Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Goodness”
A healthy dose of #goodness is going on in Kansas. Is it a whimsical lark or a great lesson in civics? Four of the candidates for the 2018 Kansas Gubernatorial are under 18 years of age. The teens are: Jack Bergeson – Democrat. Jack is 16 years of age. Tyler Ruzich – Republican – Tyler is 17 years of age. …
There’s a whole lot of goodness going on in Girl Scout cookie sales. Meet 11-year-old Charlotte, who felt compelled to follow Girl Scout law: “I will do my best to be honest” and boy did she ever. Her ratings of the various cookies was brutally honest (see her chart to the right). The Toffee Tastic received a dismal rating of (( …
Take what you need, if you need, is the inspiration behind the “Blessing Box.” The idea is simple: people donate non-perishable, essential items, and place them inside the box so people in need can take what they need and leave what they can. Those who are creating and placing a Blessing Box in their neighborhoods, are examples of goodness in America. But …
As a philanthropist chef, Bruno Serato has given much to his community. Through his Caterina’s Club (named after his mother), whose mission is: “To provide every child the resources, love, and encouragement they need to be healthy, safe, and educated.” Caterina’s Club provides over 1800 children hot meals each week, via the 34 locations worldwide (and is accepting applications for …
Meet Kevin Upshur, 58, the founder of Strawberry Mansion Learning Center. He took his mother’s bar and turned it into a safe haven for the inner-city children of Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Many are calling Upshur a “hometown hero.” He characterized himself as someone who wanted to make a difference, and what a difference he is making. This is #Goodness personified. …
At this time of the year, we often reflect on what transpired during the previous 12 months. For me, it was truly coming to grips with mortality. My parents had passed in 1993 (within seven months of one and other) and though it was a tough period, it wasn’t nearly as tough as this year, 2009, when my eldest sibling …