Good News Notes: “It was a big day for the staff at For Oak Cliff and its clients on Wednesday. The Dallas Mavericks sponsored a large mural and resources to fill the nonprofit’s technology lab. “We want our community, as a whole, to be future proof,” said Taylor Toynes, of For Oak Cliff. The Mavs…
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Peder Cho Upcycles Designer Bags Into Just About Anything
Good News Notes: “Got an old Louis Vuitton bag lying around? Do you secretly wish it were a pair of sandals? Fret not, because a new TikTok designer can totally transform it for you. Peder Cho is a 29-year-old designer based in Los Angeles who is turning designer bags into just about anything—from shoes to bikinis. “My business is…
Kyrie Irving makes clean water a reality in Pakistani village
Good News Notes: “Fans (and some media) have tried to paint Kyrie Irving as a villain and a malcontent in corners like Boston and Cleveland, but the Nets star is being quietly hailed as a hero in others, where his philanthropy is changing lives. His latest effort — a solar-powered water plant in Rohal, one of…
SC Johnson Partners with Brewers and Bucks to Upcycle Arena Cups
Good News Notes: “Racine, WI–based SC Johnson, the household products company, is taking sustainability in a new direction — upcycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups from professional sports events into bottles for Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner. The company has partnered with Milwaukee’s baseball and basketball teams, the Brewers and the Bucks, to implement the program. In partnership with…
Charles Barkley donates $50,000 to Mom’s Pantry food bank in Phoenix
Good News Notes: “Mom’s Pantry executive director Pam Trudeau expressed her gratitude for Barkley’s donation in a statement. ‘Words can’t express how excited we are to receive a gift of this magnitude from Mr. Barkley,’ Trudeau said in the statement. ‘Mr. Barkley’s donation will help provide food for thousands of people including veterans, retired folks,…
Pau Gasol Names Newborn After Kobe’s Daughter, Gianna
Good News Notes: “Kobe Bryant‘s former teammate, Pau Gasol, just paid perhaps the greatest tribute to him and his late daughter, Gianna Bryant, by bestowing her name onto his own flesh and blood. The former Laker announced the birth of his and his wife’s first child — a girl that they’ve named after Gigi. He also made…
NBA player teams up with local organization to donate laptops for students
Good News Notes: “An NBA player from Central Florida teamed up with a local nonprofit to give back to the community. Portland Trailblazer player Anfernee Simons, used his nonprofit ‘Be a Light’ to donate 20 new laptops to the One Heart for Women and Children in Orlando. Simons was born in Altamonte Springs and played…
Teyana Taylor gives birth to second child in her home bathroom
Good News Notes: “Teyana Taylor and her husband, NBA star Iman Shumpert, welcomed their second child on Sunday, a baby girl they named Rue Rose. “At 3:28 am on Sept 6th 2020 Rue Rose decided that the baby shower thrown for her and mommy was too lit. She didn’t make the party but she managed to make the…
‘Behind the scenes’ – Kevin Durant Charity Foundation’s COVID-19 giving
Good News Notes: “In discussing what his team has done during the COVID-19 crisis, Sean Marks has said that in addition to what has been publicized, there have been other contributions “behind the scenes,” And an entry on Kevin Durant Charity Foundation website certainly confirms that. A quick look at the foundation’s site reveals extensive efforts by KD. In fact, down at…
Immanuel Quickley playing in virtual NCAA Tournament for charity
Good News Notes: “Immanuel Quickley has never been shy about his love for video games, nor does he hide how skilled he is, participating in numerous tournaments and leagues since the college basketball season ended abruptly back in March. Now, the former Wildcat is participating in another tournament, this time for a good cause and to represent…