I hope this newsletter finds you safe and well. I’m Lizzy, and I’m so excited to share the first edition of our Idealists in Action newsletter! Even though times are tough, we’re more united than ever. So we’ve launched this newsletter to celebrate those taking action to help others right now.

This email popped into your inbox out of the blue,  so let me share a little background! If you’re like me, you’ve been staying inside, watching the news and sometimes struggling to keep your head up. But for every bit of bad news that I read, I see inspiring stories of people taking action. What used to be a regular day on the job, like restocking food or treating patients, has now become an act of courage and generosity on the front lines.

And it's not just the frontline workers! People everywhere have been going out of their way to help others. Countless mutual aid groups have formed and volunteering is up 288% in New York City. We want to recognize all this wonderful generosity, so every week we'll be sending you emails with uplifting news of people banding together, opportunities to make a difference, and jobs that help others.

If this isn't your thing, no worries! You can unsubscribe here. But if you choose to stay, we hope this newsletter makes your day just a little bit brighter ☀️