Updated on April 11, 2017
Story by Andra Brichacek

In the overarching story of what it take to make a difference in the world — whether that means helping the little guy, saving the planet or tackling huge issues like homelessness — corporations are often cast as the villain. Some big companies have been trying to flip that script, however, by leveraging their considerable resources to do good and to reach people with inspiring stories that make a real, positive impact.

Story by Richard Percy

Mohammad Alkhadher first got in touch with Laura Lo Forti through a Facebook group.

“The faculty and cohort are always sharing opportunities on there, and I've always been interested in the history of north Portland,” he says. “So when I saw that they needed help on a story about the founder of the Portland Black Panther Party, I was all-in.”

Story by Zach Putnam
Video by Zach Putnam and David MacKay

Story by Richard Percy
Video by Richard Percy and Schaeffer Bonner

Story and video by Richard Percy

Three years ago in Portland, Oregon, the U.S. Forest Service began a groundbreaking study into the Rose City’s air quality. Knowing that elemental concentrations found in moss reflect what's in the atmosphere, they were able to use samples of the plant to identify toxic chemicals plaguing the air, and in some cases, their sources.