There is so much going on in the world right now. Never in American history has a global health pandemic occurred during times of large-scale protests and riots over racial inequality and social justice in advance of what may be one of the most pivotal presidential elections we will see in our lifetimes. Just writing that sentence, hurts my soul. Now, it’s more important than ever that we take care of ourselves. And, part of doing this is by sharing and reading positive news stories that remind us we are all in this together and we will be okay.
“Humans think in stories not in facts, numbers or equations – and the simpler the story, the better.” -Yuval Harari.
There used to be a popular saying in the news business – “if it bleeds, it leads” – and for the past decade there has been truth to that. In 2014, Psychology Today reported for every positive news story, the media covers 17 negative news stories. And, that was before we got to where we are today. If you are who and what you surround yourself with, hearing story after story on recent death tolls and rising COVID-19 cases, unemployment, food insecurity and the like can take a real toll on our mental health. Now, more than ever Teak is grateful to be able to spread messages of community, joy and unity.
Below are five positive media stories Teak has helped clients generate during the pandemic:
- Newborn Girl Meets Her Grandparents Through a Window in Salem, Mass.
North Shore Medical Center finds a way for family members to stay connected despite hospital visitor restrictions,
Link to watch: https://www.nbcboston.com/multimedia/newborn-girl-meets-her-grandparents-through-a-window-in-salem-mass/2094983/
- Healing the world through ‘radical listening’: Q&A with Dr. Kinari Webb
Health and Harmony continues to fight climate change, reminding us how the health of the planet is connected to public health around the world.
Link to read: https://news.mongabay.com/2020/04/healing-the-world-through-radical-listening-qa-with-dr-kinara-webb/
- Hancock Shaker Village Offers Zoom Meetings With Baby Animals
Hancock Shaker Village finds a creative way to fundraise for the farm while offering much needed joy for corporate teams and virtual classrooms through Zoom field trips.
Link to watch: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/04/24/hancock-shaker-village-zoom-meetings-with-baby-animals/
- A Tiny Lender Sorts Through the Wreckage of Americans’ Finances
Capital Good Fund gives a face, voice and financial support to people facing poverty during the pandemic.
Link to read: https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-tiny-lender-sorts-through-the-wreckage-of-americans-finances-11590831001
- 5 for Good: Big Brothers Big Sisters helps mentor pairs reunite as MA reopens
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts works to combat youth summer learning loss as the nonprofit transitions its signature one-to-one mentoring program back into the community.
Link to watch: https://www.wcvb.com/article/5-for-good-big-brothers-big-sisters-helps-mentor-pairs-reunite-as-ma-reopens/33395095#
