Good News Notes: “The coronavirus pandemic has left many without jobs and wondering how they’ll take care of their families. Larry Hunter has a love for the city of Memphis and was motivated to deliver a truck full of food, water, and other items to help those in need. While driving around Memphis, Hunter said…
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Nonni’s Biscotti and Celebrity Mom Haylie Duff Encourage Consumers to Host “Dip and Donate” Parties to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Good News Notes: “Nonni’s Foods LLC (Nonni’s), North America’s leading artisan baker, is celebrating a continued partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) by launching its Dip and Donate campaign on International Childhood Cancer Day (Feb. 15, 2020). Nonni’s and actress Haylie Duff are inviting fans to host their own Dip and Donate parties and drive donations by showcasing how they entertain…
“Reel Hope” for Kids in Foster Care
Good News Notes: “For as long as Kaycee Stanley ’09 can remember, adoption had always been her ‘plan A.’ When she and her husband, Pete, started sharing their dreams of adoption with others, they received enthusiastic support. But when they explained they planned to adopt from foster care, they were met with skepticism and discouraging…
Salvation Army provides toys for over 4,000 children this past Christmas
Good News Notes: “With the holidays behind us, The Salvation Army and FOX 11 have helped thousands of children receive new toys this past Christmas. The Salvation Army displayed Christmas Angel Tree’s inside four malls across Tucson. This program encouraged the Tucson community to help a child in need by purchasing new toys from one of…
“We help them realize their potential.” LXI extra support system for youth
Good News Notes: “In 2010, a group of college students were around a ministry similar to LXI in Charlotte. It was then they felt a similar resource needed to come to our region. LXI focuses on long term, day to day relationships with at-risk middle and high school youth.” View the whole story here: http://wcyb.com/news/local/we-help-them-realize-their-potential-lxi-extra-support-system-for-youth
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…
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Arnold Host Annual ‘Miracle On 1st Street’ Christmas Toy Giveaway
Good News Notes: “Two “Arnolds” brought some presents and Christmas joy to inner-city kids at the Hollenbeck Youth Center Saturday at the 38th Annual “Miracle on 1st Street” Christmas Toy Giveaway.” “Arnold Schwarzenegger and his friend and “True Lies” co-star Tom Arnold hosted the event, which is the city’s largest toy giveaway for inner-city kids…
‘Rockin’ with Santa’: A tradition of music and generosity
Good News Notes: “Music brings all sorts of people together. That’s what the organizers of “Rockin’ with Santa” have been doubling down on for the last 20 years in their annual toy-drive event occurring just in time for the holidays.” “The gift distribution date is set for Dec. 15.” “White said three toys are given…
Kindness Acts 20:35 hosts carnival for homeless kids in Kalamazoo County
Good News Notes: “On Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, kids got to enjoy themselves at a carnival designed just for them. The Kindness Acts 20:35 hosted the event at The Dome in Schoolcraft.” According to a study by the University of Michigan, 7% of children in Kalamazoo County are homeless.” “Founder of Kindness Acts 20:35 Shannon…
Hungry Hearts brings in $127k for SF School District
Good News Notes: “It’s been just over a month since the Hungry Hearts fundraiser at the Barrel House restaurant in Sioux Falls.” “Now, we know just how successful the third annual event was: $127,000 raised for the Sioux Falls School District, according to Barrel House owner and Hungry Hearts founder Mark Fonder.” “Fonder explains that…