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Black-led church builds affordable apartments for seniors on its property, meeting housing needs in Austin

The Texas church is building affordable apartments to meet housing needs: “Such a tragedy to see how quickly East Austin has changed.”
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On the left, a group of men unload foam boxes at an airport tarmac. On the right, a green iguana opens its mouth, as if in shock.

21 animals, 6 of which are critically endangered, rescued after smuggling attempt at Thailand airport

The seizure comes months after over 1,000 lemurs and tortoises were smuggled into Thailand by way of Madagascar.
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A nurse living out of her truck came in for a job interview. She left with much more than a paycheck

When Jovanda Taylor applied for a job at a nursing home, the hiring manager immediately noticed that Taylor didn’t fill out a permanent address.
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A photo collage of heaps of clothing and household items at a parking lot, a bird stares into a camera, a micro-glass and leaf, a hand holding blocks of legos, and an aerial view of a forest

Good News This Week: April 5, 2025 - Plastic, Dolls, & Birds

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A tabby cat is surrounded by suckling kittens on a street

Animal shelters buckle in for 'kitten season' by hosting foster workshops, fundraisers, and 'kitten baby showers'

Kitten season runs from March to October. Here’s how shelters are buckling in for the huge influx of cats across the country.
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Scientists invent edible 'squid shell biofilm' to double shelf-life of strawberries — without changing their taste

The biofilm was derived from the peel of a pomegranate and the inner shells of a squid.
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On the left, a map showing a run through brisbane that clocks in at 50km. On the right: a white man in hat, shorts, and a white t-shirt mid-run in a park.

Runner raises money for homeless neighbors by attempting 50 ultramarathons in 50 days

Rob Bounds is running to raise awareness for homelessness in Queensland, a rate that has risen 34% in the last 5 years.
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A large group of people stands in a warehouse, smiling next to palettes of donated food

Trump's USDA cuts leave food bank without 900,000 meals, so a community is rallying to feed their neighbors

As USDA funding for food banks is slashed, the Food Bank of Delaware has seen an influx of support.
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Colorado honors Jane Goodall's birthday with new 'Animals Matter' holiday

Governor Jared Polis shared the proclamation on April 3.
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How Goodwill transformed a homeless woman's life with one single intervention

After fleeing domestic violence, Shaheera Alnatshia found hope in Goodwill.
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Realtors, government officials create 'homelessness dashboard' to help those in need

Now, volunteers can find opportunities to help with just a few clicks.
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On the left, a white hotel exterior with a white tent as a crowd of people gather, in the middle a hallway of a hotel, on the right, a new bed with rich blue blankets

Hotel transformed into permanent housing for homeless seniors: ‘I feel like I’m walking in a mansion.’

The fully renovated Forest Point Place now stands in place of an unassuming hotel, welcoming 90 tenants to a new home.
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