Good News Notes: “The square was ground zero for caring and outreach to people experiencing homelessness, carrying on a Christmas tradition despite the challenges of the pandemic. Churches, missions and individuals converged on the park to help others. “We do it because it’s part of the season for us. It’s very important to share God’s…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Donates Homes to Homeless Veterans for Christmas
Good News Notes: “Arnold Schwarzenegger is making a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season. Schwarzenegger, 74, personally donated 25 homes to veterans in the Los Angeles area who had been previously living on the street, he shared on Twitter Thursday. The former California governor unveiled the homes this week as an early Christmas gift. “Today,…
Nonprofit gives 10,000 toys to Banner Children’s at Desert in Mesa
Good News Notes: “Thousands of toys were donated to the Banner Children’s at Desert on Wednesday as part of the Armer Foundation’s annual toy drive to help families and children who face extreme medical conditions. Two large box trucks full of toys were dropped off at the hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit in Mesa. The estimate…
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…
Mark’s Pizzeria donates $5k of toys to Pirate Toy Fund
Good News Notes: “Owner of Mark’s Pizzeria, Mark Crane, went to Walmart Wednesday to buy $5,000 worth of toys. The toys will be donated to the Pirate Toy fund just in time for Christmas. Employees of Mark’s also came out to help pick out toys for those in need this holiday season. “We had such…
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…
A local animal rescue receives the gift of a $3 million donation
Good News Notes: “A local animal rescue received the gift of a large and generous donation on Monday. God’s Dogs Rescue has received a three-million-dollar check from the Kym’s Angel’s foundation. Philanthropists Kym Rapier Verette and Glenn Verette were on hand for the presentation. The rescue says they were expecting to receive two-million-dollars and were blessed…
Quincy restaurant hosts holiday pet party to support local shelters
Good News Notes: “A Massachusetts restaurant teamed up with local animal shelters on Saturday to host a holiday pet party to support animals in need. The Victory Point Restaurant in Quincy hosted the “Happy Pawlidays” pet event, which included several dogs from the area participating in a festive costume shelter. Donations were also gathered at…
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…
Billionaire’s donation helps Durham nonprofit expand services and maybe its building, too
Good News Notes: “A year after Meals on Wheels of Durham received the largest donation in its history, the nonprofit is looking to expand – both its services and to a larger building. Mackenzie Scott, one of the world’s richest women, selected Durham’s Meals on Wheels for a $750,000 donation, which was roughly equal to half of…