Good News Notes: “The city of Jacksonville stepped in to help homeless veterans get back on their feet and get adjusted back into civilian life. Saturday capped off the two-day “Homeless Veterans Stand Down” event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. “You have to be willing to ask for help to receive it,” said Jennifer Blum, who…
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Free horse therapy offered to Marshall Fire survivors
Good News Notes: “Jan. 30 marks one month since Colorado’s most destructive wildfire. The Marshall Fire destroyed more than a thousand homes and claimed the lives of two loved ones. The fire has also forever changed the lives of many families. And for many of them, recovery is just one step. Healing is the other….
Northam awards $8.2 million to combat homelessness in Virginia
Good News Notes: “Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Friday that he has awarded more than $8.2 million in grants for 46 projects throughout the commonwealth. “We have made historic investments in the Virginia Housing Trust Fund at a time when the importance of affordable housing has never been more evident,” Northam said in a statement….
Battle Ground woman spreads joy by leaving uplifting notes around community
Good News Notes: “Spreading more joy, that’s the goal of one Battle Ground woman heading into 2022. For the past two years, Fallon Taylor has been writing uplifting notes to brighten a stranger’s day. She leaves them on cars, and even in grocery stores. She began the movement when a close friend died of suicide….
‘They just bring warmth, love and joy’: Therapy dogs lighten the mood at stressful airport terminal
Good News Notes: “If you’re traveling over the holidays, you know it’s a stressful experience. From crowds to screenings, traffic and worries about boarding on time, an airport in Reno, Nevada, is hoping to soothe passengers. A volunteer organization called Paws 4 Passengers brings certified therapy dogs into terminals to encourage smiles and change the…
Meditation Enhances Immune System without Activating Inflammatory Signals, Study Says
Good News Notes: “‘Yoga and meditation are holistic disciplines that integrate both mental and physical methods for human well-being,’ said Dr. Vijayendran Chandran from the College of Medicine and McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida and his colleagues. “These practices are growing in popularity worldwide, and according to a recent national health survey, 14%…
Therapy dogs help students relax and relieve stress
Good News Notes: “At Tannenbaum Quad, Esha Pathi, a first-year student at the Wharton School, said spending even a little time with a therapy dog helps relieve stress. “The last few weeks have been very stressful with a lot of assignments, and the weather is perfect today,” she said. “The opportunity to pet dogs is a…
Living his destiny, man opens animal rescue farm
Good News Notes: “Sometimes, things are just meant to be, even if it wasn’t at all what you expected. That’s how one Jefferson County man is looking at his new life – taking in abused and mistreated animals. “There was this immediate sense of relief that this puppy is not going to be far away…
Lady Gaga unveils new special on the ‘Power of Kindness’: ‘You’ve a friend in me’
Good News Notes: “The singer made the announcement during her most recent interview with CBS Mornings. For those unversed, the project aims to help and guide anyone with mental health concerns. There Gaga was quoted saying, “Kindness and mental health go hand in hand. To me, kindness is not politeness.” In an effort to explain the…
Albany Police therapy dog saves teen girl in crisis
Good News Notes: “Charlie, the Goldendoodle puppy, has come a long way in his three months on the Albany Police force. Though he’s still in training to be a therapy dog, his friendly and snuggly attitude was the perfect solution Tuesday afternoon. Officers got the call around 2:15 p.m. that a 14-year-old girl was on…