Good News Notes: “Team Johnson, a limo and truck service out of Delta, is once again spreading Christmas miracles. The team and other small business owners like Mavillino Custom Homes pitched in to offer gifts, trips and more to eight families across northwest Ohio who are in need of a pick-me-up. Rental assistance, spa days, toys, trips…
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Local tattoo shop working with nonprofit to provide shoes to children
Good News Notes: “A local tattoo shop is partnering with an Albuquerque non-profit to help underprivileged children. “It’s Christmas time, a lot of kids don’t have gifts. Probably don’t even have shoes for school, so it’s really important for the more fortunate to come together and help out with that,” said Sophia Baca, manager of…
Kevin Hart makes $100,000 donation to Oklahoma City nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is giving back to communities across the U.S. just in time for Giving Tuesday. He teamed up with Sam’s Club to surprise the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Positive Tomorrows with $100,000. Along with monetary donations, Hart surprised some children and families with gifts – including laptops, karaoke machines…
Tesla founder Elon Musk has spent $150 million on charity in 2021
Good News Notes: “Elon Musk is on a philanthropy spending spree. In the months immediately after briefly becoming the world’s richest person, Musk has been transforming his profile as a philanthropist, appearing seemingly every few weeks bearing gifts — in public. That represents a departure from Musk’s penchant for privacy and his relatively thin history as a…
Loudoun County nonprofit opens Threads of Hope clothing store
Good News Notes: “Loudoun nonprofit Mobile Hope, which assists homeless and precariously housed youth in the area, has launched Threads of Hope, a clothing boutique accepting donations for gently used, quality clothes. The shop will be open within Mobile Hope’s headquarters at 741 Miller Drive in Leesburg from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays….
Cancer fighter uses Christmas to pay forward kindness
Good News Notes: “A young cancer fighter captured the true meaning of Christmas with her wish this year. Eight-year-old Londyn said she didn’t need anything for Christmas this year. Instead, she asked her mom, aunt, grandma — and Santa, of course — to bring her items she could give to the homeless. Her mom, Danielle,…
Hartford Hospital patients have Christmas brightened by the generosity of their staff
Good News Notes: “For patients making extended stays in the oncology wing at Hartford Hospital their Christmas morning was brightened by the generosity and holiday cheer delivered by the staff making their stay a little more comfortable. ‘These guys make it pleasant and keep my spirits up. That’s half the battle,’ said Enjela Vanderford. Vanderford…
Loveland church gives families of the incarcerated hope for Christmas
Good News Notes: “The Christmas holidays are a time for connecting with friends and family. But for those with loved ones in jail, the season can feel anything but cheerful.” “Redemption Church in Loveland is trying to make the holiday season brighter for the families of inmates with the Hope for Christmas program, which builds…
Keyport mother pays it forward after the kindness of a stranger
Good News Notes: “Donna Bonk describes December of 2011 as the worst month of her life. Her dad and her dog had passed away, she was getting a divorce and was struggling financially. But she says that it was one act of kindness during that month that she will always remember.” “Bonk says that it…
Community donates Christmas gifts to Bay City women in recovery
Good News Notes: “Recovery Pathways LLC saved Katie Mrozinski’s life.” “Mrozinski, 35, is in recovery. In September, she went to rehab to battle her drug addiction, a disease that has led to her losing her kids to foster care.” “In September, things started to improve. She went to rehab and started services with Recovery Pathways…