Good News Notes: “The Brooklyn Center Police Department says a runner was out for a morning jog in central Minnesota on Tuesday when she came upon an injured bald eagle. The bald eagle was laying on the ground without moving in a “well camouflaged area,” according to a post on social media.” View the whole…
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Surveillance camera catches firefighters performing acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “A surveillance camera on an Idaho Falls home captured firefighters performing acts of kindness last Thursday. The video shows an Idaho Falls ambulance parked on the street with several firefighters shoveling snow off driveways and sidewalks. One resident was amazed at what he witnessed and sent the footage to EastIdahoNews.com.” View the…
Orlando Magic’s Champions of the Community Partners Team Up to Fight Hunger with Volunteer Project at Second Harvest Food Bank
Good News Notes: “Central Florida cities are among the fastest growing in the United States largely because of the work the region’s biggest, most successful companies are doing – both independently and collectively. Just like it is in basketball or any other team-oriented sport, good teamwork significantly helps – not only from a business perspective…
Bakery windows reflect “Charlottesville Love”
Good News Notes: “A bakery in Charlottesville is rocking a fresh coat of paint. Some high school students picked up their brushes and got to work, all in the name of love. Students from four high schools painted the front glass windows of Great Harvest Bread Company based on the theme of ‘Charlottesville Love.’ Students…
Community gathers to support the fight against local hunger
Good News Notes: “Nearly one in four people here in the Brazos Valley don’t know where their next meal is coming from, and Saturday night, hundreds came together to raise money and awareness on this issue. The Bridge Ministries hosted its second annual Hunger to Hope banquet at the Icehouse on Main in Downtown Bryan….
Giving back to the Sturgis community
Good News Notes: “Since 2002 Sturgis Charities has been presenting local organizations in the community with money, donating more than $935,000 during that time. This year $40,000 was donated to 23 local non-profits, ranging from the food pantry, crisis intervention center, and Meade school district venues. That donated money comes from rally sponsorship’s from the…
A gift of kindness on this Christmas Day
Good News Notes: ” It was a special Christmas for Betty Gartly and her three grandchildren this holiday. Their story starts a few days ago when Betty went to the Key Bank in Canandaguia. It was a cold and snowy day so the bank teller, Kristin Broomfield, offered to give her a ride home. ‘My path…
“We help them realize their potential.” LXI extra support system for youth
Good News Notes: “In 2010, a group of college students were around a ministry similar to LXI in Charlotte. It was then they felt a similar resource needed to come to our region. LXI focuses on long term, day to day relationships with at-risk middle and high school youth.” View the whole story here: http://wcyb.com/news/local/we-help-them-realize-their-potential-lxi-extra-support-system-for-youth
Community donates Christmas gifts to Bay City women in recovery
Good News Notes: “Recovery Pathways LLC saved Katie Mrozinski’s life.” “Mrozinski, 35, is in recovery. In September, she went to rehab to battle her drug addiction, a disease that has led to her losing her kids to foster care.” “In September, things started to improve. She went to rehab and started services with Recovery Pathways…
‘Warwick Strong Day’: Warwick giving back to community a year after fatal crash
Good News Notes: “Warwick School District is giving back to the community one year after two students died and another was seriously injured from an Oct. 25, 2018, crash.” “Warwick’s first “Warwick Strong Day” on Monday will feature acts of kindness at each school.” “Events include a food drive at the high school, community door…