Tag: tornado

When disaster strikes, this Alabama nonprofit is ready

Good News Notes: “Hurricane Ida was on Judy Holland’s radar as soon as it was on James Spann’s. As the managing director of High Socks for Hope, she knows that whenever a hurricane, tornado or other natural disaster happens in the Southeast, the nonprofit organization will soon spring into action. And they’ll still be in the…

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3 dogs lost during Fultondale tornado found safe

Good News Notes: “The house the Jordan-Vice family once made a home is now only foundation and rubble. Following a tornado that swept through Fultondale Monday night, a family lost their three dogs, but has now found them safe. ‘I mean – the whole house is gone,’ Brittany Vice said. Vice and her family were…

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‘Behind the scenes’ – Kevin Durant Charity Foundation’s COVID-19 giving

Good News Notes: “In discussing what his team has done during the COVID-19 crisis, Sean Marks has said that in addition to what has been publicized, there have been other contributions “behind the scenes,” And an entry on Kevin Durant Charity Foundation website certainly confirms that. A quick look at the foundation’s site reveals extensive efforts by KD. In fact, down at…

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Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner helps to feed thousands after Jonesboro tornado

Good News Notes: “Two months ago, Jonesboro was hit by an EF-3 tornado. People already struggling under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic found themselves picking up the pieces of their homes and their lives. ‘Restaurants were closed. People were struggling,’ Andy Shatley, Operation Full Bellies volunteer, said. ‘People are furloughed and laid off and…

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Willie McDonald hailed as a hero for saving lives during Jonesboro tornado

Good News Notes: “Willie McDonald and his family were on their way to his cousin’s house when the tornado touched down in Jonesboro. The EF-3 ripped through several businesses in town including Academy Sports & Outdoors. Willie’s quick thinking and courage is credited with saving several lives. ‘We were on Race Street at the red…

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Titans donating $1M toward tornado relief

Good News Notes: “The Tennessee Titans are doing their part to support those affected by the tornado that devastated Nashville and surrounding areas this week. Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk in conjunction with the Titans Foundation announced a donation of $1 million to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee on Wednesday. The NFL Foundation will also make a…

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Mark Cuban donates additional $1 million to Dallas schools for tornado recovery

Good News Notes: “After initially donating $100,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation to help schools in the recovery process after Sunday’s tornado, Mark Cuban will donate an additional $1 million.” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tweeted Saturday afternoon about the donation, thanking Cuban for the “extremely generous gift for @dallasschools students! It will be a major…

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