Good News Notes: “The high-end Hooray Ranch — an exclusive hunting resort in Kingman — has been closed for business since the coronavirus pandemic started shuttering businesses in March. But its 30,000-square-foot garden — which executive chef Bill Crites utilizes for summertime farm-to-table dinners at the ranch — has continued producing. And with no guests to feed, Crites…
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Organization in Akron holding a virtual beer tasting fundraiser to raise money for student scholarships
Good News Notes: “An organization in Akron called, Akron Promise, is holding a virtual beer tasting fundraiser event to raise money for the scholarships the organization provides to the graduates of Kenmore-Garfield High School that attend Stark State College. The virtual beer tasting fundraiser starts at 7 p.m. on June 26. If you donate any…
Inside Start Small, Jack Dorsey’s $1 billion philanthropy experiment
Good News Notes: “Billionaires are notoriously bad at something that should be quite easy: giving away their money. In the pantheon of the ultra-rich, Jack Dorsey, as the world’s 410th-wealthiest person, is hardly the stingiest offender. But he has now kick-started one of the most radical experiments in this era of historic income inequality — whether it…
Lady Gaga And Postmates Celebrate ‘Chromatica’ By Donating To Charity
Good News Notes: “Lady Gaga wants fans to listen to her newly-released album while also helping her raise money for charity. The singer has teamed up with food delivery service Postmates to commit to donating money to a non-profit organization that delivers meals in places affected by natural disasters. Gaga released her highly-anticipated record Chromatica today. To reign in the…
Afterpay Starts Fundraising Push For Charities
Good News Notes: “Afterpay, which works in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, will help deal with the fallout of the pandemic by asking customers to donate to companies providing clothing and baby-related needs, according to a press release. Afterpay is partnering with two charities: A Common Thread, which raises money and awareness in the U.S. fashion…
Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers teaming up to support COVID-19 relief for SEAvPDX Week
Good News Notes: “It’s not often that you see the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers come together as one for a common goal, but that’s exactly what the bitter Cascadia Cup rivals are doing with a new joint project between the clubs they’re calling SEAvPDX Week. With the first meeting of the season between the sides scheduled for May 17…
Girl Scouts turn courtyard into butterfly garden
Good News Notes: “The Greater Johnstown Elementary School courtyard has been turned into a butterfly garden to help students learn more about environmental education. Girl Scout Troops 60122 and 46643, along with Aevidum worked together to create the new addition to the school that will attract a wide variety of birds, insects and butterflies. Students…
Kroger Shares Impact of Zero Hunger Zero Waste Milestone
Good News Notes: “The Kroger Co announced that it surpassed its three-year goal to donate one billion meals by 2020 through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, the company’s bold social impact plan aimed at creating communities free of hunger and waste. Of the one billion meals, more than 30 million meals were donated…
Actress Allison Janney donates $10,000 to Foodbank
Good News Notes: “Janney was visiting her parents when the Stay-at-Home orders began, causing her to stay at their Oakwood home. While appearing digitally on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Janney publicly broke the news that she was donating the money to the Dayton Foodbank.” View the whole story here: https://dayton247now.com/newsletter-daily/actress-allison-janney-donates-10000-to-foodbank
Local NFL Stars Donate Medical Supplies To Berkeley Family Practice
Good News Notes: “As the battle against the coronavirus wears on, two local football stars are doing their part to aid in the fight. Cousins, Andre and Bruce Ellington, donated N95 respiratory masks Friday and provided lunch to the staff of Berkeley Family Practice, LLC. Andre along with other family members delivered the donations personally while…