Good News Notes: “A Minneapolis nonprofit dedicated to helping end homelessness has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from a fund launched by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. North Minneapolis organization, The Link, announced the grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Tuesday. “The Link is honored and thrilled to be a recipient of a…
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Alvin Kamara’s Christmas Performance Brings $21,000 to New Orleans Charity
Good News Notes: “After Saints running back Alvin Kamara recorded a six-touchdown performance in a 52–33 victory against the Vikings on Christmas Day, fantasy players could not have been happier. Following Kamara’s big performance, Saints fans and fantasy players returned the favor. Son of Saint, a charity organization that mentors boys who have lost their…
Buyer offers to donate to charity after Kyle Rudolph’s playoff game gloves turn up on eBay
Good News Notes: “Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and a big fan have turned a bad situation into a chance to help a local hospital. It all started Wednesday afternoon when Nate Baustad tweeted at Kyle Rudolph alerting him to the fact that his game used gloves from last Sunday’s playoff game were sold…
Rocker Darius Rucker fronting charity concert at Elder HS in May
Good News Notes: “Darius Rucker is coming to Cincinnati in May 2020 — but he won’t perform on a concert hall stage or pack an arena.” “Instead, the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman will rock out for charity at Elder High School’s famous stadium, The Pit, on May 7.” “Minnesota Vikings tight end and Elder…