Pokemon GO Players Help Businesses Recover
Pokemon GO is a game focused on getting out and doing things. In the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns, along with protests and riots that rocked
Jeff Perry June 28, 2020
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Little Free Pantries Project in Toronto
It’s often during times of turmoil that we see the best that humanity has to offer, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception. Businesses
Justin Glassman June 4, 2020
Charity Amongst the Flames
Can charitable individuals raise $300k for a business destroyed by looters? The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was the focus
Justin Glassman May 29, 2020
Distilleries Are Producing Hand Sanitizer
Dr. Neil Ramsay is an anesthesiologist who sits on a committee for Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). In March, they were facing a major dilemma: Dr.
Callie Gunnells May 23, 2020
Gollum Livestreaming The Hobbit for Charity
On Thursday, Lord of the Rings’ Gollum actor Andy Serkis announced an independently led charity fundraiser to take place the following day on Friday, May
Sam Wade May 12, 2020
Labatt Provides 233,000 Cans of Water to Homeless in Response to Covid-19 Crisis
While the world has collectively come to blows with the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, the counter-response by both individuals and businesses to assist their
Sam Wade May 5, 2020
Dolly Parton Donated 130 Million Books to Children
Dolly Parton donated 130 million books to children, and the number continues to climb. As an award-winning singer and songwriter, Parton is well known for
Jeff Perry April 19, 2020
Private Entities are Combating Government Enforced Boredom
The government’s belated response to the coronavirus has been to force everyone they can to stay indoors—sometimes at gunpoint. In addition to the economic impact,
Jeff Perry April 2, 2020
Private Coronavirus Relief is Better than Government
The government’s forced quarantines and work restrictions have had a terrible economic impact. To try to correct the problem they caused, politicians are starting their
Jeff Perry March 29, 2020
Private Businesses Are Helping Coronavirus Victims
While politicians are shutting down stores and endlessly debating about how to spend your tax money, private businesses are helping coronavirus victims. There are too
Jeff Perry March 19, 2020
Boxer Donates Winnings To Charity
Instead of spending his money on sports cars and swimming pools, this boxer donated his winnings to charity — specifically, to fighting homelessness. British Boxer
Jeff Perry March 8, 2020
Providing Healthcare at a Low Cost: Walmart Opens Care Host Locations
There is a new force in town battling against the growing costs of medical care for Americans: Walmart. That’s right—as the broken system of government-regulated
Callie Gunnells March 3, 2020