Mia Villa has been baking since she was 18 months old – now she’s using that passion to spread joy during the pandemic.
Source: 3-year-old bakes and delivers more than 1,000 cookies for frontline and essential workers – CBS News
Cute!
Band keeps music alive for Miami seniors during pandemic – CNN
As the coronavirus continues to force social restrictions, Florida musician Marisel Lopez and her band, Algo Nuevo, provide the rhythm to keep isolated seniors upbeat.
Source: Band keeps music alive for Miami seniors during pandemic – CNN
Great idea.
Landscaping Pros Have Been Giving Free Lawn Care Services to Healthcare Workers, Relieving Their Stress
Project Evergreen helps landscaping professionals like Weed Man volunteers mow lawns for frontline workers to ease their stress.
Nice!
This Process Turns Seawater into Drinking Water – Goodnet
Australian innovation desalinates water in just 30 minutes.
Source: This Process Turns Seawater into Drinking Water – Goodnet
Promising. Cost effective and fast desalinization could be a game changer.
11-year-old supports single mothers during pandemic with lemonade stand – CNN
Cartier Carey is proving no one is too young to make a difference. The 11-year-old is working hard to provide relief for single mothers one cup of lemonade at a time.
Source: 11-year-old supports single mothers during pandemic with lemonade stand – CNN
Nice.
Wisconsin farmer plants sunflower fields to provide a respite during this rough year – CNN
Everyone could use a little sunshine in their life right now, so a Wisconsin farmer decided that’s what he was going to do, and planted more than 2 million sunflowers in his fields.
Source: Wisconsin farmer plants sunflower fields to provide a respite during this rough year – CNN
Nice.
With Big-Buttons and Easy-to-Use, Seniors Get Video Devices At No Charge To Talk to Family For First Time in Months
The Dreamweaver Foundation has delivered Facebook Portals to 300 seniors in nursing homes in Iowa and Nebraska to connect them with family.
This is a situation where technology really can help. Be it Portal, or GrandPad (used by one of my family members), or something else, staying connected is pretty key.
New treatment may help slow progression of ALS, research shows
The research was supported in part by donations from the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Source: New treatment may help slow progression of ALS, research shows
Great to hear that particular meme might be paying off!
High school students create music program for underprivileged kids during the pandemic – 6abc Philadelphia
A music program started by two high school students is providing much need support to underprivileged youth during the pandemic. They host virtual music lessons with a focus on emotional wellness.
Great idea!
Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets – CNN
Borda’s solution, for now, is the rented Ford pickup, which made its debut on Friday. Dubbed the “Bandwagon,” it travels New York’s five boroughs each weekend with a sound system, support staff and a handful of musicians in tow. If the people can’t come to Lincoln Center, Borda figured, bring the music to the people.
Source: Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets – CNN
I love this.