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Saskatoon’s Afforestation Areas Receive Federal Funding
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. education and awareness project regarding on-site environmental protection, restoration in conjunction with place-based, nature-based solutions for climate action for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, 326 acres and George Genereux Urban Regional Park, 148 acres. - June 20, 2021 - Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Jovan Miller Speaks at Nation United Lacrosse Camp About Diversity in Lacrosse and Opportunities for Youth of Color to Earn College Scholarships
Jovan Miller, former professional lacrosse player, Syracuse University All-American, educator, and social justice speaker at Nation United Lacrosse Camp addressing student athletes about diversity in lacrosse and its opportunities for youth of color to earn college scholarships. - June 20, 2021 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse
Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire Partners with Facebook Elevate and Coursera for Social Media Marketing Training
Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire is thrilled to be part of a new initiative launched by Goodwill Industries International, Facebook Elevate and Coursera to help job seekers master social media marketing skills. - June 19, 2021 - Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire
Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
KIB Teams with Singley Academy Theatre Department Group Performs Environmental Skit at Cimarron Recreation Center
Cimarron Park Recreation Center was a flurry of activity on June 11, as Singley Academy theatre students and their director joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a lively presentation of an environmental mascot skit. The thespians took on the roles of KIB mascot Kirby the Toucan, Buddy the Blue... - June 18, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Locus AG Launches Second Line of Carbon-Accelerating Soil Probiotic Technologies with Added Phosphorus Benefits
New Pantego™ microbial soil amendment gives farmers the upper hand in crop performance and environmental impact across wider temperature ranges. - June 15, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
HBICHQ Reduces Recidivism in Formerly Incarcerated Women
The HBIC HQ Foundation is helping formerly incarcerated women overcome obstacles to employment through encouraging entrepreneurship will not only help reduce recidivism but also give women opportunities otherwise unavailable to them. Read on to learn how one nonprofit, www.HBICHQ.com, has created... - June 08, 2021 - HBIC HQ Foundation
FLJC Joins Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s #FreeTheVote Bus Tour in Miami
Legal aid organization will provide driver license and rights restoration services on June 11, 12, and 13 in Brownsville, West Perrine, and Allapattah neighborhoods of Miami. - June 05, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
CivSense Lauds Pakistan Govt, NCOC Efforts on Anti-COVID Vac Campaign
Urges thorough research, verification into false news regarding Vaccine. - May 31, 2021 - CivSense
Tennessee United for Human Rights to Commemorate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, Tennessee United for Human Rights is observing the day with special messages online. - May 29, 2021 - United for Human Rights
CivSense Proposes Solution for 3 Million Lacking IDs, Potentially Missing Jabs in Pakistan
Dr Mahwish Sohail Urges Over-30s to Get Vaccinated, Praises Government Measures - May 27, 2021 - CivSense
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Martin F. Baumann to Its Board of Directors
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Martin F. Baumann, Adjunct Professor at The Washington Campus, to its Board of Directors. - May 22, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Attorney Aaron Parnas Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Florida Justice Center, the state’s only criminal legal aid organization, announced today the addition of attorney Aaron Parnas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Parnas joins FLJC after serving as a pro bono attorney and as an advocate for the disenfranchised and marginalized. Bringing a passion... - May 20, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas Office Employees Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Conducts Cleanup at Bird’s Fort Trail Park
The Dallas office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a service project at Bird’s Fort Trail Park, 5756 Riverside Dr. Ten employee volunteers gathered at the park, which is part of Irving’s Campion Trail, on April 20. - May 20, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers
"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.
