Chris Long donates thousands of books to CCS through his new nonprofit

Good News Notes: “One Charlottesville City school had a special guest Friday morning. Former NFL player Chris Long read to students and made a big donation at Burnley-Moran Elementary School. Chris Long is opening the next chapter of his nonprofit EdZone. He’s trying to solve equity gaps in schools. “It’s really gratifying to see the…

‘Weems Week’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Giving Back to West Memphis

Good News Notes: “It’s ‘Weems Week’ for former All-SEC Razorback Sonny Weems as he gives back to his hometown of West Memphis for the 10th straight year. Former Razorback and NBA basketball player Sonny Weems is making his way back to Arkansas after winning three championships with the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association….

Family Promise of Greater Phoenix helps homeless children

Good News Notes: “Family Promise of Greater Phoenix is ensuring that the families in their care are ready for learning under any circumstances as the school year begins. The nonprofit organization rescues primarily first-time homeless families, their pets; helps them return to independence, according to a press release, adding that part of their programming is…

Chiefs, Mahomes charity donating 500 Super Bowl backpacks stuffed with supplies

Good News Notes: “The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes’ charitable foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, are teaming up with something very cool for families in need as school starts again. The 15 and the Mahomies foundation tweeted Monday that in partnership with the Chiefs, it has donated 500 Super Bowl LIV backpacks for deserving children….

Staunton Salvation Army sending kids to school with supplies, fresh haircuts

Good News Notes: “On Friday, the Salvation Army in Staunton is hosting Summer Celebration, celebrating the end of summer and the start of school less than a month away. They’re sending children back to school with school supplies and fresh haircuts for free, but this year, they’re giving away even more because of the COVID-19…