Good News Notes: “Exodus Place, a local men’s housing charity, took its fundraiser to the next level with a rooftop sit-in. As the weather gets colder and public amenities limit capacity or shut down due to COVID-19, it is a trying time for those experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids. In solidarity, Exodus Place is holding…
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Amcor Designs Lightest 900-ml PET Bottle for Brazil
Good News Notes: “Lightweighting of packaging continues apace, as companies seek higher efficiencies in plastics processing and greater sustainability. Amcor in Ann Arbor, MI, a global developer and producer of packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other products, has developed the lightest 900-ml PET bottle for a customer in Brazil. The custom-designed container for agribusiness…
Detroit nonprofit introduces underrepresented children to STEM careers
Good News Notes: “The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) has spent more that 40 years introducing children to STEM careers. While the fall session just wrapped up, it’s not too late to enroll you child in the virtual spring program. Nonprofit DAPCEP helps about 11,000 underrepresented students across southeast Michigan each year discover careers…
GM to hire 3,000 for tech jobs as part of EV push
Good News Notes: “General Motors Co. plans to hire 3,000 employees in engineering, design and IT to help push forward as a leading electric vehicle maker and to develop more in-car connected technologies, the automaker said Monday. GM is battling its Silicon Valley competition for talent to be able to achieve its mantra of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero…
Detroit nonprofit organization brings art to community, even during pandemic
Good News Notes: “A Detroit nonprofit organization is making art accessible for everyone in many different ways, and it has some big names on board to help make it possible. Right in the heart of Detroit, next to the DIA, is a special place to all of the arts. In fact, it’s a place where…
Miraculous rescue on Snake River saves a life, changes many
Good News Notes: “Rachelle Ruffing and her family spent Friday, June 19 paddle boarding on the Snake River near Pillar Falls. The goal was to take a relaxing family trip since the Mountain Home family’s dog passed away the day before. Ruffing and her family took the photo below together not realizing what was occurring…
Miguel Cabrera donates $250,000 to fight pandemic in Detroit
Good News Notes: “Miguel Cabrera is ready to go whenever baseball resumes. He has been working out at his home in Miami, so his preparation doesn’t worry him. ‘When they give me a call, I’ll be ready,’ he said. What worries him and his wife, Rosangel, is the situation in Detroit as the coronavirus pandemic impacts…
Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown
Good News Notes: “Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz offered the first of what he said will be “many steps” he will take to help with the coronavirus pandemic, pledging Saturday to donate more than $500,000 to relief efforts. Gobert, who was the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19 — a diagnosis that prompted…
Youth Art Month returns to Ann Arbor in March with installations, events
Good News Notes: “Each year in March, downtown Ann Arbor is transformed into a gallery showcasing artwork by local students for Youth Art Month. The annual observance is organized by the Main Street Area Association and local partners in order to highlight the value of art education.” View the whole story here: https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2020/02/26/youth-art-month-returns-to-ann-arbor-in-march-with-installations-events/
Lost Dog Found in Michigan Returns Home to California
Good News Notes: “A dog will soon journey to his home in California after getting lost in Mid-Michigan. His name is Snowball. He was visiting Midland a couple of years ago when he wandered off. Eventually, his owner had to head home without him.” View the whole story here: https://www.9and10news.com/2020/02/20/lost-dog-found-in-michigan-returns-home-to-california/