Good News Notes: “An anonymous donation of $100,000 allowed the North Florida Land Trust to buy 12 acres of land for $150,000 and expand Bogey Creek Preserve in North Jacksonville. The land was purchased from the McGehee family. ‘The community has been very supportive of our efforts to preserve this beautiful piece of property which…
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Orioles’ Chris Davis, wife Jill donate $1 million to ‘Fill the Stadium’ effort to fight child hunger amid pandemic
Good News Notes: “A January trip to the Dominican Republic provided Chris and Jill Davis a homecoming of sorts, a return to a country neither had visited since Chris played in the Dominican Winter League in 2010. It also laid the groundwork for the Orioles first baseman and his wife to make a global impact…
Cardinals fans donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital following win over Buffalo Bills
Good News Notes: “Following the Arizona Cardinals Hail Mary, last-second, win over the Buffalo Bills, some fans from the opposing team decided to do their part and donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital in honor of Josh Allen’s grandmother. After the game, a thread on Reddit was started by a Cardinals fan saying the Bills Mafia fan…
The Born to Run Foundation makes its 10th prosthesis donation
Good News Notes: “The Born to Run Foundation made its 10th prosthesis donation, a running blade, to amputee David Hiler of Brattleboro, Vermont, at the outdoor waterfront Bier Garten at Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery in Brattleboro on Thursday, November 5. At the event, Hiler also announced the creation of a special-label craft brew, RUN, that…
Green Goo Launches $100,000 Pay It Forward Campaign as Part of its Season of Goodness
Good News Notes: “Green Goo, the plant-based body care and first aid brand, is proud to announce the launch of its $100,000 Pay It Forward campaign, marking the kickoff of its Season of Goodness. One part contest, one part giveaway, the $100,000 Pay It Forward campaign not only offers participants the chance to win Green Goo prize packages,…
‘Sustainability is part of our fabric’: how an entrepreneur overcame adversities to build a successful business
Good News Notes: “What do you think when you see a luxury wristwatch? They’ve long been masculine symbols of affluence; at the most lucrative end of the market they are appreciating assets that communicate to the world how much money you can afford to invest in a small, precious item. But when entrepreneur William Adoasi…
A Giant turkey donation in Delaware
Good News Notes: “Giant Food stores of Landover, Maryland, donated 6-thousand turkeys to food banks in the Mid-Atlantic region, including one-thousand to the Food Bank of Delaware, on Monday, November 9, 2020. ‘Honestly no one should ever go hungry. We just want to make as big a difference as we can because that’s what is…
Byron plant workers make generous donation to Rockford Rescue Mission
Good News Notes: “Workers generously pitch in to make sure those in need get a warm Thanksgiving meal. Employees from Byron Generating Station donated $10,000 to the Rockford Rescue Mission. The money was raised during a scheduled refueling outage at the plant. A vote by workers decided what non-profit the money will help pay for…
Charity robbed, continues to help 300 families a week even during pandemic
Good News Notes: “A local charity that’s given back to the community for more than 30 years had to depend on the community to show that love back after their truck was vandalized. “Someone cut out the catalytic converter from underneath our truck, ” said board member and volunteer Melanie Siow. Siow with Manna Ministries…
Adrian Peterson announces generous charity donations for Lions TDs
Good News Notes: “Lions running back Adrian Peterson hasn’t been in Detroit for long, but Peterson is still quick to give back to his new city home. Peterson announced a very generous donation to local food banks for each touchdown the Lions score in Ford Field in the games in November and December. Peterson and…