Good News Notes: “The University of Utah announced Tuesday that it has signed a 25-year solar energy contract with the Castle Solar Project near Huntington, Utah. The contract will deliver 20 megawatts of solar energy to campus over its lifespan, powering the university toward its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050. A geothermal energy contract signed in…
Tag: COVID-19
Holiday Train to offer virtual concerts, donate to food banks in 2020
Good News Notes: “There will be no middle-of-the-night watch parties for the Holiday Train across northern Indiana this season. Canadian Pacific announced that it will donate to food banks in communities along the network and host a virtual concert in place of the regular Holiday Train program. The company hopes that the 2020 program will…
In Rural Nebraska, Combating Hunger From The Pandemic Is A Community Effort
Good News Notes: “Lexington, Neb., is just one of the many rural communities that has long dealt with food insecurity, but the global pandemic both intensified need in the town of 11,000 residents and presented new challenges in getting people food. The nationwide hunger rate among small towns was 12.7% in 2018 compared to 10.8% in urban…
America’s Egg Farmers Make Historic Donation to Feed American Families in Need
Good News Notes: “Marking a historic moment, America’s egg farmers across the nation are donating more than 46 million eggs in 2020, the largest amount ever recorded, as food banks experience unparalleled demand due to COVID-19. U.S. egg farmers have long supported families in need through egg and egg product donations, but these donations are…
Ramey Automotive donates car to blood donor
Good News Notes: “COVID-19 did not stop Ramey Automotive from awarding blood donors this year. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, giving blood this year was more important than ever. Amanda Cash, the account manager for the American Red Cross said she believes seeing this first hand led to more people being willing to donate. ‘We’ve…
Haslett man to run from Lansing to Flint for charity
Good News Notes: “Charities are looking to new ways to raise money after many running events were cancelled this year. That’s not stopping from one Haslett man running a 100k next weekend. ‘I’m just doing what I can with what I have to support a cause I really believe in,’ said Zach Crim. This year’s…
Food Bank feeding NWI by the thousands each month; National Guard help to remain until Oct. 31
Good News Notes: “The move, the Food Bank announced Aug. 17, will keep several programs it’s implemented running smoothly at least until then, Vice President and spokeswoman Allyson Vaulx said in a release. The 26 men and women who’ve been lending a hand are as glad to be helping as the Food Bank is glad…
San Antonio’s USAA making $30M donation, largest in its history
Good News Notes: “San Antonio-based USAA is donating $30 million to assist military members, veterans and their families grappling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Announced today, the donation — the largest one-time philanthropic contribution in the insurance and financial services company’s 98-year history — will go to 24 organizations helping individuals and families…
A firefighter’s best friend provides therapy to those battling wildfires
Good News Notes: “For Kerith, supporting her firefighter friends was the least she could do as they battle the Woodward Fire. On Friday morning, Kerith traveled to West Marin to join dozens of Marin County firefighters at the staging area for the Woodward Fire. She was greeted with hugs and smiles as she made the…
Children’s Garden aims to donate 1,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to combat food insecurity
Good News Notes: “In the wake of COVID-19 creating a new wave of food insecurity throughout Tompkins County, Ithaca Children’s Garden has stepped up and vowed to donate 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to those in need. In April, ICG joined the Solidarity Gardens Coalition of Tompkins County, a coalition of local nonprofits, food banks,…