Good News Notes: “Tashawna Harris couldn’t get her car to start.” “So the 27-year-old Oakland native, who was working as a security guard at an Alameda County building on Capwell Drive in East Oakland, started knocking on the doors of businesses for help.” “Robert Waggener answered the door and after hearing about Harris’ plight, he…
Month: November 2019
For Foster Kids, Cardinals Help Out With Thanksgiving Dinner
Good News Notes: “The music pounds through the speakers, the DJ doing his best to turn the giant all-purpose room into a party room at the First United Methodist Church in Mesa.” “Nearly 400 kids are here. Their ages range from 6 to 17, but they all have a commonality – they are foster children…
Why Richmond animal shelter kennels are empty on Thanksgiving will make your holiday
Good News Notes: “Officials with Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) are counting their blessings during the Thanksgiving holiday.” “That is because families are fostering all of the shelter’s 67 homeless pets over Thanksgiving.” “Shelter officials said the dog survived two surgeries, which were funded by the RACC Foundation.” View the whole story here: https://wtvr.com/2019/11/28/richmond-animal-care-and-control-thanksgiving-foster/
North Carolina animal shelter makes special Thanksgiving meal for shelter cats and dogs
Good News Notes: “Thanksgiving has gone to dogs at one North Carolina animal shelter.” “The New Hanover Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit shared photos of a very special Thanksgiving meal prepared just for the animals at the shelter.” “The shelter reminds pet owners to make sure any food you give your pets is safe for…
West Lafayette Girl Scout working to raise money for handicap swings in parks
Good News Notes: “One West Lafayette Girl Scout is working to make Greater Lafayette more handicap accessible.” “Sixteen-year-old Lauren Kish is focusing on the parks. She’s working to raise $10,000 to provide 20 ADA-compliant swings to multiple playgrounds.” “Her mission is to get the Gold Award, which is the highest-ranking Girl Scout award. Kish has…
11-year-old Vallejo boy is making helping others an annual tradition
Good News Notes: “For many, the return of traditions and the spirit of giving are the essence of the holiday season. That’s especially true for one Bay Area child, who is gearing up for a now fifth annual event focused on bringing some cheer to children in need in his community.” “Mesai Alonsabe, 11, is…
From homeless to helping others
Good News Notes: “Dec. 31, 2019, holds a lot of meaning for Jennifer Hernandez. It is her 10-year wedding anniversary and will mark 10 years of sobriety.” “As the portfolio asset manager for Polk Community Development Corporation, she manages 11 properties with a total of 109 units. But she was once homeless and addicted to…
‘Super grateful’: Finksburg man overcomes addiction, jail to thrive at home and work, helping others recover
Good News Notes: “In seven years, he went from running a theft ring and having a full-blown heroin addiction to starting a family, landing a job selling real estate, and opening a sober home.” “Griesser had worked for a company that serviced cellphone towers, which made him aware of the value of copper. Employees legally…
Portland man recognized for helping others struggling with addiction
Good News Notes: “A Portland man who lost his father to drug addiction now works every day to help others who are struggling.” “Addiction does not discriminate. It happens to people from all walks of life.” “Galle’s career change came after watching his father struggle with addiction.” View the whole story here: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-man-recognized-for-helping-others-struggling-with-addiction/283-9c567cec-50d5-4b31-aab3-d76610577ba1
Woman Who Spent 3 Years Chronicling Kindness Across US Heads Home
Good News Notes: “October marked three years since Mary Latham packed up the car and headed out on an epic cross country road trip to find stories of goodness and gratitude — all in memory of her beloved mother, whom she lost to cancer.” “Latham, whose made headlines and memories with her “More Good Today” project,…