Good News Notes: “The COVID-19 pandemic is still exposing how many communities continue to struggle. One Chicago neighborhood is getting a huge amount of help, through a new partnership. CBS 2’s Steven Graves explains. Cecile De Mello does the long work of leading nonprofit Teamwork Englewood because of a love for her home and three young children….
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#BeKindRI: A push for positivity, random acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “In an effort to spur random acts of kindness and spread positivity, the United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) has launched the #BeKindRI challenge. From June 1 until June 20 — historically UWRI’s Day of Action — Rhode Islanders are encouraged to share their kindness on social media and nominate others to do the…
Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers teaming up to support COVID-19 relief for SEAvPDX Week
Good News Notes: “It’s not often that you see the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers come together as one for a common goal, but that’s exactly what the bitter Cascadia Cup rivals are doing with a new joint project between the clubs they’re calling SEAvPDX Week. With the first meeting of the season between the sides scheduled for May 17…
MiLB teams expand offerings, launch charitable efforts
Good News Notes: “With everything about the 2020 MiLB season up in the air, teams are finding ways to confront the coronavirus pandemic with expanded offerings and new charitable efforts in the absence of regular-season games in April. It seems like a lifetime ago since the Minor League Baseball was delayed, but remember that the season was not scheduled to open until…
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,…
Organization supplies local students with hygiene boxes
Good News Notes: “COLUMBUS & NOXUBEE, Miss. (WCBI) – United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee has teamed up with International Paper to help local students.” “Volunteers helped put together 500 boxes of feminine products for Columbus and Noxubee high schoolers.” “The goal is to help students have the products they need and keep them in…
Gianficaro: BKO Hunger campaign packs food, punch
https://www.theintell.com/opinion/20190702/gianficaro-bko-hunger-campaign-packs-food-punch