Good News Notes: “The city of Jacksonville stepped in to help homeless veterans get back on their feet and get adjusted back into civilian life. Saturday capped off the two-day “Homeless Veterans Stand Down” event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. “You have to be willing to ask for help to receive it,” said Jennifer Blum, who…
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‘We thought he had passed away’: Homeless man reunites with family after helping save deputy’s life
Good News Notes: “A man from the Houston area who dealt with homelessness was reunited with his family after they saw him on television following a deadly car crash. The crash occurred at the intersection of Laura Koppe Road and Lockwood on Wednesday night. According to authorities, one sheriff’s deputy collided with another while chasing…
WOMAN volunteers bringing garden to Shelterhouse
Good News Notes: “Over the past year, Women of Michigan Action Network (WOMAN) volunteers have been busy with funding, planting, and maintaining a new perennial garden at Shelterhouse. Alison Baldree, director of fund development at Shelterhouse, has praise for the new garden: “When survivors come in for counseling sessions, bring their children in for therapy,…
He Lost Nearly Everything To Addiction. Then An Arrest Changed His Life
Good News Notes: “Heroin started rewiring and taking control of Will’s brain in the early 2000s, as he turned 40. “Back then, if you used drugs people didn’t want anything to do with you,” Will recalls. “People gave up on me.” Will lost almost everything: jobs, his driver’s license, his car, his marriage and his…
Veteran donates 36 acres of land to build retreat for homeless vets struggling with addiction
Good News Notes: “Memorial Day came a little bit early this year for Marty Weber and Jeff Poissant. On Thursday, with his congressman and several others looking on, Weber signed a letter of intent to donate 36 acres of wooded property in Barnegat Township for use as a group home, rehabilitation facility and quiet retreat…
Amos The Labradoodle Helping Pensacola Sailors Cope During Pandemic
Good News Notes: “With COVID-19 still affecting the world, Sailors have been more restricted in an effort to maintain control of the virus and keep Sailors safe. With new accession students attached to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, that has meant less socializing, with restrictions to fitness, spiritual services and liberty onboard Naval…
Rihanna partners with Twitter CEO for $4.2M donation to domestic violence victims amid coronavirus pandemic
Good News Notes: “Rihanna has teamed up with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to provide relief to domestic violence victims amid the coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Work’ singer’s Clara Lionel Foundation announced the partnership with the social media executive on Twitter. ‘We’re joining forces with Twitter/Square CEO @Jack today by co-funding $4.2 million grant to the @MayorsFundLA to…
Georgia’s The Giving Kitchen Strives For Readiness And Compassion Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Good News Notes: “Launched in 2013, the metro Atlanta-based Giving Kitchen has staunchly had the backs of food service workers for close to a decade. And as the coronavirus pandemic continues to transform the lives of those across the globe, particularly turning the lives of food service workers upside down, the Giving Kitchen remains steadfast in its…
Dandy Donations Give Back to Local Charities
Good News Notes: “One dollar — that’s all Dandy Mart customers were asked to donate between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each customer was given a paper dandy cane to sign at the store to acknowledge their donation. Several locations, including one in Wysox Township, raised record-breaking amounts. ‘This store took third place overall with all the…
Michael Phelps Reveals How Therapy Impacted His Life: "I'm Still Here"
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