Virginia nonprofit donates hundreds of robotic pets to children from Ukraine

Good News Notes: “Children in Ukraine who had to leave their homes are getting a special surprise from a Northern Virginia nonprofit. They look like stuffed animals, but there’s more to them. “These are quite remarkable. They are lifelike and act like real pets. They’re affordable,” Steve Cone, chief of philanthropy and communications at Virginia-based…

Martin Lewis gives Leeds Money Buddies charity £50,000 donation

Good News Notes: “Leeds Money Buddies responded to Mr Lewis on Twitter during a discussion about rising energy bills, describing the charity as at “breaking point”. To the shock of the charity, Mr Lewis replied: “If I were to donate £50,000 today, would you be able to get things in place to relieve pressure at…

‘Buy One Give Some’ art kits to support two Ann Arbor nonprofits in March

Good News Notes: “Artists in the making can support two Washtenaw County organizations while crafting masterpieces. Until Sunday, March 6, proceeds from the purchase of pre-prepared art kits, ArtBoxes, will go towards similar kits being donated to Wonderfool Productions and Peace Neighborhood Center, Ann Arbor Art Center said in a release. Ranging in price, the…

Jean’s Angels nonprofit unveils laundry truck for homeless people

Good News Notes: “A group of “angels” are taking their fight to help the Tri-county homeless to the streets via a mobile trailer. Today, the non-profit “Jean’s Angels” unveiled their new laundry truck.  It has four washer and dryer units, and will be brought to spots where the area’s homeless are known to gather, giving…

11-Year-Old Arkansas Boy Donates Mullet Competition Earnings to Foster Care

Good News Notes: “Eleven-year-old Allan Baltz of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is familiar with the foster care system. When he and his twin sister Alice were only four, they came to live with Derek and Lesli Baltz. Lesli said she and her husband became foster parents with the intention of helping kids reunite with their families, but their plans…

Teen organizes fundraiser to help classmate with rare disorder

Good News Notes: “J.P. Ferguson didn’t really know Gavin Lambert in 7th grade. But now they are both sophomores and have a friendship that goes beyond school. For the 4th year, the star basketball player at River Ridge High School is organizing a fundraiser for Gavin and his family. “I just feel really happy. It’s…