Star Park Las Colinas Teams with KIB for Beautification Project Group Paints at Fritz Park Petting Farm
Star Park Las Colinas, a new Lincoln Property Company apartment community, recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a beautification project. On May 6, four employees met KIB staff at Fritz Park in Irving to paint at the Petting Farm. The enthusiastic group added a fresh coat of... - May 12, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful 70 Texas Communities Honored for Their Exceptional Community Improvement Efforts
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement nonprofit organization, recently named Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation granted to 70 affiliates of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star Affliate is the highest... - May 05, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Jodie Sweetin is Motivating Change with Impactree
Since she was a small child, Jodie Sweetin has been in the spotlight. Cast as Stephanie Tanner on ABC’s Full House at the age of 5, Jodie Sweetin quickly became a household name, growing up in front of millions during Full House’s 8 season run. After graduating college, Jodie reentered... - April 29, 2021 - Impactree
KIB Hosts Hybrid "Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off" Cleanup 104 Volunteers Participate in Person and Virtually
Trinity View Park was the site for Keep Irving Beautiful’s (KIB) annual spring cleanup event, the "Don’t mess with Texas Trash-Off," part of the state’s signature event for the national Great American Cleanup initiative. On April 10, volunteers arrived early, according... - April 22, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Technology Advancements Drive Top Agriculture Executives to Take New Leadership Positions at Locus AG
Agtech startup’s successful soil probiotic technologies and carbon platform are attracting key industry talent. - April 17, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Beth Rosenstein to Its Board of Directors
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Beth Rosenstein, Managing Principal for Deloitte Global Consulting Clients & Industries, to its Board of Directors. - April 16, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Acosta Cares Volunteers with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Plants 25 Trees at Running Bear Park
The walking trail at Running Bear Park now is lined with more trees, thanks to the recent efforts of volunteers from the Acosta Cares team, a group of employees from Acosta Sales and Marketing and Mosaic Sales Solutions. On April 6, eight Acosta Cares volunteers partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful... - April 10, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Applications Are Closing Soon for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Through Partnership with Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Cook County have partnered to provide the community with COVID-19 Recovery through Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance (ccERA). Applications opened on Thursday, March 11, 2021 and close on Friday, April 2, 2021. All applications and questions may be directed at... - March 27, 2021 - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Girl Scouts Participate in Spring Break Service Project with Keep Irving Beautiful Troops 1810, 6458 Clean at Rock Island Trail
What do Irving Girl Scout Troops do during spring break? They find a way to be of service to the community. Members of Troops 6458 and 1810 joined with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a cleanup March 17 near the Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail. The troops participated in a similar... - March 24, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Tampa Crossroad’s New CEO Reveals New Look and Direction
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, helps people find their direction, through behavioral wellness, employment and housing services. Today, the nonprofit unveils a new direction of its own, as Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer... - March 20, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Keep Irving Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful’s President’s Circle Award Recognition
Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has presented Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) with its 2020 President’s Circle Award. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance by certified affiliates of Keep America... - March 18, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Care Resource and Florida Justice Center Partner to Serve Returning Citizens
Organizations work together to provide health services to justice-involved people in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. - March 11, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Students in Clearwater Learn their Human Rights and How to Advocate for Them
On March 2nd, 2021 United for Human Right’s Florida chapter delivered a seminar to 30 students ages 10 to 14 from the Community Learning Center in Clearwater, Florida. Children learned what human rights are from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Christopher King, President of United... - March 06, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
Research by RobotMowerCenter.com Shows How Changing from Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers to Robotic Mowers and Electric Lawn Equipment Saves Lives Due to Reductions in Pollution
RobotMowerCenter.com releases assessment highlighting the link between traditional lawn mowers causing deaths from poor air quality in the USA. - March 05, 2021 - Robot Mower Center
Florida Justice Center Offers Free Criminal Record Sealing
Florida legal aid organization provides free lawyers and launches fundraiser with goal of clearing 400 arrest records throughout the state. - March 04, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Bruneley Lalanne Joins Florida Justice Center as Staff Attorney
Florida Justice Center, the first and only legal aid organization in Florida authorized by the Supreme Court to offer criminal legal services, announced today the hiring of former Broward County Assistant Public Defender Bruneley Lalanne as its newest staff attorney. - March 03, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Reentry Center Opens in Broward County to Help Rebuild Lives After Prison
Legal aid organization opens doors to public; provides holistic reentry services to returning citizens from prison. - March 03, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
ICHRRF Urges New Zealand Government to Change Discriminatory Rules Against Indigenous Maori Culture
The International Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom encourages New Zealand to broaden cultural norms in public institutions. - February 26, 2021 - ICHRRF
WEarth - The First Climate Positive Wooden Watch
WEarth Recently Launches Its First Climate Positive Wooden Watch as It Aims to Increase Awareness About Responsible Consumption - February 19, 2021 - WEarth
Florida Justice Center Names Alex Saiz First Director of Legal Services
Florida Justice Center, the first and only legal aid organization in Florida to offer criminal legal services, announced today the hiring of Miami-based attorney Alex Saiz as its first Director of Legal Services. Alex Saiz is a trial attorney with more than eight years of experience in criminal... - February 14, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Irving Girl Scout Troops 6458, 1810, Join Keep Irving Beautiful Conduct Group Cleanup at Rock Island Trail
Members of Irving Girl Scout Troops 6458 and 1810 started their weekend early by participating in a cleanup project with Keep Irving Beautiful Feb. 5. The scouts and two adult sponsors met at the KIB office after school, then headed to the new Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail. Observing... - February 14, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Bringing Human Trafficking Education to the Forefront of Florida
United for Human Rights’ Florida chapter welcomes a new member as the Anti-Human Trafficking Educator for all their awareness and outreach on the human trafficking front. To schedule an event or educational seminar on the topic of human trafficking, contact Partnersfl@humanrights.com. In... - February 13, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
Earth Law Center to Partner on "Invisible Hand" Youth International Screening
The Screening Will Include a Panel Discussion with Youth Activists - February 13, 2021 - Earth Law Center
President Biden: Will You Save America’s Heritage Wild Horses?
