Good News Notes: “A Nassau family is taking their Christmas decorations to the next level by helping to raise money for a children’s hospital.” “The Troy family, of Massapequa, opened up their home on Michigan Avenue for a ‘Christmas Charity Night.’” “In addition to the decorations, Santa Claus also stopped by to take pictures and…
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‘I’m speechless:’ Grandmother caring for 10 kids gifted a new van
Good News Notes: “Support is pouring in from the Memphis community to help the family of the pregnant mother of 10 who was shot and killed Sunday.” “Friday, A1 Auto & Truck Center and Dream Team Solutions came together to give Jacqueline Parson a new Honda Sienna minivan to accommodate her 10 grandchildren.” “They’re also…
Actor Ashton Kutcher donates running shoes to Texas high school cross-country.
Good News Notes: “Actor Ashton Kutcher helped a Texas cross-country team stay on their toes, as the “That ’70s Show” star donated running shoes to the team.” “Kutcher’s intervention last month came after a member of the IDEA Tres Lagos boys team was injured while running in shoes that were not made for cross-country, KGBT reported.”…
Meghan Markle Goes Incognito to Volunteer at Toronto Charity in Never-Before-Seen Photo
Good News Notes: “Meghan Markle has a very personal connection to one of the charities highlighted on her Instagram page this month.” “The St. Felix Centre , a charity focused on helping vulnerable members of Toronto’s community, was chosen as one of the 12 organizations Meghan and Prince Harry will follow on social media this month in…
Green Chimney’s announces Newmans Own Brand to match donations through December 31st
Good News Notes: Newman’s Own is matching all gifts, up to $50,000, through December 31st. “Your gift will go directly to The Campaign for the Farm & Wildlife Center.” “We believe that the human-animal bond is powerful and transformative. We believe that being surrounded by animals and nature can bring healing and growth.” View the…
Gordon State College receives $1,000 donation for on-campus food pantry
Good News Notes: “Gordon State College received a $1,000 donation recently for its on-campus food pantry.” “The donation comes from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation for Gordon State’s Harry’s House pantry.“ View the whole story here: http://wgxa.tv/news/local/gordon-state-college-receives-1000-donation-for-on-campus-food-pantry
Family fills 26-foot truck with Toys for Tots donation in memory of loved one
Good News Notes: “A Wake County family is channeling a lost loved one’s giving spirit this holiday.” “Chris Groom died in a crash in 2003 at the age of 19.” “The Christmas before, he anonymously donated money to help buy toys for less fortunate children. More than 15 years later, his family continues a tradition…
Record-breaking donation delivered to Salvation Army Toy Shop
Good News Notes: “The Springfield Salvation Army’s Toy Shop received arguably the biggest single donation to date on Friday.” “But the gifts didn’t come from the North Pole on a sleigh — they were delivered by box truck from Speedway, LLC employees.” “When Speedway first took part in the Salvation Army’s ‘Angel Tree’ program, they…
Robin Williams raised $50,000 For Seattle’s Needy Before His Death
Good News Notes: “Robin Williams was a beloved icon of both comedy and drama whose sudden death in 2014 shocked millions. Williams took his own life at the age of 63; it wasn’t long before those whom he left behind learned that the actor had been dealing with a devastating diagnosis of Lewy body dementia…
Bella Hadid makes 600-tree donation to offset constant flying in her modeling career
Good News Notes: “Bella Hadid has made a donation so that 600 trees will be planted in an effort to counterbalance the environmental impact of the many flights she takes due to her international modeling career.” “‘Donating 600 trees to be planted … 20 for each flight I took these past 3 months and probably…