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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Meditation Enhances Immune System without Activating Inflammatory Signals, Study Says
Good News Notes: “‘Yoga and meditation are holistic disciplines that integrate both mental and physical methods for human well-being,’ said Dr. Vijayendran Chandran from the College of Medicine and McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida and his colleagues. “These practices are growing in popularity worldwide, and according to a recent national health survey, 14%…
Mindfulness Sessions To Help Non-Profit Workers, First Responders
Good News Notes: “Community Mindfulness Project (CMP) will offer weekly “Mini Mindfulness Burnout Busters” for non-profit workers and first responders free of charge every Wednesday at 9 a.m. The program began June 23. According to a news release, the short, 15 minute sessions provide mindfulness and meditation opportunities to specifically to help combat mental and…
N.J. nonprofit helps shape the futures of young adults with special needs
Good News Notes: “Before joining a small nonprofit organization in Hunterdon County, Tanner Anderson mostly kept to himself. Now, one of his favorite things to do is make new friends. “I got here this past January, and I just like to meet new people,” said Anderson, who is 28 and lives in Washington Township in…
Child Advocacy Center Receives $400K Matching Donation For Capital Campaign
Good News Notes: “Before Junk Yard Dog came to the Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville, he often acted out and abruptly left school to escape anything that made him feel unsafe. Now, the 12-year-old boy greets and gives tours to children who are new to the center. Junk Yard Dog is a child abuse victim,…