An open letter to the President of the United States of America - Joseph R. Biden Jr. about the Bureau of Land Management's mismanagement of native-species American wild horses. - February 10, 2021 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Bikers Against Trafficking Offer a Free Awareness Workshop on Human Trafficking
Bikers Against Trafficking International and United for Human Rights Florida chapter are holding a Human Trafficking Awareness workshop on February 13, at 10:00am EST. The workshop will be held virtually and the link to register is on the Facebook page @HumanRightsFL. Bikers Against Trafficking... - February 05, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
New Agricultural Carbon Initiative Pairs Buyers with American Farmers to Accelerate Fight Against Climate Change
Bluesource Enters Agricultural Carbon Market with Partnership That Provides Unmatched Financial Incentives for the Industry - February 03, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Junico Kids is Proud to Announce Their Newest Initiative SwapUp
Your kid grew up another size or two. Your wardrobe is getting full with stuff they can't wear & so you need to shop for more. Well, now you can swap the outgrown clothes into ones that fit them, - January 30, 2021 - Junico Kids
Kimley-Horn Employees Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Kicks Off 2021 with Bird’s Fort Trail Park Cleanup Project
Employees from the Irving office of Kimley-Horn started 2021 by volunteering with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Jan. 15 in a company-wide service day. Kimley-Horn, one of the nation’s leading planning and design consulting firms, begins each year with its annual company “Kickoff.”... - January 27, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
MLK 2021 Virtual Event Stays the Course for Human Rights
Human Rights group forwards the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. through its award-winning education campaign. - January 23, 2021 - United for Human Rights
New Agricultural Carbon Alliance Brings Immediate Revenue-Accelerating Opportunities to Growers
Bluesource joins Locus Agricultural Solutions’ next generation carbon program offering high-quality credits, acceleration technology and access to new markets. - January 18, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Tennessee United for Human Rights Participates in MLK 2021 Virtual Event
Human Rights group forwards the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. through its award-winning education campaign. - January 17, 2021 - United for Human Rights
AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Wendy Gonzalez, Product Marketing Manager at Google, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - January 15, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
How to Stop Climate Change: InvestigateWest & "Decarbonizing Cascadia"
News nonprofit InvestigateWest (INVW.org) today announced a new yearlong story series for 2021 detailing actionable steps to stop climate change in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. “Getting to Zero: Decarbonizing Cascadia” investigates the political and economic barriers to... - January 11, 2021 - InvestigateWest
Mitigation Project in West Roseville Marries Land Conservation with Residential Development
Today, the California Rangeland Trust announced the permanent conservation of 87 acres of open space in West Roseville, known as the Creekview Northern Preserve. The Rangeland Trust partnered with the land development and homebuilding company Anthem United who funded the conservation easement on... - January 07, 2021 - California Rangeland Trust
Edgy Dramedy "Edgar" by Backbone Trail Arts to Start Production in 2021
Is it a nightmare? Or, is it just family? - December 29, 2020 - Backbone Trail Arts