Good News Notes: Kelly Rowland joined 50 low-income Los Angeles families, gathered at Hollywood’s Lombardi House for a midday play-date. The event was sponsored by Baby2Baby and Huggies, who celebrated the organization’s donation of millions of diapers and wipes, as well as other basic childcare necessities, to families in need. Each family who attended took…
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Renewable energy is cost effective, says Michael Milken
Good News Notes: Renewable energy such as wind and solar are great for the environment as they reduce the increase in greenhouse gases and help protect the ecosystems that are often disturbed in the quest for more gas, oil, and coal. Now, we are beginning to see a shift in the view of these sources…
Man feeds homeless Georgians dinner at Waffle House
Good News Notes: More than 20 people ate for free at the Waffle House courtesy of one generous man. The man said this is part of his normal weekly routine to go out and find people that might need a helping hand. He not only offers them food but sits and shares the time with…
Police officer gives 3-year-old girl a ride to school when her mother gets flat tire
Good News Notes: Waco police officer called to help someone with a flat tire. He found a mother and her 3-year-old daughter, struggling with their situation and concerned over being late for school. The officer looked beyond the flat tire and saw their concern, offering them a ride to school to help out. View the…
Topeka Collegiate students spruce up Old Prairie Town
Good News Notes: Around 40 students from Topeka Collegiate’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes were sprucing up Old Prairie Town. Their efforts were part of United Way’s annual Nancy Perry Day of Caring. The Head of Schools said she closes the middle school 3 times a year to allow the students the time to…
Police officer helps homeless man struggling to shave
Good News Notes: Homeless man in Detroit given a razor, shaving cream and a bottle of water from a benevolent citizen. He was struggling to shave himself with the use of a rain puddle. A police officer spotted him and his difficulty and stepped in to help him finish the job. View the whole story…
In Salem, pop-up feline fair unifies cat lovers – News
Good News Notes: Witch City Kitty is a pop-up fair in Salem, Massachusetts that featured vendors selling things for and about cats. Rather than large chain stores and worldwide distributors, it focused on local talent to help connect cat lovers local shelters, artists and businesses that share their passion. This is the first year for…
Muscle Shoals businessman donates pet rescue kits to fire department
Good News Notes: Every year, about 40,000 pets die in house fires. Human oxygen masks don’t fit properly and, even when used well, may not help a struggling cat or dog. Pet resuscitation kits are specially designed for the faces of cats or dogs. In Muscle Shoals, a local businessman learned about the kits and,…
JK Rowling donates over $19M to multiple sclerosis research in honor of her late mother
Good News Notes: J.K. Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter phenomenon, has donated more to multiple sclerosis research. The donation was made to The University of Edinburgh for 15.3 million pounds or roughly $19.1 million dollars. This follows Rowling’s donation which funded the creation of the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, named in memory of…
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade donate to LGBTQ youth organization
Good News Notes: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have created a t-shirt to support the LGBTQ community. 50% of the proceeds will go to the cause. In her tweet about the project Gabrielle says, “As a family, we believe inclusion and equality are two essential pillars needed to move towards growth and progressive thinking and…