VP of External Affairs, Chris Frank and Business Development Coordinator, Jillian Nadolski are here to talk about their support of Emergency Preparedness Month.  

VP of External Affairs, Chris Frank and Business Development Coordinator, Jillian Nadolski are here to talk about their support of Emergency Preparedness Month.

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The Coast Social Network with Cornerstone Alliance 9/25/23

A pizzeria owner in New York City is making sure no one in his neighborhood has to go hungry. 

Daniel Romano, owner of D’Romano’s Pizza in the Bronx, started offering free slices after he saw a woman searching through the restaurant’s trash for food. Romano brought her inside, gave her a fresh slice, and told her she never needed to be embarrassed to ask for help.

The experience inspired him to put a handwritten sign on the window inviting anyone who’s hungry to come in for a free slice of pizza and water. The message has resonated far beyond the Bronx, with people from across the country calling to donate and help cover the cost of meals for those in need.

Romano says his late mother used to always tell him, "A desperate person will always make a better decision on a full stomach than on an empty one."

What began with one act of compassion has grown into a community effort, with Romano hoping to remind people that everyone deserves not only a hot meal, but also dignity and kindness. 

A pizzeria owner in New York City is making sure&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6293/Pizza-Shop-Owner-Sees-Woman-Eating-From-the-Trash-Gives-Her-a-Fresh-Slice-and-Makes-a-Promise-to-Feed-Anyone-Who-Is-Hungry">no one in his neighborhood has to go hungry</a>.&nbsp;
Daniel Romano, owner of D&rsquo;Romano&rsquo;s Pizza in the Bronx, started offering free slices after he saw a woman searching through the restaurant&rsquo;s trash for food. Romano brought her inside, gave her a fresh slice, and told her she never needed to be embarrassed to ask for help.
The experience inspired him to put a handwritten sign on the window inviting anyone who&rsquo;s hungry to come in for a free slice of pizza and water. The message has resonated far beyond the Bronx, with people from across the country calling to donate and help cover the cost of meals for those in need.
Romano says his late mother used to always tell him, "A desperate person will always make a better decision on a full stomach than on an empty one."
What began with one act of compassion has grown into a community effort, with Romano hoping to remind people that everyone deserves not only a hot meal, but also dignity and kindness.&nbsp;

A Slice of Kindness - Zack's Good News

A heartwarming adoption story is getting attention online. A TikTok creator named Rachel, who calls herself an "animal influencer," visited a shelter and asked to meet its "least wanted dog," which turned out to be a pit bull named Nancy who has received no adoption applications.

Nancy arrived at the shelter after her owner died and was very depressed.

Rachel decided she was going to visit Nancy and take her on weekly outings. She shared videos that showed a playful, affectionate dog who loved toys, kisses, and time at the park. She also helped work on Nancy's training to boost her chances of finding a home.

The videos gave viewers a completely different picture of the shelter dog's personality, and after weeks of attention and care, Nancy was finally adopted. The story is also sparking conversations about pit bulls, which are disproportionately represented in U.S. animal shelters.

A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/dog-shelter-tiktok-pitbull-volunteer-before-after">heartwarming adoption story</a>&nbsp;is getting attention online. A TikTok creator named Rachel, who calls herself an "animal influencer," visited a shelter and asked to meet its "least wanted dog," which turned out to be a pit bull named Nancy who has received no adoption applications.
Nancy arrived at the shelter after her owner died and was very depressed.
Rachel decided she was going to visit Nancy and take her on weekly outings. She shared videos that showed a playful, affectionate dog who loved toys, kisses, and time at the park. She also helped work on Nancy's training to boost her chances of finding a home.
The videos gave viewers a completely different picture of the shelter dog's personality, and after weeks of attention and care, Nancy was finally adopted. The story is also sparking conversations about pit bulls, which are disproportionately represented in U.S. animal shelters.

TikTok Adoption Goes Viral - Zack's Good News

Marc Brown, an attorney in Columbia, South Carolina, just donated 1,300 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Hampton County, enough to provide a bookbag for every public school student from Pre-K through sixth grade in the district.

Brown says supporting students is especially important because his mother was a life-long teacher. "My mom was a public school teacher in South Carolina for over 30 years, so I make it a goal to support students however I can," he said.  "By showing out appreciation to the families across Hampton County, we are empowering our community."

The giveaway ensures hundreds of families can start the school year with one less expense to worry about.

Marc Brown, an attorney in Columbia, South Carolina,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blufftontoday.com/story/news/local/2026/08/24/columbia-attorney-marc-brown-donates-1300-bookbags-to-hampton-co-students/91280495007/">just donated 1,300 backpacks</a>&nbsp;filled with school supplies to students in Hampton County, enough to provide a bookbag for every public school student from Pre-K through sixth grade in the district.
Brown says supporting students is especially important because his mother was a life-long teacher. "My mom was a public school teacher in South Carolina for over 30 years, so I make it a goal to support students however I can," he said.&nbsp; "By showing out appreciation to the families across Hampton County, we are empowering our community."
The giveaway ensures hundreds of families can start the school year with one less expense to worry about.

The Coast Social Network with Cornerstone Alliance 9/25/23

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