A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
A clothing store owner in Chicago who lost $350,000 from looting is on his way to getting it all back thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Source: Store Owner Who Lost Everything To Looting Hopes To Reopen After Donations Pour In
It’s heartening to see several of these “the community responds” stories, of which this is just an example. As I often say, the worst in some brings out the best in others.
“I’m glad I’ll get to do something that people need now more than ever with my daughter,” Dr. Cynthia Kudji said.
Inspiring, for many reasons.
What was supposed to be an intimate moment before a couple’s wedding ceremony has turned into a symbol of solidarity and love seen and shared more with more than just their wedding party.
Source: This couple’s wedding first look happened in front of a Black Lives Matter protest – CNN
Love it.
The hashtag #MatchAMillion was coined quickly after news of the group’s donation was made public.
Source: BTS Fans Match The Group’s $1 Million Black Lives Matter Donation In 24 Hours
You don’t need to be a fan to respect their fans. Wow.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) — When Antonio Gwynn Jr. saw the damage from protests in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, he grabbed a broom, bought some trash bags and started cleaning the streets by …
Well done!
A food drive at a middle school in Minneapolis was overwhelmed by the amount of donated groceries and supplies.
The worst brings out the best…
Forced to get creative with the coronavirus pandemic limiting large social gatherings, one Florida charter school made sure its seniors still graduated in style.
Source: Florida charter school holds graduation ceremony on jet skis – CNN
I love how creative people have been getting. This looks like a lot of fun!
The coronavirus pandemic has spurred an outpouring of gratitude for our essential workers. One New Jersey man is using his “Ausome” talent to dish out balloons filled with joy in his community.
Source: Artist with autism makes balloon sculptures to thank essential workers – CNN
Wow! Impressive work.
Stephen Wamukota came up with a hand-washing machine that helps prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Source: Coronavirus: Kenyan boy who made hand-washing machine awarded – BBC News
Nice.
A healthcare worker has been reunited with her daughters after nine weeks apart during the pandemic. Suzie Vaughan was filmed surprising her daughter in a video going viral.
Source: Medic Mum Surprises Daughters After 9 Weeks Apart. Moving Reunion Is Viral
Of course the dog having something to say made it for me. 🙂