Good News Notes: “Residents of area senior living community Discovery Village At Boynton Beach have recently begun receiving some very special deliveries: ‘Balloon Buddies,’ courtesy of South Florida balloon artist Lenor Ryan. Ryan, through the national ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ program, now aims to handcraft and personally deliver a buddy to each of the 57 residents of the…
Tag: COVID-19
Los Angeles officially becomes ‘no-kill’ city as animal shelters achieve 90% save rate
Good News Notes: “‘It’s difficult to overstate the enormity of this moment and its place in the history of the no-kill movement. NKLA has demonstrated what’s possible when an entire community works together,’ said Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends Animal Society. ‘By expanding this collaborative model nationwide, Best Friends’ goal to make…
Going for Green—Sellers Can See Upside in Sustainable Home Features
Good News Notes: “For many luxury buyers, having a home that’s designed for sustainability has long seemed nice in theory, but also connoted austere, crunchy aesthetics, plus the added expense of installing green technology. Between the rapid rise of electric cars as a status symbol; a growing number of developers turning out high-design green buildings;…
Thousands of Brits vow to carry out simple acts of kindness to mark first Covid lockdown anniversary
Good News Notes: “Ms McVey said: “The anniversary of the first lockdown, the day that changed everything, is fast approaching and we want to ensure that date is commemorated properly. “We want to remember those who died, those who lost so much, to thank those who have done so much and also to look forward…
Kansas City’s Green Acres Fish Farm Offers Hope And Healthy Food To Families In Need
Good News Notes: “It doesn’t take long to realize Bill Coe is passionate about what he does in the greenhouse at East High School. Coe is director and CEO of Green Acres Urban Farm and Research Project, which is surrounded by some of Kansas City’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. Around here, fast food is more common…
Nonprofit battling food insecurity in Wayne County hands out thousands of meal boxes every week
Good News Notes: “During the coronavirus pandemic, people lined up in their cars to get COVID-19 tests or vaccinations has become a familiar sight. In Wayne County, the line is for food. Even with stimulus bills from Congress, many still need help from their neighbors. Sam Lewis comes every Monday to load up his Chevy…
Duluth animal shelter learns positive lessons from pandemic
Good News Notes: “Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth has had to make some changes over the last year. “Right now with the pandemic, things look a little different. We are closed to the public which means no browsing and very few volunteers and a lot less of humane education,” said Emily Spurgeon, Animal Allies’…
Dog saved new owner’s life after he had a stroke
Good News Notes: “Brian Myers knew he was in trouble when he fell to the floor. He had no feeling on his left side and couldn’t stand up in the crawl space between his bed and the wall. “It was really frightening — I couldn’t get up and I didn’t realize at that moment that…
Paw therapy: Visiting dogs bring smiles, ‘fur-filled’ memories to Navy cadets.
Good News Notes: “There was a huge spike in people seeking companionship through animals, whether it be fostering or adopting rescues, when quarantine and social distancing restrictions went into effect. That’s because dogs are known to be one of those great companion animals, but what if you aren’t able to have a pet? The answer…
Camas-based nonprofit helps homeless students succeed
Good News Notes: “Imagine being homeless and still having to do school work in order to graduate. Or just advance to the next grade level. Family Promise of Clark County, a nonprofit based in Camas that helps families experiencing homelessness, jumped in to help students by launching its FP Cares Educational Services in November. Along…