Good News Notes: “Cars in Christiansburg hit the brake to raise funds to build beds for children in need. On Sunday, nearly 50 cars popped open their hoods outside of the Blue Ridge Church in Christiansburg in the name of charity. Gearheads for a Cause partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help provide children a warm bed…
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Xbox donates to animal shelter to honour River, ‘Fallout 4’s’ Dogmeat
Good News Notes: “Xbox and Bethesda have donated money to the Montgomery County Humane Society in honour of River, the dog responsible for inspiring the design of Fallout 4’s Dogmeat. $10,000 USD was donated to the charity, which aims to prevent cruelty to animals and provide homes for them as well. Xbox said in a tweet: “In honor of River,…
DC chef launches new nonprofit to provide free, healthy dishes
Good News Notes: “A new community pantry is giving residents in Southeast D.C. access to free, healthy meals. Kyanite Pantry, founded by chef Kya Parker, focuses on vegan and vegetarian dishes. The nonprofit also provides groceries and toiletries to residents in need. Parker lost her job during the pandemic and got the idea to start…
Jacksonville man close to completing 11,500-mile bike journey to raise money for cancer nonprofit
Good News Notes: “A Jacksonville man is riding roughly 11,500 miles across the country to raise money for cancer. Greg Taylor left the River City more than four months ago. “The trip has been unbelievable,” said Taylor. “You know, you try to put into words everything and just the magnitude that it’s been to be…
Med students rescue passenger mid-flight during medical emergency
Good News Notes: “Some heroes need a plane to fly. Two med students jumped into action when a fellow passenger had a medical emergency midair on a flight to Greece. Thankfully, the young women were able to use their skills to get the situation under control. The LSU Health Sciences Center recognized Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris…
Saco River Wildlife Center ready to expand to continue rehabbing sick, injured animals
Good News Notes: “Six years after opening, the Saco River Wildlife Center in Limington has grown so much it is preparing for a major expansion. The wildlife center rehabilitates more than 1,000 animals each year, compared to 20 in its first year of operation. “What we would do here, we would focus on the animals…
Mindfulness Sessions To Help Non-Profit Workers, First Responders
Good News Notes: “Community Mindfulness Project (CMP) will offer weekly “Mini Mindfulness Burnout Busters” for non-profit workers and first responders free of charge every Wednesday at 9 a.m. The program began June 23. According to a news release, the short, 15 minute sessions provide mindfulness and meditation opportunities to specifically to help combat mental and…
Tiverton, R.I., animal sanctuary offers a safe haven — and a chance for a happy life
Good News Notes: “For nearly two decades, staff at West Place Animal Sanctuary have been transporting farm animals and wildlife in their family cars from cases of abuse, neglect, or cruelty to a safe haven. A Land Rover contest may help take the load off their daily drivers. West Place has been named one of…
Members of Michigan Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Building Bunk Beds For Local Kids In Need
Good News Notes: “Members of the Michigan Conference of Seventh Day Adventist are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to make a difference for kids without a place to sleep at night. Teenagers and volunteers will be helping build wooden bunk beds for kids in the Cedar Lake and Edmore area. The goal is to…
Santa Rosa Medical Center fights hunger during hospital week
Good News Notes: “Through an eight-team competition, employees and staff donated hundreds of non-perishable items May 10-14 for Feeding the Gulf Coast food bank. SRMC’s hospital week theme “Not All Heroes Wear Capes,” incorporated several superheroes and superhero-themed items. On Monday, May 17, Feeding the Gulf Coast collected more than 1,550 pounds of donated food…