Rosedale student pens letters to nursing home residents

Rosedale student pens letters to nursing home residents

"safe haven baby boxes" are used "all across the state".

Now..

"a brazil woman" has made it "her mission" to bring one "to clay county".

News 10's "jada huddlestun" shares more.

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Safe haven baby boxes are used as a resource for women who feel they can't take care of a child.

It allows them to anonymously give the child to authorities.

Mandy shepherd brought the idea to city leaders to bring one of these resources to clay county.

Her idea paid off.

Brazil city leaders voted to approve a baby box.

It will be located at the brazil city fire department.

Shepard says she's grateful to have this resource available for those that may need it.

/////// /////// "i'll be honest, i really get excited about the whole thing, because i think it's one of those things that other people see the need as well, and they want it.

I mean, that makes me really happy."

//////// coming up at the top of the hour..

You'll hear what's next in the process for the baby box..

And what inspired shepard to pitch the idea in the first place.

Back to you.

//////// "a young lady" is helping "to spread some joy"!

We'll tell you "what she's doing" to connect with people "at a local living facility".

And..

You'll hear..

How "you" can share "your good new with us!

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Gave way "to sunshine"!

But things could look a little bit different "in the coming days".

Your storm team-"10" forecast..

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"a 4th grade student"..

"from rosedale elementary school" is putting her time "away from school" "to good use".

"aubrie beeson" visits "signature "a 4th grade student"..

"from rosedale elementary school" is putting her time "away from school" "t good use".

"aubrie beeson" visits "signature healthcare" in terre haute "often".

"her mom" works there..

But..

Due to covid-19 concerns..

Aubrie's visits have been cut-off.

So..

She's staying connected with the many residents "through letters".

Each letter includes: "a positive message".

//////// ////// "because i want to make the residents feel like they can be happy every day so i want to write letters to them."

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The "10"-year old has penned "112"-letters so far..

And she' still going strong!

That's awesome!

And..

She plans to reach all