Good News Notes: “Many area children will have a brighter Christmas this year thanks to the efforts of the Wheeling Police Department and Belmont County Sheriff’s Office.” “The two law enforcement agencies teamed up with others in the area to host the 3rd Annual Operation Toy Lift Saturday at the Ohio Valley Mall in St….
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Charity golf tournament raises more than $10k to benefit mental illness in Rome
Good News Notes: “Money raised from the 2019 charity golf tournament sponsored by the Floyd County Police Department and Rome Braves will be applied directly to mental illness needs in our community, thanks to the work being done by Elevation House.” “The police department and Rome Braves presented a check to Elevation House on Thursday…
Kindness continues at Dillons Day of Giving
Good News Notes: “The kindness and giving in Wichita continues as more people donate goods for those in need with the help of HumanKind Ministries and a few friends.” “Saturday, many Wichitans drove across the city to donate canned goods and non-perishables to any of six Dillions locations for the Dillions Day of Giving donation…
Farah & Farah pledges $10,000 donation match for family of 3 with cancer. Here’s how you can help
Good News Notes: “A Jacksonville family is heading into the holiday season with three members fighting three different kinds of cancer.” “The Desclefs family owns and operates a French-American restaurant called theMagnificatCafe across from Hemming Plaza in downtown Jacksonville. With bills piling up, the dream restaurant they’ve owned and operated for 16 years has become harder…
Old Newsies collect for needy on Friday
Good News Notes: “Every Newsie has a story about why he or she joined the organization, which has been raising money to help the poor at Christmas since the Great Depression.” “But one thing they all would like to stress is that you don’t have to be either “old” or a former newspaper delivery person…
Santa Clothes brings compassion and generosity to the start of the Holidays
Good News Notes: “Nearly 140 children received the blessing of new clothes and shoes this holiday season through the beloved Santa Clothes program with JCPenney at the Vancouver Mall.” “A sea of small faces filed into the store, Wednesday morning; some had never set foot in such a store much less ever been given the…
‘Rockin’ with Santa’: A tradition of music and generosity
Good News Notes: “Music brings all sorts of people together. That’s what the organizers of “Rockin’ with Santa” have been doubling down on for the last 20 years in their annual toy-drive event occurring just in time for the holidays.” “The gift distribution date is set for Dec. 15.” “White said three toys are given…
Jacksonville, Clay generosity brings Christmas to needy families
Good News Notes: “Long lines form at the doors of the upcoming annual Christmas toy giveaways in Jacksonville and Clay County because those children’s parents are struggling.” “However, there is also a fortunate truth: As long as there are families in need, there will be people who want to help them.” “The Jacksonville event was…
Covington food bank receives generous donation to assist families on the north shore
Good News Notes: “The Covingoton Food Bank receives a big donation right when it needed it the most.” “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints delivered 40,000 pounds of food collected from across the region. That donation will help fill space in the food banks new headquarters in North Covington.” “The donation is expected…
Gorgui Dieng gives back with charity work in native Senegal
Good News Notes: “Gorgui Dieng is one of two Senegalese players in the NBA, but back home he might be better known for his philanthropic work.” “And Dieng isn’t wasting his privileged position. With the help of Minnesota-based global health nonprofit MATTER he set up the Gorgui Dieng Foundation” “The foundation provides aid to Senegal…