Submitted by Alfred, Maryland

My heart was overjoyed to see a group of 15 or more youth doing community service for a nation they have never visited accept through lens of a news reporter. Upon hearing of the devastation in Haiti a black own and governed nation, the poorest of all third world countries, youth of the culturally and economically deprived heeded the call to become Angels of Hope to a people less fortunate then themselves. They came off the street corner and parking lot to help package gifts for the mission’s trip Instead looking for a hand out, they decided to reach out and devoted hours of time to package pampers, underwear, feminine items, toiletries, toys and blow pops; they decided to be ‘their brother’s keeper’ to a kindred they have never met. “I think this toy will help to take a child’s mind off his hurt and pain and sleep through night,” respond one youth, as she hand pick the toy for her gift and waited in line for wrapping to secure it to pair of underwear and blow pop. Afterward a participating Board Member led us in prayer, follow by a youth minister and closing with a young man from the community over the mission, the gifts and the recipients. This was truly a different face of our young people in the community where drugs and violence plague the streets with a glim chance of hope.

Submitted by Virginia ,Michigan

There is this Dad's Club that was started by a man that formed a valet service for dropping off and picking up the students at a Detroit Middle School. He started the annual Father-Daughter Dance activity. He created a scholarship for 5th graders and they were honored by the Detroit City Council with the Spirit of Detroit Award for assisting not only the students but the parents and principal as well.

Submitted by Gamila ,Texas

I am coordinating A Bleeding Disorder Community Awareness Social Event, Purpose is to bring awareness to the community and public about bleeding disorders and how common they are, but how rare they are diagnosed or talked about...with limited healthcare and programs to help families with bleeding disorders such as Hemophilia, Von Willie brands and other bleeding deficiencies.I would like to bring awareness/knowledge to the community with an effort to increase support and donations to organizations for research and cures to help save lives for the bleeding disorder community. I am a mother who has two children who suffers from severe Hemophilia...which is a bleeding disorder in which one of the proteins needed to form blood clots is missing or reduced...therefor they cannot stop bleeding on their own.Hopefully my efforts will help educate and increase the need for research for a cure for Bleeding Disorders.

Submitted by Christine, Georgia

Please tell the good news of Aviation Career Enrichment, Inc. (ACE)a non-profit youth aviation organization located in Georgia. The organization is a great "Good News Story" worthy of being told. At our upcoming banquet, ACE will celebrate 30 years of "Building Careers Out of Dreams In 1980, Mr. A created Aviation Career Enrichment, Inc. (ACE). Mr. A. exemplifies a man of character and values. He is also a humble man who has shared the world of aviation with so many who had a dream. He not only opens the doors to their dreams of becoming aviators, he teaches them life skills to become successful at whatever their dreams may be with a mindset of courage, discipline and determination to follow their hearts and never give up their dreams. Mr. A and his wife of 50 years have both given money to help students in need of assistance while attending ACE. The success stories of ACE students and former ACE students are endless. For example, in the 1960s, while a teacher at Price High School in Atlanta, Mr. Alexander first introduced aviation to his students. During that time, there were two young men from low income families living in the projects of Atlanta who Mr. A took under his wings and taught them to fly. He also became a father figure to those young men as well. Today, both of them are airline captains for a major commercial airline carrier. Through the ACE program, students have received scholarships and sponsorships to fly. Many students, after graduating from high school continue their education at the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy and many colleges and universities throughout the United States. Through the years, many of the volunteers for ACE have been previous students. The staff of ACE are all certified pilots and there are others in the aviation field who also donate their time FREE of charge every Saturday for the last 30 years. There are NO PAID STAFF persons at ACE. Even the parents of the students have organized an ACE Parent Association and volunteer to assist in all of ACE's administrative needs.

Submitted by Deborah, Georgia

I would like to tell you about a group called "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" located in Clayton County, Georgia. This organization was founded to help grandparents and relative caregivers who have decided not to let their precious relatives go to foster care or other places. We have stepped in and taken over the care of our relatives because for many reasons the parent is unable to do that job. This organization provides monthly educational and recreational services as well as trips and assistance for the families. They also provide "Christmas Wishes" with donated help from other organizations to children who, otherwise, would not have Christmas due to circumstances in the home. I know that the need for more help at Christmas is one of the biggest challenges for our Director Mrs. B, but she is an angel who does miracles for all of us. I know that over 100 families are truly blessed to have this organization and use it to the fullest. I know that everyone wants help for their organizations, but when I think how all of these grandparents have given up their "GOLDEN YEAR FUN" to say, "I will be a parent again and raise my grandchildren so that they are not put into the foster care system,” it makes me even more appreciative of Mrs. B’s work and the fact that a program like this exists in the county. I only wish that the government would see how important our job is and allow us to be given better assistance to help raise our families, because some of us have six to eleven children in our families and live on a fixed income...well you do the math! I know that people raising their relative’s children isn’t anything new, but when an organization is put in place to help these relatives, I think it should be recognized and aided so that we can help even more families in need. We all do what we need to do to keep our families together and the Kinship Care Resource Center (the official name of the organization) is a wonderful group for all of us. I am a grandparent raising my grandchildren and a part of Kinship Care, so I know what this group does first-hand. I am writing this story not only to bring attention to my group of grandparents, but for all the GRANDPARENTS who LOVE their GRANDCHILDREN whether they are raising them or not!

Submitted by Terrie, Ohio

during the unfortunate devastation of the Earthquakes in Haiti our County rallied together to form a fund raising event that brought together more than 12 Churches, Community Leaders, Government Officials and many others. The most amazing of them all happened to be a student from M. High school. This caring young man brought money which he had saved up for years that was to buy a car. Instead he started a fund at school which compelled others to give and eventually his giving opened the door for other students to share in the compassion. These students began raising a substantial amount of money. During the County fund raiser M. High School submitted donations that came up too the same amount the Community raised.

Submitted by Cloria, Texas

Last summer I started a girls group to empower young girls ages 5 to 16 teaching them to know how to love themselves and have selfesteem. Encouraging them to always believe in themselve no matter whats going on and to never give up. I taught them responsibilities how to take care of themselves and how to take care of business.Giving them hope to one day they too can be business women. I also taught them on hand experience we made purses and bracelets. I love working with the youth because when I was a little black girl growing up in the fifthward in Houston Texas that was taught to me I learn how to crochet at the age of 8 yrs old and I was sent to Sears and Robot to leran how to knitt,those were the good old days and I just believe those day should never leave.Those things kept me out of trouble I was always busy doing something positive.It helped me be the woman that I am to day I have my own music production company, I have a register trade mark and i am working on my youth center. So in closing i want to let the world know there are still some people CREATING THE GOOD NEWS. Thank You

Submitted by Toya, Georgia

I am a High School Senior and I started a business that allows students, like me, raise money for college. I started a movement called SWAG10 which stands for Students With A Goal 10,000 and represents that 10,000 students that I want to help raise $30,000 each by August 2010. I want to help students raise money to pay for college because each year 1 million students leave school because of money. If we all participated a little bit all students can afford to pay for college and have a future. When a person goes to make a purchase at website using the student ID number a % of the purchase price goes into a college fund account for the student. I even found a way that large organizations like churches can support all of the registered students in their organization with one ID number. Whenever a organization member purchases the candy the a % gets spread equitably across al l of the registered students This program will help encourage students to attend college, and it will also help student come out of college debt free. I know that I am just a teenager, but I believe that I can make a big impact on this world!

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