$100+ tips, free school supplies, & more: Why one Wisconsin man is surprising strangers with random acts of kindness

Good News Notes: “’I’m talking about that 7-year-old that’s volunteering at a homeless shelter. Or that 96-year-old who’s been knitting hats and donating them to good causes her whole life,’ he said. When Salzwedel sees something, he shares it on Do Good Wisconsin’s social media pages, now 5,000 followers strong. He also commits acts of kindness himself. “I’ve always shared…

Produce and milk for elderly, caregivers and all local families in need

Good News Notes: “COVID-19 has impacted business and everyday life, and right now a lot of the community is in need. A group of non-profits joined together to show that even though a lot of events and plans have been canceled but giving back has continued. The Legacy Center typically serves seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia….

Tinder for trees: Reforestation app hooks up investors, growers

Good News Notes: “A new online platform aims to connect people who can plant trees with investors with millions of dollars to spend, its backers said, in a bid to stem deforestation worldwide. TerraMatch, launched on Thursday, aims to boost efforts to protect forests and plant trees, critical tactics in the fight against climate change…