Good News Notes: “The efforts of an 11-year-old from Tampa Bay to recycle books and repurpose stuffed animals impressed 8 On Your Side viewers when we featured Zach Hartman in a ‘Something Good’ story in September. And now, Zach’s caught the eye of Hollywood! Actress and new TV show host Drew Barrymore was impressed with…
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Atmos Energy donates $160k across Miss. to help childhood hunger
Good News Notes: “Seventeen Mississippi organizations received donations from Atmos Energy as part of their Hunger Action Month. The company donated $2 million to help feed school children, with $161,000 of that going to Mississippi organizations. ‘Hunger affects children in every community we serve. Our kids are starting school on an empty stomach, which impacts…
Holiday Train to offer virtual concerts, donate to food banks in 2020
Good News Notes: “There will be no middle-of-the-night watch parties for the Holiday Train across northern Indiana this season. Canadian Pacific announced that it will donate to food banks in communities along the network and host a virtual concert in place of the regular Holiday Train program. The company hopes that the 2020 program will…
Human Shield Dad Gets Over $200k in Donations, Offer for Free Therapy
Good News Notes: “The father who shielded his kids in a shootout might be out of a job, but he’s not out of money or help — he’s up hundreds of thousands in donations, plus a lifeline for his children. A GoFundMe for Anthony Jefferson was started shortly after news spread about his heroic deed last week…
America’s Egg Farmers Make Historic Donation to Feed American Families in Need
Good News Notes: “Marking a historic moment, America’s egg farmers across the nation are donating more than 46 million eggs in 2020, the largest amount ever recorded, as food banks experience unparalleled demand due to COVID-19. U.S. egg farmers have long supported families in need through egg and egg product donations, but these donations are…
Local 10 year-old giving back to kids in need
Good News Notes: “Julianna Avery is just 10 years old and came up with the idea to give back to kids her age. It’s something she has been wanting to do for a long time. ‘She has always had a heart to help people and so she decided she wanted to start raising money for…
Ramey Automotive donates car to blood donor
Good News Notes: “COVID-19 did not stop Ramey Automotive from awarding blood donors this year. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, giving blood this year was more important than ever. Amanda Cash, the account manager for the American Red Cross said she believes seeing this first hand led to more people being willing to donate. ‘We’ve…
Tampa Bay Rays gift Pinellas County Urban League with $25,000 donation
Good News Notes: “A Tampa Bay area nonprofit just got a much-needed surprise from the Rays. The team’s $25,000 donation will go toward social justice initiatives and will help struggling workers and businesses. On Opening Day, the Rays made waves across the baseball world with a tweet on the death of Breonna Taylor, killed by…
Tommy Rivers Puzey | #RunWithRivs Fundraiser for Rivers Puzey
Good News Notes: “The running community is coming together to help Tommy Rivers Puzey and his family as he begins his battle with cancer with a fundraising campaign. Rivers Puzey, a beloved runner and physical therapist based in Flagstaff, Arizona, was hospitalized nearly a month ago with what was initially an undiagnosed respiratory issue (COVID-19 negative). A few…
Painting tells the story of love and helping others, also helping local homeless children
Good News Notes: “A painting made with wax and oil paints hangs on a stand at the Virginia Beach Art Center: ‘Reylia: the Ascension of Creation.’ The painting, with streaks of different colors, tells the story of love and helping others, according to its painter, Jorge Saenz. That painting is also helping local homeless children….