Good News Notes: “The Live Free 999 Fund established in honor of the late rapper Jarad ‘Juice WRLD‘ Higgins by his mother announced today that it has donated a complete set of band and orchestral instruments to his former school, Deer Creek Christian School, in Chicago Heights, IL. The instrument donation fully outfits the school’s band and orchestra and also…
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Zachary boy undergoing cancer treatment gets surprise from Dreams Come True of Louisiana
Good News Notes: “A 5-year-old boy in Zachary got a special surprise Wednesday, Sept. 9 in the form of a brand new treehouse. Ethan’s family found out around Mardi Gras that he had a tumor the size of a softball in his body. He had surgery to have it removed, then underwent radiation treatments, and…
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix helps homeless children
Good News Notes: “Family Promise of Greater Phoenix is ensuring that the families in their care are ready for learning under any circumstances as the school year begins. The nonprofit organization rescues primarily first-time homeless families, their pets; helps them return to independence, according to a press release, adding that part of their programming is…
11-year-old girl bakes treats, uses funds to donate supplies to Flemington Area Food Pantry
Good News Notes: “Children bored during the coronavirus pandemic may be spending their summers purchasing a few more video games, or exploring a greater number of parks not too far from their hometowns. This 11-year-old Jersey girl escaped her boredom by raising money to help feed thousands of Hunterdon County residents in need — all the while…
San Antonio’s USAA making $30M donation, largest in its history
Good News Notes: “San Antonio-based USAA is donating $30 million to assist military members, veterans and their families grappling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Announced today, the donation — the largest one-time philanthropic contribution in the insurance and financial services company’s 98-year history — will go to 24 organizations helping individuals and families…
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay makes $25,000 donation to the Play Equity Fund
Good News Notes: “Los Angeles Rams Head Coach SEAN McVAY has donated $25,000 to the Play Equity Fund, it was announced today. McVay’s donation was used to purchase footballs, jump ropes and other supplies for local students who are living in under-resourced communities and lack access to play equipment. The supplies will be provided to students and…
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…
Grand Theft Auto Publisher Raises Over $15 Million for Charity
Good News Notes: “For the months of April and May 2020, every label under publisher Take-Two Interactive donated five percent of certain earnings to COVID-19 relief efforts. After platform fees, this effort resulted in the company donating more than $15 million to over 180 organizations focused on supporting food banks and small businesses, first responders, vaccine research, and more…
UPDATE: Community surprises Utah girl with new therapy tricycle after hers was stolen
Good News Notes: “Shortly after publishing our story, a viewer surprised 10-year-old London Sibley with a new tricycle of her own. And this may not be the only tricycle she gets. The response to our story was overwhelming with dozens of people and hundreds of commenters offering to help pitch in to get London a…
BTS’ Fan ARMY Matches Group’s $1 Million Black Lives Matter Donation
Good News Notes: “Shortly after it was revealed that BTS and Big Hit Entertainment donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter, the BTS ARMY, as the group’s legion of followers are known, assembled and vowed to match the donation — which it did within 24 hours.” View the whole story here: https://variety.com/”2020/music/news/bts-army-matches-black-lives-matter-million-dollar-donation-1234627455/