When foster kids have no belongings, one Columbus nonprofit steps in

Good News Notes: “One Columbus nonprofit has been helping foster kids adjust to new environments. Stitched Together provides Hope Cases to children that are removed from their homes. The organization started two years ago after Karie Griffin, a licensed foster parent, saw foster kids arrive at their new homes with no belongings. Stitched Together collects donations of…

Volunteers Form Human Chain in Tireless Effort to Save Beached Whales in New Zealand

Good News Notes: “In a tireless, two-day effort, volunteers in New Zealand joined together to successfully refloat a pod of long-finned pilot whales stranded on the beach. On Monday, the pod of 49 long-finned pilot whales was found stranded on Farewell Spit, a remote beach on the South Island, AP reported. In response, rangers from New Zealand’s Department…

Ransom brothers bike across country to raise funds for charity

Good News Notes: “Staying hopeful during the pandemic is challenging for all of us. Yet some South Floridians have gone the extra mile, and even pedaled many miles, to inspire us and make sure our world is a better place. Two heroes are Miami brothers Axel and Sebastian Hicks, rising seniors at Ransom Everglades School,…