Good News Notes: “The start of the new year brings new goals for the Food Bank of Lincoln after a busy effort to feed families over the holidays. From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, the food bank distributed over 1.3 million meals to families in Southeast Nebraska. More than 33,000 of those meals were from…
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Walk, run, hike or snowshoe: West Bath woman’s outdoor quest for a food bank fundraiser
Good News Notes: “Rita Losee, 79, of West Bath hopes to raise $48,000 for Good Shepherd Food Bank by getting outside to exercise for 5 miles every day from Jan. 1 to March 21. Losee’s goal is nearly identical to a fundraiser she organized last year in which she hiked 5 miles every day from Jan. 1…
‘They just bring warmth, love and joy’: Therapy dogs lighten the mood at stressful airport terminal
Good News Notes: “If you’re traveling over the holidays, you know it’s a stressful experience. From crowds to screenings, traffic and worries about boarding on time, an airport in Reno, Nevada, is hoping to soothe passengers. A volunteer organization called Paws 4 Passengers brings certified therapy dogs into terminals to encourage smiles and change the…
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…
Winn-Dixie delivers holiday meals to military families
Good News Notes: “Military families in need got a boost last week when employees of Winn-Dixie donated hundreds of turkeys and holiday meal essentials, just in time for the big feast. A long line of cars streamed in and out of the parking lot at the Neptune Beach store for the event, held in partnership with the USO….
Charity robbed, continues to help 300 families a week even during pandemic
Good News Notes: “A local charity that’s given back to the community for more than 30 years had to depend on the community to show that love back after their truck was vandalized. “Someone cut out the catalytic converter from underneath our truck, ” said board member and volunteer Melanie Siow. Siow with Manna Ministries…
17 Dollar Store Holiday Hacks That’ll Make You Say “Why Didn’t I Know About These Sooner?”
Good News Notes: 1. Layer dollar wreaths in your artificial tree to add extra fluff. 2. Turn two candlesticks and three glass plates into a glamorous three-tier serving stand using some heavy-duty E6000 craft glue. 3. OR if you have a white elephant to attend, glue $1 candlesticks to red Solo cups to make “wine glasses.”……. View the…