Good News Notes: “A nonprofit in Adams County will continue to expand its programs and services thanks to new funding granted through the Adams County COVID-19 Grant Program through the American Rescue Plan Act. Adelante Community Development has received the largest grant in the county, totaling $3.6 million in funds, which will go toward providing financial…
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A New Paper To-Go Cup Removes Plastic Lids From The Fold
Good News Notes: “For the eco-minded cafe, single-use to-go cups are a tough nut to crack. On one hand, they are vital for a majority of coffee sales, especially since the start of the pandemic where a variety of measures have limited if not outright banned indoor dining (for a time). But on the other…
‘We Opened a Free Grocery Store for Seniors’
Good News Notes: “When we opened a free grocery store at the rapper Gunna’s old middle school in September 2021, we already had the goal of opening more. So we began thinking about who else could benefit and what other population has the greatest need. We knew from my work with seniors that a lot…
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,…
Nonprofit provides relief for first responders on hours long scenes with AC, water and restrooms
Good News Notes: “When there is an emergency in San Antonio, our first responders are on it. Sometimes they can be there for hours enduring the South Texas heat with no water, food or access to restrooms. That’s where the nonprofit Fire Scene Rehab, comes in. “A lot of times being at a scene, they…
NovoNutrients Raises US$9 Million for Converting CO2 Emissions Into Vegan Protein Ingredients
Good News Notes: “Alternative proteins company NovoNutrients has secured a total of US$9 million to finish its industrial pilot project. The project is dedicated to capturing carbon emissions to develop high-quality animal-free proteins using naturally occurring microbes and industrial biotech. Strong global backing California-based NovoNutrients received US$4.7 funding from Hong Kong-based global venture firm, Happiness…
Nova Innovation and SABELLA team up on tidal energy
Good News Notes: “The collaboration will accelerate development of tidal energy sites for both Scottish and French companies, combining expertise to drive rapid scale-up of installed capacity in the tidal energy sector in both the UK and France. The alliance will include co-operation across French and UK sites, driving down costs, catalysing opportunities for funding,…
Vegas Pet Rescue Project & Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas Presents **CELEBRITY CONCERT FOR CANINES AT SUNSET**
Good News Notes: “Vegas Pet Rescue and Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas are 501-c3 non-profit pet rescues in Las Vegas who work so hard to save the homeless and neglected or abused animals locally and abroad. Their goal for this event is to raise much needed funding that will allow them to continue to do…
Vietnamese electric motorbike startup Dat Bike raises $2.6M led by Jungle Ventures
Good News Notes: “Dat Bike, a Vietnamese startup with ambitions to become the top electric motorbike company in Southeast Asia, has raised $2.6 million in pre-Series A funding led by Jungle Ventures. Made in Vietnam with mostly domestic parts, Dat Bike’s selling point is its ability to compete with gas motorbikes in terms of pricing…
Cincinnati Zoo, Cincy Shirts sell t-shirts to raise money for zoo animals
Good News Notes: “The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and Cincy Shirts are raising money by selling ‘Our Zoo is a Keeper’ t-shirts to help the zoo provide for their animals during this COVID-19 pandemic. ‘We are trying to use our reach and resources to help out in any way we can,’ said Cincy Shirts…