Good News Notes: “Restaurants and grocery stores will be required to donate food they don’t use to food pantries or turn it into compost instead of throwing it in the dumpster under one of several of Gainesville’s new sweeping zero waste ordinances. Those requirements are among one of three proposed laws approved by the Gainesville City Commission on Thursday….
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‘We Opened a Free Grocery Store for Seniors’
Good News Notes: “When we opened a free grocery store at the rapper Gunna’s old middle school in September 2021, we already had the goal of opening more. So we began thinking about who else could benefit and what other population has the greatest need. We knew from my work with seniors that a lot…
Casa Bonita Paying Employees To Perform Community Service During Renovation Period
Good News Notes: “While Casa Bonita remains closed for renovations, the iconic restaurant and entertainment venue in Lakewood’s workers are staying busy. Since November, several dozen employees have been paid to serve the community in the Denver metro area full time. On Tuesday, the wait for a helping hand stretched dozens of cars deep in the parking…
Denver moves toward renewable energy in $26 million solar panel contract
Good News Notes: “Denver City Council is moving forward with a $26 million contract to build over a dozen solar projects across the city. The solar projects will be located in a few of Denver’s park and recreation centers and a high school campus. Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency — CASR — is…
‘Skittish’ Elk And Other Animals Are Using Wildlife Underpasses Installed In Conjunction With I-25 South Gap Project
Good News Notes: “‘The goal was to be able to provide safe and reliable travel for motorists going between Denver and Colorado Springs and also provide the same for wildlife that use the habitats in that area,’ explained Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Jason Clay. Clay says, since May of 2017, nearly 200 animals have…
Missy Franklin gives birth to daughter
Good News Notes: “Missy Franklin is a mom! The five-time Olympic gold medalist and Regis Jesuit graduate, along with her husband, former University of Texas swimmer Hayes Johnson, announced the birth of their daughter on Instagram. “She’s more perfect than anything we could have ever imagined,” the post reads. “We love you so much Caitlin?” Sarah…
‘Weems Week’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Giving Back to West Memphis
Good News Notes: “It’s ‘Weems Week’ for former All-SEC Razorback Sonny Weems as he gives back to his hometown of West Memphis for the 10th straight year. Former Razorback and NBA basketball player Sonny Weems is making his way back to Arkansas after winning three championships with the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association….
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Announces Second Innovation Fund Cohort
Good News Notes: “The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (“Foundation”) today announced the second cohort of its Innovation Fund (“Fund”). From a pool of more than 145 applicants, the Fund selected 10 startups to receive a total of $2.5 million in funding to launch innovative new consumer products made with surplus food or…
Denver nonprofit testing $1000 monthly payments as a potential answer to homelessness
Good News Notes: “The circumstances that lead to homelessness is a problem Denver is trying to solve. A new project wants to find out if $1,000 direct payments to people living on Denver’s streets could be one of those solutions. “People across the country are recognizing the huge benefits of basic income,” said Jessica Sherwood,…
SummerHome garden brings peace to Wash Park neighborhood
Good News Notes: “A gray, fall day doesn’t exactly bring up thoughts of spring, but when you’re a gardening fanatic like Lisa Negri, this time of year is really exciting. It’s when the bulbs go into the ground. ‘Today we’re putting in 4,000 bulbs,’ Negri said. ‘Today we’re putting in joy and happiness. That’s what…