Based in the Punjab region of India, The D. V. Singh Foundation for Child Development aims to improve access to education for young children, especially girls, with the ultimate vision of creating a society where all children have food, education, good health, and a secure life. Since the charity’s foundation in 2019, the hard work [...] The post Children in India are ‘achieving new heights in literacy’ appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

Abby the ‘self-referral’ cat remarkably showed up on the doorstep of The Sheffield Cats Shelter back in April, soaked from the rain and heavily pregnant. Following 11 weeks of devoted care from the shelter and even an appearance on ITV Calendar, Abby has finally been adopted. The Meow-velous Arrival Since the charity’s foundation in 1897, [...] The post Abby the ‘Self-Referral’ Cat Has Been Adopted appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

Although kitties generally don’t need as much care and attention as dogs, they still can’t fend for themselves. Their pawrents know this and dread the future when they can no longer look after their beloved four-legged companions due to old age or severe illness. That’s why My Grandfather’s Cat is vital to Canada’s vibrant pet [...] The post Canadian Charity Launches Spring Food Drive to Help Aging Adults Care for Their Cats appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

Drowning is the leading cause of death in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Elopement explains this phenomenon. Neurodiverse kids may wander off when they see the light reflecting off the water. When they go unnoticed, tragedy may ensue. The link between autism and drowning is more unfortunate in Australia. Most of the country’s population [...] The post Australian Charity Promotes Ocean Safety and Fun With Surf Lessons for Autistic Youth appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

Aging out of foster care increases a person’s risk of homelessness. About a third of homeless young adults came from the system. Many spend at least one night in the streets during the first year of transitioning out. That’s why A Sense of Home’s (ASOH) advocacy and work is laudable. This Hawthorne, California-based nonprofit helps [...] The post California-Based Nonprofit Creates Homes for Aged-Out Foster Youth appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

In the seaside village of Blue Anchor in Somerset, a remarkable discovery by an 11-year-old girl has unveiled a piece of Earth’s ancient history.  In May 2020, Ruby Reynolds and her father, Justin Reynolds, stumbled upon several bone fragments embedded in rock on a beach in the southwest of England near the River Severn.  The [...] The post 11-year-old discovers fossil of largest marine reptile to ever have been discovered appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

Women-owned businesses bring trillions of dollars to the American economy and employ millions. Yet, these entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges, including earning respect in a male-dominated industry, and balancing family life and business. That’s why the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is doing its work. This charitable organization has been leveling the playing [...] The post National Nonprofit Shows Support for Small Women-Owned Businesses appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

Leading South Yorkshire and Derbyshire cancer charity Weston Park Cancer Charity is celebrating three years of providing their free transport service for cancer patients across the region. The free transport service, which picks patients up from various locations across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, ensures people can get to any of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals sites [...] The post Weston Park Cancer Charity celebrates three years of free transport for cancer patients appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

The American Red Cross is battling a national shortage of blood that threatens the lives of patients needing transfusions, transplants and surgeries. The organization recently announced it’s dealing with the lowest donation levels in 20 years, equal to a 40% drop in donations, but people can still help. Learn more about the impacts of a [...] The post Volunteers and the American Red Cross Work to Overcome the National Blood Shortage appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more

Theft is reprehensible in any context, but it’s particularly deplorable when a nonprofit organization championing affordable and safe housing is the victim. That’s why what happened to Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County was extra sinister. On January 30, 2023, the hearts of the volunteers at a project site in Domenica Park — a housing [...] The post Community Collaborates to Support Habitat for Humanity appeared first on Good News Shared ..read more