How one social worker is giving back to his childhood community

Good News Notes: “When he worked as a student advocate at Fort Vancouver High School, Damien Wheeler connected with a student who was at risk of failing. Wheeler said the student wasn’t asking his teacher for help, so he stepped in. “He felt comfortable because he had someone on his side,” Wheeler said. “And he…

Fond du Lac groups aim to end “sleep poverty” for kids

Good News Notes: “Where are the children sleeping? Most parents don’t give it a thought when they tuck their children into their beds at night, snuggled into pillows and soft blankets. But, there are children in the community — more than you might think — who sleep on piles of clothing on the floor, on couches or huddled together in beds meant…

Delaware non-profit for at-risk children

Good News Notes: “A coalition of 17 civic and business leaders announced that they had formed Action for Delaware’s Children,” a Delaware non-profit for at-risk children “that will seek to build support in Delaware for programs that benefit Delaware’s at-risk and low-income children. The effort has been spearheaded by former Attorney General Matt Denn. The…