Good News Notes: “The Sussexes are celebrating Prince Harry’s 36th birthday in their signature fashion—with a charitable donation to an organization close to their hearts. It was revealed on Tuesday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a generous donation towards CAMFED, a pan-African charity that helps revolutionize how young African girls receive an education throughout the…
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Anonymous donor leaves $2.2 million inheritance to CNY charity
Good News Notes: “An anonymous donor recently left her $2.2 million inheritance to the Central New York Community Foundation upon her passing, according to a recent announcement from the charity. The gift established an endowed fund to support local nonprofits that provide healthcare and animal care, two causes that were important to the anonymous woman, the charity…
Local charity holds shoe drive fundraiser
Good News Notes: “A local charity is kicking up its heels after a shoe drive raised money for a good cause. “Journey To Hope” collected 325 pairs of shoes during today’s drive-thru shoe drop in Springfield Township. A group called “Funds 2 Orgs” weighs the shoes then pays the fundraisers per pound. “Journey To Hope”…
Chiefs, Mahomes charity donating 500 Super Bowl backpacks stuffed with supplies
Good News Notes: “The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes’ charitable foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, are teaming up with something very cool for families in need as school starts again. The 15 and the Mahomies foundation tweeted Monday that in partnership with the Chiefs, it has donated 500 Super Bowl LIV backpacks for deserving children….
Girl, 10, made £50k from her floral paintings – and donated it all to charity
Good News Notes: “Daisy Watt only started painting four years ago when two of her grandparents were diagnosed with cancer and she painted them a picture to cheer them up. Since then the 10-year-old, dubbed the ‘mini Monet’, has gone on to make £50,000 from her floral landscape paintings, which can sell for up to…
Duchess Meghan Donates $10,000 to Cookery Charity Supporting Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Good News Notes: “Meghan Markle has made a significant donation to aid refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers in the United Kingdom. Sharing the news on Twitter, MigratefulUK wrote, ‘We’re so excited to share that we have received a donation of £8000 from The Royal Foundation on behalf of The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle! We are…
Immanuel Quickley playing in virtual NCAA Tournament for charity
Good News Notes: “Immanuel Quickley has never been shy about his love for video games, nor does he hide how skilled he is, participating in numerous tournaments and leagues since the college basketball season ended abruptly back in March. Now, the former Wildcat is participating in another tournament, this time for a good cause and to represent…
New Jersey teens create landscaping business to raise money for charity
Good News Notes: “14-year-old Matthew Sullivan had three goals in mind during the COVID-19 pandemic: stay busy, make money, and help others. In his effort to put his skills to use, Sullivan started his own lawn care business, Leaf-it to-Us, with the help of his friends Christian VanderGroef, CJ Piccola, and Eric Ottaiano. “You turn on…
Strictly star Katya Jones auctions jumpsuit for charity
Good News Notes: “Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has joined a long list of celebrities who are auctioning off some of their prized possessions for charity. The professional dancer is giving away a Miss Selfridge silver jumpsuit to help raise funds for Oxfam’s coronavirus response. The shiny jumpsuit (which looks more black/charcoal than silver in…
Take Online Cooking Classes with Celebrity Chefs for Charity
Good News Notes: “With all this time at home this year, a lot of people have been getting into cooking. While some are just starting off and mastering basics like eggs (they’re harder than they look!), other more experienced home chefs are taking on new, more challenging projects. If you fall into that second category—or just enjoy…