08/12/26 Today’s Good News is all about how we can all help a local nonprofit in Oklahoma City. Curbside Chronical is helping homeless residents stay safe as all these extreme temperatures create dangerous conditions. As residents search for ways to stay cool, the heat poses a far more dangerous challenge for people experiencing homelessness. Heat creates life-threatening conditions. That’s why Curbside Chronicle stepped in, to distribute water and essential heat relief supplies to anyone who needs them. No one leaves without a bottle of water. Beyond employing people experiencing homelessness, Curbside Chronicle serves as a resource hub. They provide wide brimmed hats, bug spray, sunscreen, and cooling rags to help people stay safe during the hottest days of summer. Heat impacts vendors’ income, many Curbside vendors rely on magazine sales for income, but the heat often makes it harder to work. Even so, vendors continue showing up because their income is essential, so they can provide for themselves and get back on their feet. We can all help by making donations to keep vendors protected through the rest of the summer. To learn more about Curbside Chronicle or to donate, visit https://www.thecurbsidechronicle.org/
08/11/26 Today's Good News is a call to action! The American Red Cross declared the second national blood crisis in its history last week, signaling a critical lack of life-saving supply for hospital needs. A blood crisis means that blood may not be there for a patient when they need it most. The supply has fallen so low that the product somebody needs may not be on a hospital shelf when they need it. While supply has fallen, the need for blood across the United States has stayed constant. Somebody in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. While all eligible donors are needed, type O is what doctors reach for first in emergencies because they don’t have to take the time to match blood types with patients. If three more blood donors came to each Red Cross blood drive for the next month, the country would be able to get out of the blood crisis. To check your eligibility to donate blood and/or register for an appointment, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/
08/10/26 Today's Good News is about how we can dance and help the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Five square dance clubs across the Oklahoma City metro are coming together now through the 16th for the Balance Plate Progressive Dance Week, benefiting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma! Please bring a non-perishable food donation to any dance during the week and help fight food insecurity in our community. Whether you're an experienced dancer or just want to watch the dances, everyone is welcome! Make plans this week to dance, donate, and make a difference now through the 16th! For dance locations, dates, and times, visit https://cdsda.com/events-flyers/
