Good News Notes: “A Jackson teen is being honored for giving back to his community and helping the homeless. We introduced you to 13-year-old Abraham last year after he used his Make-A-Wish to feed the homeless in Jackson. Friday, the Dirt Cheap store in Pearl presented Abraham and his family with two Nintendo Switch games, a…
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Robin Williams’ daughter celebrated dad’s 69th birthday by donating to homeless shelters
Good News Notes: “On what would’ve been Robin Williams’ 69th birthday, his daughter honored her comedian father by donating money to homeless shelters. Zelda Williams donated $69.69 on Tuesday to several groups in San Francisco and Los Angeles, noting that her father had been a passionate supporter of organizations that help the homeless.” “Today would’ve been…
Drew Barrymore’s 1m charity donation
Good News Notes: “Drew Barrymore is donating $1 million to No Kid Hungry. The 45-year-old actress has joined forces with the company McCormick Spices to donate the large sum of money to the US non-profit and the donation will help to fund Covid-19 pandemic relief efforts for those who are facing food shortages. Drew said…
‘Modern-day civil rights hero’ gives keynote address at 15th S.I. ‘Black History Town Hall’
Good News Notes: “Hailed as a ‘modern-day civil rights hero,’ NAACP New York State Conference President Dr. Hazel Dukes delivered the keynote address Saturday at a Stapleton event closing out Black History Month. Staten Island’s 15th annual ‘Black History Town Hall’ was held at the First Central Baptist Church on Wright Street following a breakfast…