Be the Change News

The stuff hanging from these trees isn't actually moss.

10 Fascinating Facts About Spanish Moss

Spanish moss is neither Spanish nor moss. But the iconic Southern plant has an interesting history.

From left: Idris Elba, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, and Lupita Nyongo’o.

27 Actor Names You're Probably Mispronouncing

Don't even think of introducing Claes Bang at an awards show until you read this.

This Good Samaritan Group Is Helping Build a Better Community

A community in Minnesota has come together to help enrich the lives of local residents.

Teens Join Together to Create Summer Camp for Homeless Kids

Teens from the San Diego United Leo Club made sure that the area’s less fortunate kids could take part in the summer festivities.

Eighth Grader Starts Charity to Give Needy Kids School Clothes and Supplies

One teen from Hawaii created an initiative to help collect clothing and school supplies for some of Oahu's underprivileged students.

100 People Respond to Wife’s Call For Help Cleaning Her Yard After Husband Falls Ill

When a Tucson, Arizona woman was dealing with a personal tragedy, her community stepped in to offer a helping hand.

Tween Enlists Community’s Help to Feed the Homeless

Teen and Friends Start Nonprofit to Give Lonely Seniors Phone Calls

Making friends is easy when you’re 3 years old. But the older we get, the harder it can be to connect and stay connected. Now one California teenager has a solution: a little help from a younger generation.

Chicago Food Bank Uses Free Food Trucks to Feed Hungry Kids

While many city dwellers have embraced food trucks for their ability to mobilize gourmet delights, the Greater Chicago Food Depository has managed to transform the trendy trucks into something much more altruistic.

6 Towns Trying to Change the World

These six towns have decided to forge their own path into global citizenship.

How a 98-Year-Old Widower Gives Back to His Town

You're never too old to pick up a new hobby—or make a difference in your community.

This Group of Kids Provides Free Lawncare for Housebound and Elderly Neighbors

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Organization Creates and Donates Tricycles for Kids Who Can't Ride Bikes

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Americans Are Coming Together to Pay Off School Lunch Debts

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