It all starts with an idea, an idea for positive change, and the ripple effect can be life altering. Join us as we honor and celebrate individuals, organizations, products and more that have put their ideas into action. Actions that make a difference and enhance the efforts of Positive Impact Magazine to create a powerful resource of education, inspiration and possibilities to make dreams come true. And share creative ideas that will result in a long lasting impact on the world.
When Charley Johnson came up with the idea of launching the Pay It Forward bracelet, he wanted it to be a movement like no other. He wanted to show the world that everybody can be a part of something, that everyone has a chance to make a positive impact and that this can all be [...]
Jack Johnson introduces his fans to grassroots environmental organizations
Imagine sharing your passion and spreading the experience and joy with others. Director Cindy Meehl did that with her debut documentary Buck. The original horse whisperer.
George Clooney for years in his many roles as actor, director, screenwriter and producer his passion to help people who need it most.
In 10 questions with the Green Bay Guard, Daryn Colledge, he talks about what inspires him to not just be great on the field, but outstanding off it.
The Joseph Gomall Foundation donates the proceeds of its CD sales to charities representing significant segments of the population impacted by epilepsy.
By: Mary Dado Some celebrities personify bad behavior; others wave flags to announce their altruistic endeavors. And then there are those like Ashley Judd. This fresh-faced artist is a stunningly authentic actress and committed philanthropist who lends her indomitable spirit to a collection of causes and consciousness raising efforts. She doesn’t shout about what she [...]
By Marci Wise He’s the handsome, Academy Award winning, golden boy of Hollywood – but actor Matt Damon desires to do much more than simply fill theaters. Named one of the most bankable actors in tinseltown by Forbes Magazine, he’s spent the last two decades racking up a string of impressive accomplishments. He and long-time [...]
By: Eric Seeger The Black-Eyed Peas is one of the biggest hip-hop acts going. They’ve sold over 20 million copies of their albums, and each release seems hotter than the last one. And they never dropped that positive vibe—in the studio or in their very public lives. It’s an interesting point of hip-hop irony that [...]
By: Taylor Grey Photos courtesy of Garrett McNamara For most of us, heading toward a sixty foot wave isn’t something that even makes our bucket list. But for extreme big wave surfer, Garrett McNamara, who calls the ocean “my church and my playground all in one,” it’s all in a day’s work. “I’m basically always [...]
First Children’s Ebook from Humanist Press explores Natural Selection (Washington, DC – Nov. 13, 2012) – In order to give parents a fun and effective tool when teaching young children evolution and the science behind it, author Mary Anne Farah has written Pepper’s Special Wings, a children’s ebook that uses the Peppered Moth species, a [...]
SUPPORT THE SANDY RELIEF EFFORT Located in downtown Manhattan, Trump SoHo New York witnessed first-hand the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.To help assist in the recovery effort, we are donating $10 to the American Red Cross Relief Operation for Sandy for every booking made now through Nov. 23, for travel through Dec. 31.For residents of NY, [...]
By: Susan Borowski In August of 2002, humanitarian leaders from all walks of life met in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to discuss—quite simply—the state of the world. The gathering included economists, political scientists, writers, actors, singers, and artists from all over the globe, united by one dream: peace. This was the Peace in Peacetime Conference, [...]
By: Christina Hirsch Fact: There are over 1.1 billion people in the world today who lack access to clean drinking water. (Source: UN Development Programme). Recently, on March 22, World Water Day was celebrated around the globe. This day is dedicated to drawing attention to the plight that millions of under-resourced, rural, and indigenous [...]
In honor of Mother’s Day, Positive Impact Magazine has created a piece to celebrate all the wonderful women who instill lifelong values and exemplify the belief of unconditional love.
Shared by Sports Doing Good and ESPN WNBA champion Tammy Sutton-Brown got to see the world outside her living room as a girl growing up in Ontario, Canada. A descendant of Jamaicans, she would sometimes travel back home to the island. Then there were always the memorable trips to Disney World in Florida. Unfortunately, it’s not [...]
On Saturday, March 9 at 8:00 pm, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum will hold a special evening of presentations and performances exploring the dynamics of peace and hip hop. Held at Augsburg College’s Kennedy Center, the evening will begin with interactive presentations from internationally known hip hop artist Brother Ali and Syrian-American rapper/activist Omar Offendum, each of [...]
Join Hands Across The Sand on Saturday, May 18 at the Bilmar Beach Resort and join Sierra Club, Surfriders and Gulf Restoration Network as we all come together to Join Hands AT NOON and show our support for Clean Energy and against Dirty Fuels and Off Shore Drilling on our beautiful beaches. The Florida Cup [...]
Bring Our Music Back, Inc. invites you to the magic of music under the stars at one of Connecticut’s most treasured landmarks, Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, Connecticut. Picnicking under moonlit skies among family & friends while swinging to the sweet sounds of yesteryear . . . it’s “Summer Nights at Harkness” like never [...]
The Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) announced April 20th the award winners for the TFI Latin America Media Arts Fund, Heineken VOCES and TFI/WorldView Partnership grants at a celebration for Latin American filmmakers during the Tribeca Film Festival. The funds, totaling $130,000, support innovative Latin American film and video artists to help them explore stories reflecting [...]
It all starts with an idea, an idea for positive change, and the ripple effect can be life altering. Join us as we honor and celebrate individuals, organizations, products and more that have put their ideas into action. Actions that make a difference and enhance the efforts of Positive Impact Magazine to create a powerful resource of education, inspiration and possibilities to make dreams come true. And share creative ideas that will result in a long lasting impact on the world.
You are invited to nominate Unsung Heroes and positive Celebrity Moments you would like to see recognized in Positive Impact Magazine, which will support our campaign with PeopleJar to share the positivity we witness in the people who surround us.
Are you looking to plan a fundraiser? Why not plan a green fundraiser? We would all like to be more environmentally friendly and many people are looking for ways to be environmentally responsible. Take a look at these websites for more information on how you can make a positive impact and go green with your [...]
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