Good News Notes: “The Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is starting a campaign to fundraise, innovate its services, and ultimately end hunger across Central Ohio. The organization recently launched its ‘Rooted-In-You Campaign to Reimagine Hunger’ to achieve a $30 million fundraising goal for its 20-county service area. “If all we do is give you really good…
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Unique family farm shares love of “fluffy” cow, rehabilitated farm animals with public
Good News Notes: “In 2017, Fran and Taylor Montgomery happened upon a 100+ year old house and dairy farm in Leicester that needed a lot of love, sweat and tears to bring the property back to life. And that’s just what they did. “Taylor was looking for a house after he sold his Weaverville home….
Philadelphia physician assistant saves lives recovering organs for transplants
Good News Notes: “Our Hometown Hero this week is a woman who will stop at nothing to see that her job is done, that’s because someone’s life depends on it. The moment the phone rings, the countdown clock is on. “It does happen anytime, anywhere,” said Georgeine Smith, who, at a minimum, could have only…
Missoula duo forms nonprofit to haul tons of trash from surrounding woods
Good News Notes: “Luke Jovin and Gennadiy Lemeza have lived in Missoula almost their entire lives, and have always seen trash in the forests where they like to spend time. They usually pick up as much garbage as they can, but last spring during the pandemic they decided to get serious and form a 501(c)(3)…
Central Texas brothers develop app to assist people with gardening at home
Good News Notes: “Two Central Texas brothers are at it again, cross-breeding farming and technology. They’ve grown from helping folks farm at home in a box to cultivating a new app to assist you with gardening. Brothers Luke and Nathan Heath are launching their app called “Smart Garden Assistant” later this month on Earth Day, April 22….
Addiction recovery programs find new ways to offer support in pandemic
Good News Notes: “At 49, Stephen Deason, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, is now 5-and-a-half years sober. “Recovery has kind of given me an amazing life, and I’m really happy for that,” the non-profit founder says. “Five years in is where they often tell you things start to clear up, and that’s definitely true.” Still, Deason says, the…
Syracuse University addresses food insecurity on campus
Good News Notes: “While it might be tucked away in a small room at Hendricks Chapel, the food pantry fills a great need at Syracuse University. “It’s a pantry for students by students,” said Syeisha Byrd, Office of Engagement Programs Director. It’s well stocked with non-perishable food as well as personal care items. “We try…
Why Luxury Brands Are Embracing Upcycling Amid the Pandemic
Good News Notes: “The New York designer Hillary Taymour is something of a fashion rebel. Instead of following the industry norm and enticing fans to buy the latest from her label, Collina Strada, she teaches them the techniques necessary to imitate her trippy tie-dyes on their own, or alter them to their liking, should they…
19-year-old Crossroads graduate launches app to fight food insecurity and waste
Good News Notes: “Fed up by the high rates of food insecurity and food waste in L.A. County, 19-year-old Theo Goldstine came up with a truly GenZ solution — an app that connects individuals with surplus food with those around them who could use that food. Goldstine took a gap year after graduating from Crossroads…
Meal agencies in Ohio to receive millions in funding for elderly
Good News Notes: “When the pandemic started, the elderly stayed in their homes for fear of getting sick, so they weren’t leaving to get groceries. Meal services stepped in to provide food for them and now the government is contributing as well. The Ohio Department of Aging is giving 6 million dollars to agencies providing…