Good News Notes: “For a $25 donation, you could start the new year in a $400,000 home. “From now through Jan. 3, 2020, donations to help build a new women and children’s shelter will enter you in a sweepstakes to win a new home near downtown Atlanta.” “The Atlanta Mission has partnered with Brock Built Homes and Underpriced Furniture…
Month: November 2019
Dog found shielding kittens from cold on side of Canada road, shelter says
Good News Notes: “A stray dog recently found on the side of the road in Canada was discovered sheltering several babies — not a litter of her own puppies, however, but a set of five adorable kittens.” “The dog, named “Serenity,” was spotted shielding the baby cats from the cold roughly two weeks ago in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, according to Pet and Wildlife…
Olive oil superfood may protect the brain from age-related dementia
Good News Notes: “Adding extra virgin olive oil to your diet may be an effective way to reduce your risk of developing dementia in old age, according to researchers.” “Extra virgin olive oil is often referred to as a ‘superfood’ due to its many known health benefits, including its potential protective effect for the brain.”…
Woman turns homeless, pregnant woman’s life around after seeing her crying on Atlanta street
Good News Notes: “A Georgia woman is being called a hero for supporting and helping a homeless, pregnant woman to get back on her feet.” “Anna Szabo stopped Tuesday on an Atlanta street to talk with 19-year-old Jami Curtis, who had been all alone and crying, but her act of kindness didn’t stop there.” “Curtis…
Project Homeless Connect is Thanksgiving blessing for valley’s homeless
Good News Notes: “The 27th annual Project Homeless Connect was held Tuesday at the Champion Center Church on East Bonanza. During the course of the huge seven-hour event, Nevada Homeless Alliance Executive Director Emily Paulsen estimates the 500 volunteers served between 2,500 and 3,000 of the valley’s homeless. Help includes a wide variety of services.”…
Denver opens warming shelters, resources for homeless during snowstorm
Good News Notes: “As a heavy snow blanketed the region Monday night into Tuesday, those experiencing homelessness in Denver who are looking to get out of the elements have a few options for seeking shelter, city officials suggested.” “Denver was hit with 5 to 10 inches of snow overnight with more expected to accumulate Tuesday.“ “Denver…
Magic City Harvest using excess food to feed the hungry
Good News Notes: “Thanksgiving is a time where we give thanks for all we have, and a time to remember those who don’t have nearly as much.” “Magic City Harvest in Birmingham has been recovering excess food to help combat hunger and reduce food waste across Jefferson, Shelby, and Talladega counties.” “Their primary focus is…
Dog rescued after falling into icy pond
Good News Notes: “Fire officials said two people tried rescuing the dog, but they fell through the ice in the process.” “When Engine Co. 10 arrived, the people had gotten out of the water. According to the release, the dog was spotted 50 feet from the shore, still in the icy water.” “One firefighter put…
Rescued dog flourishes in new life
Good News Notes: “Michael Fitzgerald, 17, was strolling in his backyard, which is near a lake, when he found what he said looked like a trapped coyote between some trees.” “He was so scared and tired, he looked like he didn’t know what was going on,” he said. “He looked scared for his life, like…
Rescue dog who lost her own litter ‘adopts’ orphaned puppies
Good News Notes: “A ‘little miracle’ occurred at a Minnesota animal rescue earlier this week when a dog who had lost all of her puppies adopted a litter who had lost their mother.” “Secondhand Hounds ‘ founder and executive director Rachel Mairose explained, “We knew we were getting a bunch of commercial breeder dogs on…