Examples of Prosocial Behavior by Isabelle Branecky

Open Door Ministries

izzybran4 — 2024-02-17 19:47:19 UTC

The Family Room helps people who are looking for food and housing resources in Denver. It is run by volunteers who provide a welcoming space and resources. Open Door Ministries does other outreach activities such as providing housing, running a food pantry, serving the youth in the community, and connecting able-bodies and disabled people. They also have frequent bible studies.

World Food Program

izzybran4 — 2024-02-17 23:02:14 UTC

A poor woman in Arizona received a sizable inheritance. Instead of spending it on herself, she used some to put running water in her house and donated the rest to charity. Her $5,000 provided 10,000 meals for refuges.

Empathy

izzybran4 — 2024-02-17 23:14:11 UTC

Empathy is often an overlooked prosocial behavior. It occurs on a small scale and could be something as simple as sitting with someone. To take time out of your day to support someone during a difficult time can be hard, but it is often an indicator of pure altruism because it happens in private.