Resorts' Hunger Program Feeds Those in Need
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People-Powered Science Research
Zooniverse Relies on Crowdsourced Research and Volunteering Gigs
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Health-Focused Educational Food Camps
Camp Foodie Teaches Children About Cooking and Nutrition
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Volunteer-Matching Dating Apps
Swoovy Matches Users Together for Volunteer Opportunities
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Socially Responsible Smartphones
The Fairphone 3 will Feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Processor
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Children's Daily Exercise Programs
The Daily Mile Promotes Kids Activity and Will Launch in the US
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Natural Climate Solution Campaigns
Greta Thunberg & The Guardian Launched the #NatureNow Campaign
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Inclusive Healthy Eating Programs
'Happy Family, Healthy Kids' Targets Underserved Communities
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Volunteer-Based Delivery Services
ScripRide is a Mechanism Driven by Joint Community Members
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Food Delivery Volunteer Platforms
Anjel Connects Grocery Delivery Volunteers with Those in Need
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Educational Illusion Museums
Museum of Illusions Toronto is Full of Unique Sensory Experiences
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Company Climate Strike Initiatives
SodaStream Joined the Global Climate Strike
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Injustice-Fighting Ice Creams
Justice ReMix'd by Ben & Jerry's Fights for Criminal Justice Reform
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Skill-Matching Volunteer Apps
Collaborate Matches Volunteers with Experience-aligned Opportunities
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AI Food Insecurity Ads
Feeding America Uses AI to Depict Food Insecurity in America
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Kids Anti-Cyberbullying Apps
The BBC's Own It App Uses Technology to Improve Online Interactions
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Specialist-Powered Weight Management Programs
AdventHealth for Children Taps Nutrition & Wellness
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Anniversary-Celebrating Book Fundraisers
First Book Canada Launches a 'Birthday Wish' Fundraiser
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Awareness-Raising Autumnal Lagers
Camden Town Brewery's Seasonal Lager Fights Food Poverty
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Branded Climate Strikes
Ben & Jerry's Will Close All Its Shops for a Global Climate Strike
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Nutrition-Focused Kid-Centric Organizations
TasteWise Kids Strives to Build Healthy Habits in Kids
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Volunteer-Celebrating Animated Ads
This Volunteer Canada Ad Highlights the Joys of Giving Back
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Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
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
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Friend-Focused Wellness Apps
The 'With Gratitude' App Makes Daily Connection Easy
AI-Enhanced Social Services Platforms
Binti and Anthropic Debut AI for Social Services
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Flavored Cashew Snacks
Octonuts Partnered with rePurpose Global to Combat Ocean Waste
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
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
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
Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
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
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Purpose-Driven Wellness Brands
Koala Eco is Reflecting on Its Business Growth and Trajectory
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Footwear-Based Father’s Day Giveaways
HEYDUDE Launches the 'Good Dude Giveaway'
Nonprofit Technology Solutions
Benevolent Tech Launched the Mission Action Pack (MAP)
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Bed Rotting-Themed Brand Campaigns
KIND Snacks Celebrates All KINDs of Good in the New Year
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
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
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Personalized Daily Wellness Apps
Hoda Kotb Launches Joy 101 Wellness App Inspired by Daily Rituals
Family-Centric Footwear Campaigns
TOMS Ran a Public Casting Call for the Joyful Chaos Family
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Communal Prevention Initiatives
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Runs Its Campaign
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces
Blossoms Helps Families Exchange Gently Used Children's Clothing
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Charitable Convenience Store Campaigns
Circle K Canada Established Hero Day in October 2025
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets
GLAD Canada Debuts the 'Home for the Holidays' Pop-Up Event
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Social Hub Amsterdam Partnered
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food Campaign
Mental Wellness-Promoting Tote Bags
L.L.bean Marks Mental Health Month with the Analog Tote
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
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Community-Oriented Wellness Brand Events
while on earth™ Partnered with Ethos Athletic Club
Gratitude Tracker Apps
Get Happier Uses Science-Backed Practices To Boost Daily Gratitude
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Cruise Company-Led Meal Donations
Carnival Corporation Expands Corporate Responsibility Program
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
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
Women's Wellness Campaigns
NOW Foods Launches Be You, NOW Campaign to Empower Women's Wellness
Charitable Hunger Relief Initiatives
Halo Top Makes a Charitable Contribution to Food Banks Canada
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
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
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
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
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
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
Philanthropic Diaper Partnerships
HealthyBaby Donated 750,000 Diapers to Families
Environmental Film Platforms
Patagonia Films Emphasizes the Power of Storytelling
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
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
CSR Baking Initiatives
Unox India Launched 'Baking a Better Tomorrow' to Empower Low-Income Youth
Human Trafficking-Battling Campaigns
ITS Logistics and TAT Address Societal Challenges
Anonymous Kindness Tools
Soothe Creates A Safe Space To Share And Receive Messages Of Compassion
Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives
ANTA Group Continues ‘Moving for Change’ with UNHCR
Charity Matching Tools
GivingGPT Helps Users Discover Trusted, Cause-Aligned Charities With AI
Platform Infrastructure Projects
Enviromates Launches the Enviromates.earth Platform
Habit Tracking Platforms
My Good Week Tracks Goals and Habits via Google Calendar Integration
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Impact Investing Tools
DoLand Pro Has Introduced a B2B SaaS Platform to Increase Transparency
Employee-Led Giving Programs
Kaulig Companies Empowers Staff With Hands-On Philanthropic Funds
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
Diverse Empowerment Newsletters
The Beautiful Societies Delivers Uplifting, Informative Content
Digital Wellness Tools
GratitudeBuddy Boosts Mental Wellbeing Through Daily Gratitude Journaling
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
Inclusive Tech Brand-Initiated Programs
Samsung Places Great Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Philanthropic Healthcare Initiatives
Toyota Motor North America Boasts the Way Forward Fund
Collaborative Virtual Food Drives
Wellpath Supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Trauma-Informed Healing Home Fundraisers
MoreYoga Joins Forces with Furnishing Futures
Personalized Recommendation Assistants
GoodGoodTime Suggests Movies, Books, Dining, And More
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
Digital Opinion Platforms
sunnypeaceisland.com Collects Public Feedback on TikTok Policy Issues
Simplified Social Platforms
Happy Feed Is A Minimalist Twitter Experience With Fewer Distractions
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Charity Contest Campaigns
Momcozy Recently Announced the Love in Action Campaign
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Kindness Generator Platforms
bekind.now Helps Users Generate Acts of Kindness to Brighten Days
Long-Term Food Insecurity Efforts
Jack and Jill of America Debut a 100,000-Hour Service Challenge
Family-Supporting Restaurant Initiatives
White Spot Partners with Variety – the Children’s Charity
Child-Specific Peer Donation Networks
Let’s Match Mums Connects Mothers With Preloved Kids’ Goods
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites