New Hampshire firefighters recently saved a dog that wandered out onto a frozen lake. It fell through the ice, but they got to it in time and hoisted it up onto a raft. They shared photos of the rescue on Facebook…………….A New Jersey influencer got a bunch of followers to pitch in and buy Angel Tree gifts for underprivileged kids. The Salvation Army and Walmart partner up on it each year to help make sure every kid has a gift to open. She was hoping to clear the whole tree of tags, but found out that’s not possible . . . they just keep adding more tags no matter what, but thanks to her videos, they said her local Angel Tree program is now #1 in the state of New Jersey…………And finally………..
A CA pizza restaurant is creating jobs for people with special needs, inspired by the owners’ 19-year-old daughter Grace, who has Down syndrome and had difficulty finding employment. Pizzabilities opened last summer and is thriving, and Grace is not just an employee — she’s a co-owner. Grace’s mom, Amy Baker, says the response from job seekers with special needs has been overwhelming, and they hope to grow Pizzabilities to many more locations. The restaurant’s motto, printed on the back of every employee’s shirt is “Where pizzas and abilities rise together.”