Good News Notes: “A group of women have picked two local nonprofits to receive $10,000 each. 100+ Women Who Care Grand Traverse and Leelanau County is a giving group that’s been helping local nonprofits since December 2011. The group meets four times a year and each woman gives $100 at each meeting totaling more than…
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Virginia Tech PhD student crowned first-ever Miss Virginia Volunteer
Good News Notes: “A Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech has made history as the first-ever Miss Virginia Volunteer. Breana Turner won the title this weekend in Lynchburg. The 24-year-old earned $10,000 in scholarship money as well as a car and an apartment for her year of service. Turner holds a master’s degree in public health…
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…
AOC Got a New French Bulldog Puppy
Good News Notes: “New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a furry new constituent: She just got a French bulldog puppy. Ocasio-Cortez, a 30-year-old who has quickly become one of the most famous progressive lawmakers in the country, welcomed her new friend to the world via her Instagram Story early Tuesday. ‘Hey boo boo! Hi, welcome…
Local Chick-fil-A employee spreads kindness one order at a time
Good News Notes: “If you’ve gone through the drive thru at the Chick-fil-A on Oleander Drive in Wilmington, you probably already know Jeremiah Murrill. He may just be taking your meal order, but it’s the way he does it that has caught the attention of hundreds of thousands of people in a local viral video….
Service dogs attend wedding in Williston
Good News Notes: “A wedding in Williston Thursday was filled with happy guests and wagging tails.” “Robert and Sarah said their vows with their service dogs by their side. They were paired with their dogs through Guardian Angel Medical Service Dogs.” “All of the dogs in attendance were paired with their humans through the Guardian…
Injured trooper receives ‘new family member’: A service dog
Good News Notes: “Following right by his side, Alex Douglass trains with his new partner Peter at Valor Service Dogs in Hillsborough County.” “Their bond is one of a kind. Peter’s mission is to help Douglass both physically and emotionally.” “Douglass was a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper in 2014 when a sniper targeted his police…
James Hatch, 52-year-old former Navy SEAL wounded in combat, now a freshman at Yale with help from his service dog Mina
Good News Notes: “Former Navy SEAL James Hatch was a dog handler on scores of raids in Iraq and Afghanistan until he was badly wounded in 2009. His leg still gets stiff in cold weather, but with the help of his service dog Mina, he’s back in action as a 52-year-old freshman at Yale University.”…
Aurora University athletes ‘create something bigger than themselves’ by giving back during Morning of Service
Good News Notes: “Saturday morning was a day of service for about 150 student-athletes from Aurora University who took part in the annual “Morning of Service” event.” “The three-hour volunteer effort supported eight Aurora nonprofits, ranging from Aurora’s Fire and SciTech museums to homeless shelters, the Salvation Army and local food pantries.” “When this first…
Cadets volunteer for community service at the Sacramento Zoo
Good News Notes: “Over 80 California Highway Patrol cadets took part in a community service project at the Sacramento Zoo on Saturday, volunteering to help landscape, clean-up the grounds and prepare for Halloween.” “Different teams of cadets were sent to do other things like put up Halloween decorations, move tables and chairs in preparation for…