Good News Notes: “The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is committing $38 million to three Austin-area nonprofit organizations dedicated to housing people experiencing homelessness. The donation comes on Giving Tuesday, a day that encourages people to donate to charities after Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The Dell Foundation announced Tuesday that the $38 million would be divvied…
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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…
Holden PD kicks off 25 Days of Kindness
Good News Notes: “Torrential rains and high winds couldn’t wash out the giving spirit in Holden Tuesday. It was also Giving Tuesday and marks the start of 25 Days of Kindness for the Holden Police Department. Over the next few weeks, officers will surprise community members with gifts hoping to brighten their days and give…
Former Buckeye, NFL linebacker launches spinal rehabilitation nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Former Ohio State University Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier has started an organization to help those who suffer from spinal cord injuries. Shazier announced Monday he has launched the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation, an organization that seeks to increase the number of rehab visits for patients, help patients’ families…
How Billy Porter Uses His Platform of Positivity to “Make the World a Better Place”
Good News Notes: “For Pose star and singer Billy Porter, having a philanthropic mentality isn’t seasonal; it’s just how he lives his life. So when PayPal called the 50-year-old actor to partner for their GivingTuesday campaign, it was a perfect collaboration.” “The company’s team-up with Billy combined with its emphasis on continual altruism seems to have…
Luke Bryan Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign in Honor of His Late Niece
Good News Notes: “Luke Bryan is asking his fans for their support for a Giving Tuesday campaign that is very close to his heart. The country superstar is raising funds for the Brett Boyer Foundation in honor of his niece, who died in February of 2017.” “According to its website, the Brett Boyer Foundation was “created in…
Anonymous backer matching donations to Lake Humane Society for Giving Tuesday
Good News Notes: “An anonymous donor has agreed to match donations to the Lake Humane Society to $50,000.” “The donation match applies to monetary gifts made until Dec. 3. It’s all part of Giving Tuesday.” “There are also giving trees at the shelter, as well as Ganley Subaru East in Wickliffe, and Ganley Subaru Village…