Good News Notes: “A nonprofit is getting help from the community to get up and running. Vita Nova Village is raising funds to build several transitional homes. “Vita Nova Village was born out of the idea of creating something to provide the next step to homeless people once they were ready to leave the shelters,”…
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Northam awards $8.2 million to combat homelessness in Virginia
Good News Notes: “Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Friday that he has awarded more than $8.2 million in grants for 46 projects throughout the commonwealth. “We have made historic investments in the Virginia Housing Trust Fund at a time when the importance of affordable housing has never been more evident,” Northam said in a statement….
A little girl with a big heart works to donate blankets to those experiencing homelessness in Forsyth County
Good News Notes: “At Lewisville Elementary School they’re teaching students to become “world changers.” One student is learning that lesson well. Bri Hall is only in the fourth grade, but she’s working hard to change the world for the homeless in her community. “I was laying in my bed one night and I was really,…
Teen honored after using his Make-A-Wish to feed homeless in Jackson
Good News Notes: “A Jackson teen is being honored for giving back to his community and helping the homeless. We introduced you to 13-year-old Abraham last year after he used his Make-A-Wish to feed the homeless in Jackson. Friday, the Dirt Cheap store in Pearl presented Abraham and his family with two Nintendo Switch games, a…
South Ogden woman, ‘just an animal lover,’ puts focus on aiding feral cats
Good News Notes: “Karol Johnson has a soft spot for cats, particularly homeless, feral cats. “Just an animal lover,” she said. But her affection goes beyond exhortations of how cute felines are. For 10 years or so, she’s taken on a role as a protector of cats, assisting others around Weber County and beyond while…
Lake Zurich first grader Teaghan Croteau to hand deliver donated toys to Mayfield, Kentucky tornado victims
Good News Notes: “Toys and more toys. Just hours before this Lake Zurich family is scheduled to drive down to tornado ravaged Kentucky the donations are still coming in. It all started with a video of 6-year-old Teaghan Croteau posted to Facebook a week ago. “Their houses and their presents and their Christmas trees are…
San Jose’s Sacred Heart resumes free clothing program
Good News Notes: “The Sacred Heart Community Service Clothes Closet quietly reopened Monday after 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides registered members with free clothing, which they can pick up twice a month at the nonprofit located at 1381 S. First St. in San Jose. For many it’s the only affordable…
Valley car dealership donates blankets to local nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Thanks to a Valley car dealership, many people are going to be more prepared for cold nights. CMA Valley Subaru donated 80 blankets to Valley Mission Wednesday, Dec. 15. Valley Mission Executive Director Susan Richardson said winter is very busy for them. “We really need help keeping our folks warm. We have…
Dunkin’ Donuts Worker Overwhelmed as God Answers Prayers for a Home: ‘The Lord Really Looked Out for Me’
Good News Notes: “An Ohio Dunkin’ Donuts employee and her three children received the ultimate Christmas gift – a fully furnished home – thanks to the kindness of a loyal customer. Suzanne Burke is a Dunkin’ Donuts regular. When she met employee Ebony Johnson three years ago, the two became fast friends, talking every day…
AVID students from Brooks Middle School in Greenwood are donating blankets to Mission Agape
Good News Notes: “The students at Brooks Middle School wanted a way to give back to their community, so their teacher came up with the idea to teach everyone to create fleece blankets. It is all hands on deck making these blankets, but when they’re done. They’ll have made around thirty blankets to donate. “I…