Good News Notes: “Crittenton Services of Greater Washington aims to help hundreds of at-risk teenage girls across D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland, every year — even during the pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for people from all walks of life and at-risk youth are no exception. “The pandemic has certainly impacted the young…
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These biodegradable facemasks bloom into flowers when planted after use
Good News Notes: “A Dutch designer has created biodegradable facemasks made from rice paper that will transform into flowers when planted. Face masks are now part of our daily lives and are likely to remain so for months, if not years. But while they may be essential in stopping the spread of coronavirus pandemic, they…
‘Balloon Buddies’ Bring Big Joy to Residents of Discovery Village at Boynton Beach
Good News Notes: “Residents of area senior living community Discovery Village At Boynton Beach have recently begun receiving some very special deliveries: ‘Balloon Buddies,’ courtesy of South Florida balloon artist Lenor Ryan. Ryan, through the national ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ program, now aims to handcraft and personally deliver a buddy to each of the 57 residents of the…
Toronto woman blown away by kindness from community after losing phone wallet
Good News Notes: “Hyejin has been a resident of the Liberty Village neighbourhood in Toronto for the past nine years but has a new fondness for her neighbours after a stressful hour of looking for a missing phone wallet. Having left her home near Strachan Avenue and Liberty Street last Thursday evening for a walk,…
Congregation resurrects an old Roanoke church building into a new community and worship center
Good News Notes: “When the Rev. Charles Wilson Jr. was contemplating a move to Roanoke about four years ago, the first place he was taken on a tour of the city was the former Villa Heights Baptist Church. Now the pastor is working to resurrect the facility in northwest Roanoke. But Wilson’s goal is not…
Los Angeles officially becomes ‘no-kill’ city as animal shelters achieve 90% save rate
Good News Notes: “‘It’s difficult to overstate the enormity of this moment and its place in the history of the no-kill movement. NKLA has demonstrated what’s possible when an entire community works together,’ said Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends Animal Society. ‘By expanding this collaborative model nationwide, Best Friends’ goal to make…
Going for Green—Sellers Can See Upside in Sustainable Home Features
Good News Notes: “For many luxury buyers, having a home that’s designed for sustainability has long seemed nice in theory, but also connoted austere, crunchy aesthetics, plus the added expense of installing green technology. Between the rapid rise of electric cars as a status symbol; a growing number of developers turning out high-design green buildings;…
Thousands of Brits vow to carry out simple acts of kindness to mark first Covid lockdown anniversary
Good News Notes: “Ms McVey said: “The anniversary of the first lockdown, the day that changed everything, is fast approaching and we want to ensure that date is commemorated properly. “We want to remember those who died, those who lost so much, to thank those who have done so much and also to look forward…
Nonprofit battling food insecurity in Wayne County hands out thousands of meal boxes every week
Good News Notes: “During the coronavirus pandemic, people lined up in their cars to get COVID-19 tests or vaccinations has become a familiar sight. In Wayne County, the line is for food. Even with stimulus bills from Congress, many still need help from their neighbors. Sam Lewis comes every Monday to load up his Chevy…
Duluth animal shelter learns positive lessons from pandemic
Good News Notes: “Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth has had to make some changes over the last year. “Right now with the pandemic, things look a little different. We are closed to the public which means no browsing and very few volunteers and a lot less of humane education,” said Emily Spurgeon, Animal Allies’…