Every year has its ups and down and 2018 was no different. It’s easy to overlook the good that happened this year but, for all the terrible things that happened — the inevitable tragedies and scandals — humanity persevered, communities rallied together and people supported one another the best they could. Among them were a number of celebrities who gave back, using their star power to bring attention to those in need or donating time and money to various causes. While there were a number of stars from Hollywood to Nashville who contributed this past year, here’s a list of 15 notable people who did their part to help make the lives of others a little better.