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Firefighter leaves his wedding to fight a fire

September 29, 2018 by Leo

When the alarm sounded, St. Paul Park firefighter Jeremy Bourasa left his own wedding.

Source: Firefighter leaves his wedding to fight a fire

So much good, all around.

Two people with paralysis walk again using an implanted device – The Verge

September 28, 2018 by Leo

After Kelly Thomas’ truck flipped with her inside of it in 2014, she was told that she probably would never walk again. Now, with help from a spinal cord implant that she’s nicknamed “Junior,” Thomas is able to walk on her own.

Source: Two people with paralysis walk again using an implanted device – The Verge

Hope for a lot of people.

The Number of Youth in Juvenile Detention in California Has Quietly Plummeted – Voice of San Diego

September 27, 2018 by Leo

Major portions of San Diego’s juvenile detention facilities sit empty. And it’s not just San Diego. Falling crime rates, combined with more money for prevention and a changing juvenile justice culture, have virtually emptied California’s juvenile halls.

Source: The Number of Youth in Juvenile Detention in California Has Quietly Plummeted – Voice of San Diego

What a great problem to have. 🙂

Special-needs kids become co-pilots at Centennial Airport

September 26, 2018 by Leo

Challenge Air for Kids and Friends was held at Centennial Airport Saturday to help special needs kids realize their dream of piloting an airplane. As many as 100 kids were able to sit next to a vet…

Source: Special-needs kids become co-pilots at Centennial Airport

This real estate company figured out a simple way to offer the homeless a house and a job

September 25, 2018 by Leo

It’s now started a nonprofit to help spread its simple solution: hire people who’ve lost their jobs and homes to be property managers–and have them live for cheap on-site.

Source: This real estate company figured out a simple way to offer the homeless a house and a job

Great idea. I hope it catches on.

North Carolina’s Famous Wild Horses Emerge from Hurricane Florence Unscathed

September 24, 2018 by Leo

The wild horses relied on their instincts to ride out Hurricane Florence.

Source: North Carolina’s Famous Wild Horses Emerge from Hurricane Florence Unscathed

I suspect they’ve been through this before.

New York library lends out ties, briefcases and handbags for job interviews

September 23, 2018 by Leo

The librarian told a group of high school students: “You want to look professional, you shouldn’t be bringing a backpack to a job interview.” She was surprised by their reaction – and soon she realized there was a need.

Source: New York library lends out ties, briefcases and handbags for job interviews

Very cool. I hope this idea spreads.

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Viral post of volunteer napping with cats brings in funds to run sanctuary for a year

September 23, 2018 by Leo

After a post about a volunteer went viral, the pet sanctuary where this cat-loving man spends his time is close to reaching the its funding goal for the year.

Source: Viral post of volunteer napping with cats brings in funds to run sanctuary for a year

Cool on so many levels. 🙂

Shelter’s new approach reunites dog with owner

September 22, 2018 by Leo

A new program at the Kent County Animal Shelter is working to save more dogs from being put down, using Facebook to place them in homes.

Source: Shelter’s new approach reunites dog with owner

It’s trendy to complain about social media, but it also make some wonderful things possible.

Georgetown Students Help Free Prisoner Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder

September 21, 2018 by Leo

A man imprisoned for more than 26 years was released this morning in New York, in part thanks to Georgetown students who worked diligently last semester to challenge his wrongful murder conviction and advocate for his freedom.

Source: Georgetown Students Help Free Prisoner Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder

What a great way to leverage education….

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