Inspiring

December 25, 2024

Devoted Dad Quit His Job to Run the First Minecraft Server for Children With Autism

In 2013, Stuart Duncan, known in-game as AutismFather, set out to create a safe and inclusive online space specifically for children with autism and their families. Inspired by his own son’s love for Minecraft, Duncan founded Autcraft after realizing that his son—and many other children on the autism spectrum—were experiencing bullying in online gaming communities.

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December 18, 2024

Over 485,000 Kids Get Free LEGOs To Play With Thanks To Nonprofit Donations

In 2019, LEGO launched the Replay program, allowing people to donate unwanted LEGO bricks back to the company for redistribution at children’s non-profits across the United States. This year, LEGO commemorates the 5th anniversary of its innovative Replay program. In the past five years, more than 161,000 boxes of LEGO bricks have been donated through the program, adding up to an astounding 580,000 pounds of recycled product.

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December 13, 2024

100+ Fine Art Prints From Top Photographers Are Now on Sale To Help Protect the Amazon

Just in time for the holidays, the non-profit Vital Impact is back with its annual print sale. As always, fine art prints by renowned photographs are on sale, with a goal to support community-based environmental conservation efforts. Led by acclaimed National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale, Vital Impacts has curated a collection of over 100 striking images that tell the stories of our natural world.

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December 9, 2024

Libraries Across the U.S. Are Now Offering Free Health and Wellness Courses to Visitors

The first and oldest lending library in continuous existence in the United States is located in Franklin, Massachusetts. The Franklin Public Library opened in 1790 with the purpose of loaning books, free of charge, to its constituents. Centuries later, this central mission has not changed. In fact, libraries have only expanded the communal resources they provide, with branches across the U.S. now offering free health and wellness courses to visitors.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.