Today’s Good News 6-18-24

Today’s Good News 6-18-24

A fire department in central California posted a Father’s Day photo after a huge baby boom this past year.  In 12 months, firefighters have welcomed 14 babies…………….Our Greenville YouTuber, MrBeast, is at it again, donating $200,000 to give families in a poor Ugandan village a full year’s salary, around $1,000 each.  Some of them have already used the money to open businesses, build homes, and send their kids to school. He also launched a fundraiser, so fans can give the same amount to families in a neighboring village.  You can check it out at GiveDirectly.org/Beast………………And finally………. 

A Navy vet and retired cop named John Barnett is raising money for the charity Paws of War, which helps rescue and train service dogs for veterans, by running marathons in all 50 states.  He ran his first one in Billings, MT.  His next one is in Anchorage, AK on the 22nd. He got assistance from Paws of War after being injured while on patrol. Barnett said “This is just my way of giving back and helping other first responders, brothers and sisters. Everyone who goes through Paws of War has struggles, and if I can help one person, I feel good.” 

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