Good News Notes: “An animal shelter in Austin, Texas is taking a unique approach to housing homeless pets. In place of crowded kennels, the shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, is building tiny homes for their shelter dogs, giving them a ‘more of a home-like environment’ to live in while awaiting adoption. The tiny homes will also serve…
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Alabama Coastal Clean-up is a one week event; Volunteers to collect & submit trash documentation Sept. 19-27
Good News Notes: “The 2020 Alabama Coastal Cleanup is a week long event this year, as select zones will have dumpsters in place from September 19-27. Now in its 33rd year, Coastal Cleanup is the Alabama’s largest annual volunteer event. Zone Captains will be at zones at 8 a.m. on Sept. 19 to hand out…
Food Bank feeding NWI by the thousands each month; National Guard help to remain until Oct. 31
Good News Notes: “The move, the Food Bank announced Aug. 17, will keep several programs it’s implemented running smoothly at least until then, Vice President and spokeswoman Allyson Vaulx said in a release. The 26 men and women who’ve been lending a hand are as glad to be helping as the Food Bank is glad…
‘Give hope, get hope’: Cleveland Hope Exchange combats poverty, human trafficking one project at a time
Good News Notes: “Give hope, get hope. Those four words are the basis of a faith-based non-profit in Cleveland that’s worked the past two years to break the cycle of despair that exists in some Northeast Ohio neighborhoods. Voices of Unity: Share your photos of community members coming together Whether it’s through donations of clothing…
3000 Club distributes produce, dairy, food staples for $10 donation per box
Good News Notes: “For a core group of 24 volunteers with The 3000 Club Tucson, giving time and energy is all about sharing, caring and neighbors helping neighbors — while ultimately reducing waste. Named for 3,000 members in Tucson and Phoenix who kicked off the nonprofit with an investment of $100 each to start a…
Laundry Project to help mid-state families by providing laundry services
Good News Notes: “The not-for-profit organization Current Initiatives is bringing the Laundry Project to Middle Tennessee to help families get through these tough times. The Laundry Project provides complimentary laundry services to lower-income families as well as hospitality workers currently out of work due to the coronavirus.” View the whole story here: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/laundry-project-to-help-mid-state-families-by-providing-laundry-services
Volunteers Help Clean Up Beach Trash After Fourth of July
Good News Notes: “Volunteers Sunday began picking up trash at beaches left by Fourth of July revelers in the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County “Morning After Mess” cleanup, organizers said. Ocean Beach, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach were targeted by more than 60 volunteers, said Roberta Reilly of the local chapter of Surfrider Foundation, an…
Wildlife volunteers rescue baby Hawaiian hawk
Good News Notes: “A baby io is recovering this week after being found alone in Hilo. Volunteers from the Hawaii Wildlife Center took the baby hawk in after someone found her on the ground. The hawk was checked for any injuries and later cleared by medical staff. ‘One of our Wheels for Wildlife volunteers met…
Woman Crochets 108 Blankets, More Than 50 Pillows For Cats At Humane Animal Rescue
Good News Notes: “A woman made sure the cats at Humane Animal Rescue will be extra comfortable. On Thursday, the organization said Suzanne crocheted 108 blankets and more than 50 pillows for the cats.” View the whole story here: https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/06/18/woman-makes-blankets-and-pillows-for-cats/
Local woman finding heroic ways to help those living with MS during pandemic
Good News Notes: “There are so many who need to say home these days due to health conditions that increase the risk for coronavirus complications that those who volunteer to help others are doing some heroic things to make a difference, especially for those living with MS. One of those volunteers also is president of…