Good News Notes: “For families impacted by disabilities, Molly’s House offers rest. A three-bedroom guest home within minutes of Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Tender Ones Therapy Services, the space was created by Ryan and Abigail Burle to offer respite to families who, like themselves, travel far and wide for specialized services. As parents of…
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Parents’ Night Out: Nonprofit offering no-cost care to give couples worry-free date night
Good News Notes: “Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is hosting two “Parents’ Night Out” events on Saturday, May 28, and Friday, June 3, in Jacksonville. The program offers parents, grandparents and other caregivers access to a couple of hours of no-cost care for…
Local first responders train to save injured K9 officers, thanks to nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Our K9 police officers are getting a lifeline. The animals face many dangers on the job like their human counterparts, but until now they didn’t have access to the same kind of emergency medical care. A new Florida law allows first responders to treat injured K9 officers – even transport them by…
2-day event helps hundreds of Jacksonville veterans struggling with homelessness
Good News Notes: “The city of Jacksonville stepped in to help homeless veterans get back on their feet and get adjusted back into civilian life. Saturday capped off the two-day “Homeless Veterans Stand Down” event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. “You have to be willing to ask for help to receive it,” said Jennifer Blum, who…
Jacksonville Humane Society receives $900K grant for program that aims to save lives of animals
Good News Notes: “The Jacksonville Humane Society was recently awarded a $900,000 grant from Petco Love, a nonprofit organization out of San Antonio that is committed to animal welfare. The money will pay for a three-year program called Florida Leaders in Lifesaving — which the Humane Society believes will save the lives of dogs and…
Jacksonville man close to completing 11,500-mile bike journey to raise money for cancer nonprofit
Good News Notes: “A Jacksonville man is riding roughly 11,500 miles across the country to raise money for cancer. Greg Taylor left the River City more than four months ago. “The trip has been unbelievable,” said Taylor. “You know, you try to put into words everything and just the magnitude that it’s been to be…
Florida boy, 7, swims an hour to shore to save father and sister
Good News Notes: “A 7-year-old boy is being credited for helping to save his father and 4-year-old sister by swimming to shore and calling for help after they got caught in a strong current during a holiday weekend boating trip on Florida’s St. Johns River. The father, Steven Poust, told Jax4television station that he anchored his…
Nonprofit grocery store opens in Northwest Jacksonville
Good News Notes: “A new grocery store has opened in Northwest Jacksonville to make sure families have access to fresh, healthy food options. Overflow Health Alliance opened Making Ends Meat this month along Moncrief Road. ‘Research shows that for over 25 years, there has not been a food place for people in this community so tossing…
Anonymous $100k donation helps public park expansion in North Jacksonville
Good News Notes: “An anonymous donation of $100,000 allowed the North Florida Land Trust to buy 12 acres of land for $150,000 and expand Bogey Creek Preserve in North Jacksonville. The land was purchased from the McGehee family. ‘The community has been very supportive of our efforts to preserve this beautiful piece of property which…
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,…