MacKenzie Scott gives $123M to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Good News Notes: “MacKenzie Scott gave $122.6 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the national youth-mentoring charity announced on Tuesday. The gift is the latest of several the billionaire writer has given to large national nonprofits that carry out their missions through local chapters in neighborhoods throughout the country. With this latest donation,…

JPMorgan Chase is donating $5 million to these LGBTQ+ causes

Good News Notes: “Five nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $1 million each, split by $250,000 a year for four years, to support initiatives for economic inclusion among the nation’s LGBTQ+ youth, workforce and elder communities. Here’s where the money is going:  1. GLSEN, formerly the Gay and Lesbian Independent School Teachers Network, combats…

Wheaton Proud: Resident Starts Coalition Of Pro-LGBTQ Businesses

Good News Notes: “Jacob Kniep moved to Wheaton three years ago, and he loved the community so much, he decided to stay. While living in Wheaton, Kniep has made it his mission to champion LGBTQ causes in the city, most recently by creating a coalition of businesses who openly support LGBTQ causes under the banner…

Nashville Launch Pad helps LGBTQ+ youth, plans future

Good News Notes: “Nashville Launch Pad recently received a $100,000 grant from the Gannett Foundation. What they’ve done with it since then is about so much more than the money. “ “Launch Pad provides shelter and resources to young adults experiencing homelessness in Nashville. Although almost everyone is welcome to seek assistance from the organization,…

Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade donate to LGBTQ youth organization

 Good News Notes: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have created a t-shirt to support the LGBTQ community. 50% of the proceeds will go to the cause. In her tweet about the project Gabrielle says, “As a family, we believe inclusion and equality are two essential pillars needed to move towards growth and progressive thinking and…