http://www.goodnewspdx.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:33:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today on KXL we talked about Sleep Country's commitment to Foster Kids around Oregon and Washington.  These kids are frequently uprooted from their homes with only the clothes on their backs.  Temproary homes may only receive a few hundred dollars a year to help pay for clothes, school supplies and ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/07/19/helping-foster-kids-sleep-easier-every-night/ Today on KXL, we told you about Help For Daddy.    Imagine you are a married man.  Suddenly, for one reason or another, you find yourself a single-father (divorce, separation, etc).  Trying to be a stand-up guy and do what's best for your kids, you move out and find yourself an apartment.   An ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/06/14/help-for-daddy/ While the goal for any group battling a disease is a cure, sometimes discovering ways to help those with the disease live a better life in the mean time is just as valuable.    At Parkinson's Resources of Oregon they help people with the disease adjust their speech, improve their mobility and ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/05/17/helping-battle-parkinsons/ [caption id="attachment_1157" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="After seven years, Gavin Larsen is hanging up her pointe shoes"][/caption] It's a bittersweet week around Oregon Ballet Theatre.  Principal Dancer and fan favorite, Gavin Larsen, is retiring from the stage to focus on teaching at the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre.  For ticket info to Larsen's ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/04/26/larsen-makes-the-next-leap-in-dance/ Nonprofits and investors are getting in the same room next week thanks to the ReVisioning Value Conference. As discussed on today's Good News Update on KXL, there is a big push for "Impact Investing."  Basically, this school of thought says charity can only push nonprofit visions so far.  You need "market ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/04/18/revisioning-value/ If you want some face time with the Mayor of Beaverton and you are under 18, sign up for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Board.  We talked with some of the members in todays GNU on KXL . . . great opportunity to get involved in city happenings. Sign ups are due ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/04/11/beaverton-youth-board/ Yes, our own Colby Reade was on KGW thiws morning dressed in Tiger Print Footy PJS . . . for those who missed the GNU on KXL, it was to support the upcoming Sleep County Pajama Bowl.  It's a really fun event every year where teams get together and raise ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/04/05/pj-bowl/ If you're looking to turn your old denim (jean jackets, daisy dukes, cut offs, overalls . . . it's all good) into something REALLY useful, consider turning it into INSULATION.  It's the Blue to Green program run through Cotton Incorporated and The Gap. For drop off info, go here. http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/03/07/cotton-to-insulation/ **Apologies for the delay everyone . . . had some publishing issues**   The Uhaul Reuse Center in the Portland Metro Area is at the Hillsboro Location.   This is where customers can drop off unwanted, gently used materials and then pick up stuff they may be able to put to good use. http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/02/22/u-haul-reuse-center/ While kids these days seem to grasp the idea that good grades will eventually lead to a brighter future, it never hurts to add a little incentive into the mix just for giggles. Some parents offer cash bribes for every B+ or A.  Five bucks for a B, 10 bucks for ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/02/03/cars-for-grades-well-at-least-one-car/