Good News Notes; “After losing her home to a wildfire in 2008, a California resident along with volunteers are now helping Almeda survivors by building them tiny homes. Alyssa Nolan, the founder and director of the Tiny Pine Foundation and a group of volunteers have begun constructing the first two tiny homes which will be donated to…
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3000 Club distributes produce, dairy, food staples for $10 donation per box
Good News Notes: “For a core group of 24 volunteers with The 3000 Club Tucson, giving time and energy is all about sharing, caring and neighbors helping neighbors — while ultimately reducing waste. Named for 3,000 members in Tucson and Phoenix who kicked off the nonprofit with an investment of $100 each to start a…
Osceola church giving away masks to help protect the community
Good News Notes: “One church in Osceola County is finding a way to make sure everyone can keep their faces covered during the pandemic. Pastor Jay McCaig said he figured the face covering order would be difficult to enforce, but he still thinks it is important to wear one and to encourage others to do…
One man is giving back to the Memphis community during the coronavirus outbreak
Good News Notes: “The coronavirus pandemic has left many without jobs and wondering how they’ll take care of their families. Larry Hunter has a love for the city of Memphis and was motivated to deliver a truck full of food, water, and other items to help those in need. While driving around Memphis, Hunter said…
Devin Booker Tips Off Twitch Fundraising Campaign with $100,000 Donation in Support Of COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Good News Notes: “Given the unprecedented and constantly-evolving situation surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on our community and beyond, Devin Booker, in partnership with Phoenix Suns Charities, will raise money through livestreaming on Twitch to support non-profits that best serve the needs of the most vulnerable in the community. An avid gamer and NBA All-Star,…
Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens and other celebs giving back during coronavirus pandemic
Good News Notes: “Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support, some celebrities are opening their wallets to help those struggling with the effects of the outbreak.” View the whole story here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/celeb-donations-coronavirus/index.html
Triple-Word Score & More! Co-Stars Play Scrabble® GO for Charity
Good News Notes: “The competitors are all current or past co-stars like “Queer Eye’s” Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski, “The Office” castmates Rainn Wilson and Angela Kinsey, and “Black-ish” actresses Tracee Ellis Ros and Yara Shahidi. The star players will play Battle of the Boards on the mobile app over the next month, and…
Inglewood 1st graders get surprise donation of 50 new bikes | KTLA
Good News Notes: “First graders at in Inglewood cheered as they received a surprise gift of 50 brand new bicycles and helmets Friday morning. School staff said the bikes, which were a donation from Can’d Aid and built by volunteers, are the first that some of the children have ever owned.” View the whole story here:…
When Kirk Douglas donated playgrounds to hundreds of L.A. schools – Los Angeles Times
Good News Notes: “Watching Kirk Douglas sliding down the playground equipment that he and his wife Anne donated to Los Angeles Unified School District campuses years ago was a delight. He smiled and connected to the kids in a magical way. (“ Kirk Douglas dead at 103; ‘Spartacus’ star helped end Hollywood blacklist,” Feb. 5)…
Nonni’s Biscotti and Celebrity Mom Haylie Duff Encourage Consumers to Host “Dip and Donate” Parties to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Good News Notes: “Nonni’s Foods LLC (Nonni’s), North America’s leading artisan baker, is celebrating a continued partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) by launching its Dip and Donate campaign on International Childhood Cancer Day (Feb. 15, 2020). Nonni’s and actress Haylie Duff are inviting fans to host their own Dip and Donate parties and drive donations by showcasing how they entertain…