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STORY OF THE WEEK

“They gave me a roof. Now I bake for every one of them.”

— GRANDMOTHER RUTH, LEEDS

TODAY

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THINGS TO KNOW · TODAY

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CATEGORIES OF HELP

Every kind of kindness has a home here.

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Housing & Shelter

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Repair, build, roof, or retrofit safe homes.

Food & Basics

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Meals, groceries, hygiene, clean water.

Education & Supplies

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Tutoring, scholarships, mentoring, supplies.

Medical Care & Prescription

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Surgeries, medicines, transportation, clinics.

Senior Care & Childcare

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Companionship, shopping, transport, home visits.

Community & Environment

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Tree planting, cleanups, community gardens.

THIS WEEKEND · WORLDWIDE

Show up. Belong. Somewhere in the world.

Community events over the next week worldwide. Set a country in the picker to see just yours.

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Wed, Aug 12 · Arts & Culture

Bogotá Book Fair

Corferias · Bogotá

DEPARTED THIS YEAR

Remembering those we've lost.

A respectful tribute to notable people who have passed away recently.

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1944 – 2026

Fred Dudley

American politician (1944–2026)

1942 – 2026

Parvez Butt

Pakistani physicist (1942–2026)

1938 – 2026

Richard Brickhouse

American racing driver (1938–2026)

Vehicle-ramming attack in Germany

2026

John Dewar, 4th Baron Forteviot

Title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom

1976 – 2026

Luke Bryan

American country singer (born 1976)

2026

Richard J. Estes

Notable figure

WORLD CHANGER OF THE DAY

Wangari Maathai

Kenya · 1940 – 2011 · Environmentalist

Planted 51 million trees and shook up Kenyan politics.

Environment & ConservationPeace & Human RightsWomen's Rights

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FAMILY TREE OF THE WEEK

Vellaringattu Family

India · 324 members

The Vellaringattu family traces its roots to Pala in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. This tree was imported from a 2019 SIMPLE_FAMILY_TREE GEDCOM export and covers 300+ descendants across many branches (Chacko, Kurivila Pala, Agasty Ottallur, Enas Pendanam, and others). Please help enrich it — add photos, dates, and storeys.

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+318

Featured for their active engagement — comments, albums, and family events.

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THIS WEEK ACROSS SOCIAL PULSE · 2 PUBLIC TREES

Every family has a story

Family Trees

Happy birthday

2 this week

across Social Pulse's public trees

In loving memory

1 this week

across Social Pulse's public trees

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

Hotels - Resorts

February 26, 2025 · Thomas Vellaringattu

The Global Hotel and Resort Industry: Hospitality in a Transforming World An In-Depth Exploration of Trends, Challenges, and Innovations Introduction The hotel and resort industry, a cornerstone of global tourism and business travel, gener…

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Today's Star

A DAILY WONDER FROM NATURE PULSE

Hawaii (Big Island)

Largest island in Hawaii

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🌍 THE SOCIAL PULSE ECOSYSTEM

Every positive action grows your Social Capital.

Ten interconnected areas — education, nature, volunteering, career, innovation, arts, health, culture, family and community — all feed a single reputation currency you can carry through life.

Education & Learning

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Nature & Environment

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Innovation & Tech

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Arts & Creativity

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Health & Sports

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Culture & Travel

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Family & Mentorship

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Community & Reputation

Trust · Collaboration · Verified Contributions · Recognition

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Social Capital

Your lifelong reputation currency

HOW IT COMPOUNDS

1Learn

2Create

3Volunteer

4Share

5Collaborate

6Build Trust

7Earn Recognition

8Grow Social Capital

9Create Opportunities

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HOUSING

One family, one home, one legacy.

Every home is tracked — photos, progress, cost, families helped, sponsors. Sponsor a build during your lifetime.

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LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM

100%

Rebuild for Grandmother Ruth

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

78%

Wheelchair-Accessible Rebuild

AUSTIN, UNITED STATES

62%

The Alvarez Home

VERIFIED ORGANISATIONS

Trust, verified.

Against Malaria Foundation

LONDON★ 4.9

PLATINUM · 46Y

Alzheimer's Association

CHICAGO★ 4.9

PLATINUM · 113Y

American Cancer Society

ATLANTA★ 4.9

STOREYS

Real people. Real change.

ENVIRONMENT

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MEDICAL

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