Najee Harris on Skipping NFL Draft to Throw Party at Homeless Shelter

Good News Notes: “Najee Harris wanted to give back to celebrate a momentous moment in his life. While appearing virtually on Friday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the 23-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers rookie opened up about his decision to skip the NFL Draft event earlier this year in favor of throwing a party at a homeless shelter in Richmond, California, where he used…

Two local nonprofits get millions in grants from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

Good News Notes: “Two metro Atlanta nonprofits focused on ending homelessness for families are the recipients of multimillion-dollar grants from a philanthropic organization started by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The Day 1 Families Fund gave a total of $105.9 million in grants to 42 nonprofits in 24 states across the country. In Georgia, MUST Ministries…

San Antonio’s USAA making $30M donation, largest in its history

Good News Notes: “San Antonio-based USAA is donating $30 million to assist military members, veterans and their families grappling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Announced today, the donation — the largest one-time philanthropic contribution in the insurance and financial services company’s 98-year history — will go to 24 organizations helping individuals and families…

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation’s ‘first of its kind’ housing and homeless services facility opens in Seattle

Good News Notes: “During his lifetime, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s wide-ranging philanthropic initiatives included several programs to alleviate the homelessness crisis in his hometown. Today, a year-and-a-half after his passing, the unique housing development and resource center for families at risk of homelessness that he funded opens its doors. The Gardner House is a community center…

Jack Dorsey’s surprising $1 billion commitment to charity

Good News Notes: “Jack Dorsey is making what may be the largest private gift to tackling the coronavirus and its consequences, pledging to spend up to $1 billion as part of an unexpected philanthropic push. The founder of Twitter and Square announced Tuesday that he would move $1 billion of his own money into a…

Arthur Blank donates to provide aid for those affected by COVID-19.

 Good News Notes: “Arthur Blank – owner of the NFL Atlanta Falcons and MLS Atlanta United – pledged $5.4 million to support those affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic.” “His donation will go to the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund established by United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta,…