Good News Notes: “In four months, the city and Salvation Army of Dane County have transformed a vacated former nursing home on the East Side to a shelter that will better serve 35 of the area’s neediest homeless families. The city in January acquired the 36,192-square-foot former Karmenta Center, set on 3.3 acres at 4502…
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Westfield Sisters Bring Joy To Whitestone Nursing Home Residents
Good News Notes: “During the COVID-19 pandemic, two Westfield sisters have volunteered at The Restoracy of Whitestown to brighten the spirits of residents in the assisted living facility. Nisha Roy, 14, and Rayna Roy, 12, are Cadette Girl Scouts with JoSheWe Troop 0065 of Central Indiana and have been Scouts since kindergarten. During a 2020…
Therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
Good News Notes: “Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles…
Oskaloosa High School students spread random acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “Oskaloosa High School students visited nursing and assisted living homes last week to spend some quality time with residents during the holiday season during their Random Acts of Kindness Week. This is the second year that Oskaloosa High School Student Council has taken on the Random Acts of Kindness Week. The idea…