Good News Notes: “More than 500 New Hampshire families received Thanksgiving meals thanks to a partnership between a rock band and a grocery wholesaler. ‘This project has blossomed into something much larger than I ever envisioned,’ said Kathleen McDonough, advertising department manager with Associated Grocers of New England. After Chaos and Kindness opened its first…
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West Town Nonprofit Brings Community Together for Donation of 700 Thanksgiving Meals
Good News Notes: “Bundled up in a long blue coat, brown hat and a red-and-blue mask, Irma Ruiz-Carabez greeted all of her friends standing in line to get a free Thanksgiving meal and a warm coat outside of longtime West Town nonprofit Northwestern Settlement. In English and Spanish, Ruiz-Carabez said hello to new and familiar faces,…
Salvation Army in Wausau receives donation of two thousand dollars worth of product
Good News Notes: “The Salvation Army in Wausau will be able to make sure that even more people in the community have access to Thanksgiving meal staples and other needed supplies all because of a generous donation. The Central Wisconsin Contractors Association dropped off a donation of $2,000 worth of Thanksgiving food along with other…
Walmart announces free Thanksgiving dinner for everyone
Good News Notes: “Through an exclusive promotion with Walmart, leading mobile rewards platform Ibotta, Campbell’s, Butterball and Coca-Cola have teamed up to launch the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program in an effort to feed millions of American families this Thanksgiving. Ibotta’s 2020 Thanksgiving Survey found that more than one-third of Americans will spend less on Thanksgiving this year…
10-year-old working to donate 100,000 meals by Thanksgiving in ‘Race to Kindness’
Good News Notes: “Orion Jean is only 10 years old, but he’s on a big mission. ‘I heard 10,000 and 20,000 and I knew those numbers were big, but they just weren’t going to cut it,’ said the Fort Worth fifth grader. Try 100,000. The Chisholm Ridge Elementary student’s goal is to collect and donate…
Byron plant workers make generous donation to Rockford Rescue Mission
Good News Notes: “Workers generously pitch in to make sure those in need get a warm Thanksgiving meal. Employees from Byron Generating Station donated $10,000 to the Rockford Rescue Mission. The money was raised during a scheduled refueling outage at the plant. A vote by workers decided what non-profit the money will help pay for…
‘Two and a Half Men’ Star Conchata Ferrell Recovering from Near-Fatal Illness
Good News Notes: “‘Two and a Half Men’ fans will be shocked to hear their beloved Berta almost died from an illness recently that had her in the ICU for an extended stay — but the good news is she’s getting better. Conchata Ferrell was hospitalized this past December in Charleston, West Virginia — where she’d…
Veterans Get The ‘Royal Treatment’ On Thanksgiving
Good News Notes: “With a fire engine escort, veterans from the VA hospital near Wilkes-Barre arrived at American Legion Post 463 in Plymouth to celebrate Thanksgiving.” “Veterans were greeted with honors and given more than just a turkey dinner.” “Veterans and their families tell Newswatch 16 it’s a joy to spend the Thanksgiving holiday outside…
Why Richmond animal shelter kennels are empty on Thanksgiving will make your holiday
Good News Notes: “Officials with Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) are counting their blessings during the Thanksgiving holiday.” “That is because families are fostering all of the shelter’s 67 homeless pets over Thanksgiving.” “Shelter officials said the dog survived two surgeries, which were funded by the RACC Foundation.” View the whole story here: https://wtvr.com/2019/11/28/richmond-animal-care-and-control-thanksgiving-foster/
North Carolina animal shelter makes special Thanksgiving meal for shelter cats and dogs
Good News Notes: “Thanksgiving has gone to dogs at one North Carolina animal shelter.” “The New Hanover Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit shared photos of a very special Thanksgiving meal prepared just for the animals at the shelter.” “The shelter reminds pet owners to make sure any food you give your pets is safe for…